Pumpkin Grower Virtual Meetup - November 11th

Join the UMN Extension Fruit and Vegetable Team for a virtual pumpkin grower meetup on November 11th at 6:00pm. 

We all look forward to getting back to in-person events soon. However, while gathering restrictions are still in place, we will be "virtually" gathering pumpkin growers together on Nov. 11. This will be a chance for growers to share thoughts about the 2020 season, hear about recent findings from UMN and collaborating farmers, and get ideas for next year. 

Additionally, learn about squash mosaic virus management, and see results from the pumpkin variety trials. 

This will be an informal and interactive discussion.

Register at z.umn.edu/pumpkinmeetup

Agenda:

Pumpkin Variety Trial Results: Elmstrand’s 2019 and Hoffbauer’s 2020 (Annie Klodd, UMN Extension Educator, Fruit and Vegetable Production)

Squash Mosaic Virus (Natalie Hoidal, UMN Extension Educator, Vegetable Production and Local Foods)

Open Discussion:

• How did the season go overall
• Varieties that worked out well
• New varieties growers are trying out
• Problems - Weather? Diseases?
• Did anyone try anything new this year?
• Ideas for research
• Thoughts for next year

Here is the registration link again

For more information, contact Annie Klodd (kloddann@umn.edu) or Natalie Hoidal (hoida016@umn.edu). For assistance with registration, contact Larisa Hohrman at jenri001@umn.edu