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Conferencia
Las fechas de la conferencia WPGA son del 7 al 9 de marzo. La conferencia describe la investigación más reciente sobre las nueces, la actualización de la última tecnología y los créditos educativos en curso para los productores de nueces. La conferencia también presenta una feria comercial de equipos dirigida a la industria de las nueces.
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Detalles de la conferencia!
El Concurso de Fantasía de Comida de Nuez de Karin Davidson
¿Tienes un plato de nuez que todos deliran? Si es así, Pecan Food Fantasy es un concurso con usted y su plato en mente. Los ganadores recibirán un premio en efectivo y la oportunidad de presentar su increíble plato en el blog Pecan Food Fantasy de Karin Davidson y en nuestro sitio.
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El Blog de Fantasía de Comida de Nuez de Karin Davidson
Este blog presenta las recetas del ganador del concurso y otra información interesante.
Beca
Western Pecan Growers Association ofrece una beca cada año para estudiantes interesados en estudios de agricultura de nuez.
Acerca de
Western Pecan Growers Association se estableció en 1966. Nuestra misión es promover y desarrollar una próspera industria de nueces en el suroeste. Celebramos una conferencia anual y una feria comercial el primer domingo de marzo.
Western Pecan Growers Association
Registro para la Conferencia 2021
Desde el nacimiento de la Western Pecan Growers Association en 1966, nos hemos esforzado por promover y desarrollar una próspera industria de la nuez en el suroeste. Hoy nos enorgullece ser conocidos por nuestra conferencia anual y feria comercial que presenta las últimas innovaciones, mercadotecnia e investigación relacionadas con las nueces.
Attendee Registration
Registro Tardío
Se reanuda el 1 de marzo de 2021 a las 12 p.m.
Detalles
Después de la fecha límite, la inscripción se reanudará en la conferencia.
Attendee Registration Fees
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Single Person-(admits one to conference) |
$250.00 |
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Single Family/Sole Proprietor-(Admits two to conference) |
$300.00 |
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Additional name badges |
$100.00 each |
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Corporate- (Admits four to conference) |
$500.00 |
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Researcher/Educator/Student |
$100.00 each |
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2019 WPGA Membership only – NO CONFERENCE ADMITTANCE |
$125.00 |
Todos los miembros de WPGA recibirán una suscripción a PECAN SOUTH MAGAZINE, PACIFIC NUT PRODUCER, y GEORIA PECAN GROWER MAGAZINES.
Conference Schedule
Domingo, el 7 de Marzo
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___________________ Entry Submissions San Augustin Ballroom |
| ________ 12pm – 4pm |
___________________ Registration Hotel Lobby |
| ________ 1pm – 2pm |
___________________ Cimarron room
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| ________ 1pm – 5pm |
___________________ Avenida room, San Rafael room, & East Parking lot |
| ________ 4pm – 5pm |
___________________ Cimarron room |
| ________ 1pm – 5pm |
___________________ Cimarron room |
| ________ 4:pm – 6pm |
___________________ |
Lunes, el 8 de Marzo
| ________ 7:30am – 5pm |
___________________ Registration Hotel Lobby |
| ________ 8am – 5pm |
___________________ Equipment & Trade Show Avenida room, San Rafael room, & East Parking lot |
| ________ |
___________________ |
| ________ 9am -12:am |
___________________ |
| ________ Moderator: |
___________________ Mr. Jeff Anderson DOÑA Ann County Extension Agriculture Agent New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico |
| ________ 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. |
___________________ Welcome Mr. Craig Ivey WPGA President Tornillo, TX San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 9:10 – 9:30 a.m. |
___________________ Opening Address: What do innovations in plant sciences have to do with orchard management? Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 9:30 – 10:a.m. |
___________________ Update on Rootstock Study Dr. Jim Walworth Extension Soils Specialist University of Arizona Tucson, AZ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
___________________ Pecan Genetic Improvement Dr. Jennifer Randall Plant Molecular Biologist New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. |
___________________ Break – Coffee & Desserts |
| ________ 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. |
___________________ History and Future of Glyphosate Dr. Leslie Beck Extension Weed Specialist San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 11:30 – 12:p.m. |
___________________ Herbicide Injury and Recovery in Pecan Dr. Lenny Wells Extension Pecan Specialist San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 12:a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
___________________ Sponsored Lunch East Parking Lot |
| ________ Afternoon Session |
___________________ |
| Moderator: |
Mr. Orlando Flores El Paso County Extension Agent –Agriculture & Natural Resources Texas A&M AgriLife Extension El Paso, TX San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 1:30 – 2:p.m. |
___________________ Drip Irrigation Studies (Student Research) Mr. Curt Pierce Graduate Student New Mexico State University San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. |
___________________ Dealing with Sticktights in our Orchards: Causes and Potential Solutions Dr. Charles Rohla Pecan and Specialty Agriculture Systems Manager Noble Research Institute San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 2:30 – 3:p.m. |
___________________ Hear no Weevil, See no Weevil Ms. Tiffany Johnson & Mr. Patrick Dudley San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. |
___________________ Break – Coffee & Desserts |
| ________ 3:30– 4:00 p.m. |
___________________ The Potential for a Pecan Market in India??? Mr. Jason New Director of the Marketing and Development Division (former International Trade Specialist) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Las Cruces, NM San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. |
___________________ India Tariffs Meeting in DC Mr. Jacob Arnold San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. |
___________________ Update from US Pecan Growers Council Mr. Brad Ellis President/Grower US Pecan Growers Council Vienna, GA & Ms. Janice Dees San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. |
___________________ Update from American Pecan Council Mr. Alex Ott Executive Director San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 6pm – 7pm |
___________________ Social Hour Azul Lounge & Bar |
| ________ 7pm – 10pm |
___________________ WPGA Banquet and Auction San Andres Ballroom |
Martes, el 9 de Marzo
| ________ 8am-12pm |
___________________
Registration
Hotel Lobby
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| ________ 8am-11am |
___________________ Avenida room, San Rafael room, & East Parking lot |
| ________ 8am-10am |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 8am-10:30am |
___________________ Avenida room, San Rafael room, & East Parking lot |
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Moderator: |
Dr. Richard Heerema Extension Pecan Specialist New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM
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8:30 –9:00 a.m. |
Leaf, Soil, and Irrigation Water Sampling: Dos and Don’ts Mr. Joshua Sherman Extension Area Agent University of Arizona Willcox, AZ |
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9:00 –10:00 a.m. |
Update from the State Pecan Grower Associations West Texas—Mary Elizabeth Santos New Mexico—Phillip Arnold Arizona—Harold Payne California—Mark Hendrixson |
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10:00– 10:30 a.m. |
Break Coffee/Desserts in San Rafael Room
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| ________ 10:30am-11am |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 11am-11:30am |
___________________ Damage and Recovery from Hurricane Michael Mr. Brent Brinkley |
| ________ 11:30 a.m.–noon |
___________________ Moderator: Dr. Richard Heerema San Andres Ballroom |
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| ________ Grower Panelists: |
___________________ Daybreak Pecans Eloy, AZ |
___________________ Ulmer Inc. |
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___________________ G & G Farms
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___________________ Quail Hollow Farms |
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| ________ Adjourn |
___________________ Please return your name badges and have a Safe Trip Home! |
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Información de Registro del Vendedor 2021
La conferencia anual y la feria comercial de la Asociación de Productores de Nueces del Oeste presenta las últimas innovaciones y tecnología relacionadas con las nueces. Si desea presentar sus productos en nuestra conferencia, complete nuestro formulario de solicitud de invitación de proveedores.
Registro de Vendedores
Inscripción Abiert
1 de Diciembre de 2020 – 31 de Enero de 2021 a las 12:00 a.m. MST
Detalles
El registro de vendedores se realiza solo por invitación.
Vendors Exhibitor & Registration Fees
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Indoor Display Booth |
$500.00 |
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Additional Indoor Booth |
$450.00 |
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Electricity per Booth |
$25.00 each |
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Outdoor Equipment Booth |
$600.00 |
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Additional Outdoor Equipment Booth(s) |
$550.00 each |
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1 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT BOOTH + 1 INDOOR BOOTH (electric included) |
$1000.00 |
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2020 WPGA Membership |
$125.00 |
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Extra Banquet Tickets |
$35.00 each |
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Extra Name Badges |
$50.00 each |
Solicitud de Invitación de Vendedores
1 de Diciembre de 2020 – 31 de Enero de 2021 a las 12:00 a.m. MST
Detalles
El registro de vendedores se realiza solo por invitación. Si desea ser considerado para nuestra línea de proveedores, complete el formulario de solicitud de invitación.
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Tarifas de alojamiento en hotel para miembros de WPGA.
Fechas de reserva abierta: Jueves 4 de Marzo a Jueves 9 de Marzo de 2021
Hotel Accommodations Details
Hotel Encanto is proud to be the host hotel for Western Pecan Growers Association Conference!
Thursday, February 27, 2020-Thursday, March 5, 2020
Guest Room Rate: $115.00 Single (1 person, King Bed) $115.00 Double (2 people, King Bed) $115.00 Twin/Double (2 – 4 people, 2 Double Beds). Rate is exclusive of 13.3125% occupancy tax & $2.50 surcharge).
Subject to availability group members may extend their stay up to 2 days prior and 2 days after the official meeting dates, at your special rate by calling our local reservations department, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm at 1-575-522-4300 or 1-866-383-0443.
Reservation Procedures: Reservations may be made at the above rates until 02-06-2020. After this, the room block will be released and reservations accepted on availability only.
If you are attempting to make your reservation after the above cut-off date call our Reservations Department at (575) 522-4300, Monday-Friday, 9 AM- 4 PM. Guests must indicate they are with the Western Pecan Growers Association Conference to receive this special rate. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or a prepayment of one night’s stay and tax 72 hours in advance.
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior to the day of arrival.
Check-In Time: 3 PM
Check-Out Time: NOON
Restaurant: Garduno’s open 6 AM-10 PM Lounge: Azul open 4 PM-2 AM
Book Now!
APARCAMIENTO PARA LA CONFERENCIA
El estacionamiento para conferencias estará disponible en el centro comercial de Mesilla Valley Mall situado en el Boulevard de Telshor frente al Hotel Encanto. Habrá transportes disponibles desde y hacia estos espacios reservados regularmente..
Si hay algún problema con el servicio de transporte, llame a la recepción del Hotel Encanto al (575) 522-4300.
Karin Davidson
El Concurso de Fantasía de Comida de Nueces
Domingo 7 de Marzo en el Hotel Encanto.
¡Vamos a horneemos algo delicioso con nueces!
Detalles de Concurso
El concurso se llevará a cabo el domingo 7 de marzo en el Hotel Encanto. El registro en línea está actualmente cerrado y se reanudará el viernes 1 de enero de 2021.
El concurso comienza al mediodía. Hasta entonces.
Los ganadores serán anunciados en nuestro blog el lunes. 8 de Marzo.
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.
El Blog de Fantasía de Comida de Nuez
Todos los ganadores y sus recetas aparecerán en nuestro blog de fantasía de comida nueces.
Póngase en contacto con: Jennifer Kosnick en pecanfoodfantasy@gmail.com , Por cualquier pregunta sobre Food Fantasy, o use el botón a continuación.
Las Noticias
New Mexico State University
Recursos de Nuez
NMSU Extension Plant Sciences
NMSU Extensions is dedicated to the ongoing research and education on pecans.
Richard Heerema
Phone: 575-646-2921
Email: rjheerem@nmsu.edu
Karin Davidson Pecan Food Fantasy
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WPGA Scholarship Foundation
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WPGA Scholarship Foundation
Beca de Western Pecan Growers Association
¿Eres un estudiante y un apasionado de las nueces? Cuéntanos sobre ti y es posible que desees solicitar una beca de la WPGA.
Beca
Los ganadores de las becas se anunciarán en nuestro sitio web y por correo electrónico.
Información y Reglas Sobre la Beca.
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.
Noticias de
WPGA Becas
Scholarship winners will be announced here.
Wester Pecan Growers Association old address was www.westernpecan.org but now it is westernpecan.org.
the annual western pecan growers association conference will not be held on March 3 – march 5th 2020
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