Eric T. Stafne, Extension and Research Professor, Mississippi State University

The Mississippi State University Extension Service will host two workshops for blueberry growers in 2025 — an in-person workshop in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on January 29th from 9 am -12 pm, and a virtual workshop on February 7th from 1-2 pm. Both events are free.

2025 Mississippi Blueberry Education Workshop

January 29, 2025, 9 am-12 pm, Hattiesburg, MS

Registration:

No registration is required for the in-person workshop. Contact Eric Stafne for more information.

Speakers and topics:

Dr. Eric Stafne, Mississippi State University
Topic: Considerations for Sustainable Blueberry Production

Dr. Blair Sampson, USDA-ARS Poplarville
Topic: Bushes wearing denim: cotton-based nanofibers for protecting blueberries from freeze damage, crop pests, and disease

Dr. Christine Coker, Mississippi State University
Topic: (TBD) Organics and Sustainability

Dr. Elizabeth Canales, Mississippi State University
Topic: Consumers preferences: sensory drivers and barriers to fresh blueberry consumption

2025 Blueberry Virtual Workshop

February 7, 2025, 1-2 pm

Registration:

Participants must register in advance using our simple form. Once you are registered you will receive a confirmation email. As a bonus, you will also receive not one, but two reminders before the event (1 hour before and 5 minutes before).

Speakers and topics:

Dr. Rebecca Melanson, Mississippi State University, Associate Extension Professor & Plant Pathologist
Title: IPM Resources for Commercial Blueberry Production

Dr. Elizabeth Canales, Mississippi State University, Associate Professor & Extension Economist
Title: Consumers preferences: sensory drivers and barriers to fresh blueberry consumption

Dr. Blair Sampson, USDA-ARS, Research Entomologist
Title: Bushes wearing denim: cotton-based nanofibers for protecting blueberries from freeze damage, crop pests, and disease

If you are interested in attending either of these workshops, please contact Eric Stafne. I hope to see you there. 

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