This is an invitation to participate in the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit on Monday, January 27, 2025 in Hershey, PA from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
This FREE EVENT will be held in association with the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference; however, participating in Zoom is an option.
What is the purpose of the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit?
There have been many instances of apple tree decline over the last many years: Rapid/Sudden Apple Decline (RAD/SAD), soilborne diseases, viruses, winter injury, herbicide injury – just to name a few. The purpose of the summit is to bring together folks of different backgrounds and expertise to discuss the latest research and observations involving apple tree decline.
Who can attend?
EVERYONE is welcome! This event is open to anyone and everyone connected to the apple industry: growers, packers, nurseries, researchers (academic/ federal), extension, state and federal agencies, consultants, agrochemical industry, etc.
TO REGISTER
If you are interested in participating (in person or via Zoom), please fill out this registration form: http://bit.ly/3YWXfTI
Register by January 24, 2025.
Please note: If you are signing up on behalf of a group, each person must register separately.
Tentative agenda
8:30 – 9:00 am | Welcome and introductions |
9:00 – 10:30 am | Updates from those currently working on apple tree decline |
10:30 – 10:45 am | Break |
10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Updates continued |
12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch on your own |
1:30 – 3:00 pm | Updates continued |
3:15 – 3:30 pm | Break |
3:30 – 5:00 pm | Updates continued; discussion |