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What we offer!
Conference
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Our 2021 conference is currently suspended, but we are anticipating a 2022 conference. For our membership, we are offering a 4-part webinar series. For more information, please follow the link below.
Your board is currently working on other possible education opportunities, so please visit often for updates!
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The Karin Davidson's Pecan Food Fantasy Contest
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Do you have a pecan dish that everybody raves about? If so Pecan Food Fantasy is a contest with you and your dish in mind. Winners will receive a cash prize and a chance to feature their amazing dish on the Karin Davidson’s Pecan Food Fantasy Blog.
WPGA Membership
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WPGA membership includes educational opportunities, subscriptions to 3 pecan grower magazines, pecan advocacy in Washington D.C. through National Pecan Federation (NPF), as well as marketing benefits from the American Pecan Council (APC) and US Pecan Growers Council (USPGC).
Scholarship
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Western Pecan Growers Association offers a scholarship every year for students interested in pecan agriculture studies.
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Western Pecan Growers Association
2021 Conference
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Pecan Growers Association has made the decision to suspend the 2021 Western Pecan Conference. While nothing can take the place of our in-person conference, the WPGA Board is now offering new ways to provide information and education services as part of our on going commitment to our membership:
- A Quarterly Email Newsletter will be sent out to all our membership to provide industry updates, extension/research reports, and communication from our board members.
- A Quarterly Webinar Series will be available exclusively to our 2021 registered members. Each webinar will be approximately 2 hours and provide CEU credit. These events will feature a variety of educational presentations, updates from pecan state organizations within the western growing region, marketing updates, etc. Be sure to sign up for your 2021 Membership to receive updates on important dates and agendas.
Your WPGA Board is currently working on other ways we can provide opportunities for outreach, education, and connecting with our membership. Please visit our site frequently to stay up to date. We look forward to meeting again in person for our 2022 Western Pecan Conference, scheduled for March 6th-8th. Please contact us if you have any questions and we will be happy to assist you.
You may contact the Western Pecan Growers Association at directorwesternpecan@gmail.com with any questions, or use the button below.
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2021 Membership Registration
WPGA membership includes educational opportunities, subscriptions to 3 pecan grower magazines, pecan advocacy in Washington D.C. through National Pecan Federation (NPF), as well as marketing benefits from the American Pecan Council (APC) and US Pecan Growers Council (USPGC). Restrictions apply to international addresses.
Click the registration button below for your 2021 WPGA Membership. If you would like to only make a donation, please click on the donate button. Please retain your receipt for your records.
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Karin Davidson Pecan Food Fantasy
Karin Davidson
Pecan Food Fantasy Contest
Let’s get creative baking with pecans!
Contest Detail
Due to the volatile state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Pecan Growers Association has decided to postpone the 2021 Karin Davidson Pecan Food Fantasy Contest. Our members and contest participants safety is our top priority.
The Karin Davidson Pecan Food Fantasy Contest is scheduled to return on March 2022, during the Western Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference and Trade Show.
PRIZES & AWARDS
The Karin Davidson Food Fantasy Contest will be judged by food professionals. All participants will receive a certificate of participation when they deliver their entries. Ribbons will be given to the first three places in each category for youth and adult. Cash prizes are also awarded. First Blue Ribbon in all categories youth and adult is $40.00. The best traditional pecan pie in youth and adult is awarded $250.00 (sponsored by Leigh Fox Fletcher and Marge B. Fletcher). Outstanding Adult receives $200.00, and Outstanding Youth receives $100.00. Representatives from Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces will be presenting the 2020 Karin Davidson Food Fantasy Best of Show award of $250.00 at the Monday night banquet. Results will be posted online and available for viewing starting Monday March 2, 2020 by 9 am.
ENTRY RULES & INFORMATION
Entrants may enter all 15 categories, but, only one entry per category. All entries should be delivered on SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 between 9 am and NOON. Deliver to the Hotel Encanto Ballrooms. All entries should be handmade by the entrant, and the food entry MUST CONTAIN PECANS. Exhibitors need to complete a LEGIBLE ENTRY FORM for each entry. Exhibitors also need to submit a LEGIBLE RECIPE with each entry. Please put all food on disposable containers because we cannot return platters. Refrigeration is available. Entries and recipes will become the property of WPGA. Questions? Contact: Jennifer Kosnick at pecanfoodfantasy@gmail.com for any Food Fantasy questions. Contact John White at 575.640.7555 if you would like more information about the Western Pecan Growers Conference.
CATEGORIES
ADULT & YOUTH
(AND QUANTITY OF SERVINGS NEEDED FOR ENTRY)
BREADS
Quick Breads. . 1 loaf or 6 muffins
Yeast Bread......... 1 loaf or 6 rolls
CAKES
Un-Iced ........................ 1 cake
Iced ............................. 1 cake
CANDY… ................ 12 pieces
CHEESECAKE .............. 1 cake
COOKIES
Drop Cookies ....... 12 cookies
Bar Cookies ............... 6 Bars
Other Cookies…… 12 Cookies
DECORATED CUPCAKES
…………………….. 6 cupcakes
OTHER PIES ................. 1 pie
TARTS ........... 1 large or 6 Small
TRADITIONAL PECAN PIE … 1 Pie
UNUSUAL DESSERT. 6 servings if small; or 1 large (as in cake etc)
GLUTEN FREE BAKED GOOD- (See above for quantities)
(You may enter all 15 categories, but only ONE entry per category.)
Guidelines for Traditional Pecan Pies
Please use the following guidelines if you are entering a traditional pecan pie.
Custard (Filling) Ingredients
Be sure your custard (filling) is made from a combination of the following ingredients:
Sugar (Can be white or brown)
Syrup (Can be light or dark; can also be honey or molasses)
Butter or Margarine
Eggs or Egg Substitute
Vanilla or Run (Extract or Flavoring)
Salt
Flour (Optional; may or may not include flour)
Pastry (Crust) Ingredients
Be sure your pastry (Crust) is made from the following items.
Flour
Shortening, Margarine, Butter or Oil
Salt
Water or Milk
Sugar (Optional; may or may not include sugar)
Vinegar (Optional; may or may not include vinegar)
Don’t forget! Put your entries into disposable containers. We cannot return containers.
For further Information, Contact: Jenni Kosnick Hart 575-644-5393
All entries & recipes become the property of Western Pecan Growers Association.
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WPGA Scholarship Foundation
Western Pecan Growers Association Scholarship
Are you a student and passionate about pecans? Tell us about yourself and you might want to apply for a scholarship from the WPGA.
Scholarship
Scholarship winners will be announced here.
Scholarship Rules & Information
Applicants must reside within the WPGA regions of California, Arizona, New Mexico, or West Texas (the area in Texas west of the Pecos River). Application may be found at westernpecan.org under scholarships.
The scholarship is available to individuals pursuing post-secondary education advancing the interests of the pecan industry, with preference given to Agricultural related degrees and a stated focus on pursuits directly related, and beneficial to the western pecan industry.
Immediate family members of the WPGA Board of Directors are disqualified from applying for or receiving a scholarship from the Western Pecan Growers Association.
It is possible to be awarded up to (2) WPGA scholarships per individual.
Transcripts of high school records to date (for incoming college freshmen) or college transcripts (if already attending), must be submitted.
Successful candidates must have at least a 3.0 scholastic grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.
Decisions will not be based on gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or cultural and religious backgrounds.
Scholarship award may range from $500-$2500.
Submit your application and supplemental materials by filling out your online application. Application may be found at westernpecan.org under scholarships or at https://directorwesternpecan.wufoo.com/forms/wpga-scholarship-registrations/.
Applications in their entirety must be received on or beforeFebruary 15, 2020 for the following fall/spring semester.
If you have any questions you may contact us at directorwesternpecan@gmail.com.
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the annual western pecan growers association conference will not be held on March 3 – march 5th 2020
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