2013 Annual International Research
Conference on Methyl Bromide
Alternatives and Emissions Reductions
Plus A Vegetable Grafting Symposium on November 6
Sponsored by: Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach, in cooperation with: The Crop Protection Coalition, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Click Below, or Simply Scroll down...
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
Program for 2012
Conference & PowerPoint Presentations
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Pictures at 2012 Conference thanks to Judy Johnson
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Pictures at 2011 Conference thanks to Judy Johnson
Instructions for Presenters
Presenter's Form (Required)
Registration information
Conference Registration Form
Hotel Information
Important Dates
Contact Information
Field Tour & Pictures
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Program for 2004 Conference &
PowerPoint Presentations Program for 2005 Conference
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Program for 2006 Conference
& PowerPoint Presentations Program for 2007 Conference
& Presentations Program for 2008 Conference &
PowerPoint Presentations
Program for 2009 Conference plus
Presentations
Program for 2010 Conference &
PowerPoint PresentationsProgram for 2011
Conference & PowerPoint Presentations
What?
Under the Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol, production of methyl
bromide, a widely used fumigant in agriculture and forestry that is also
an ozone-depleting substance, was phased out as of January 1, 2005 but
there are allowable exemptions for users who do not have technically or
economically feasible alternatives, see
EPA Web Site. It is critical that current efforts continue to quickly develop and implement economically viable and environmentally sound alternatives. Since 1994, agricultural and forestry researchers from governmental, academic and private institutions, as well as extension agents and users,
have gathered
together in this forum to share information on a variety of laboratory, field, and
on-farm research and technology transfer topics.
This conference is devoted to the sharing of information on current and
ongoing research into methyl bromide alternatives. Attendance in the
past has surpassed 400 researchers, growers, and interested persons,
with a significant level of international participation. The conference
will feature concurrent sessions concerning research on alternatives to
methyl bromide for preplant, post-harvest, and structural uses.
Again we will have "Focused
Discussion" sessions, focusing on specific issues with limited presentations and significant time allocated
for discussion.
Updates on the International situation will be provided, as well as
coverage of California and Florida issues.
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When?
November 4-6, 2013The conference will officially start at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4. Registration will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening (11/3/13). Registration will continue on Tuesday morning. The conference is expected to end at 5:00 PM on Thursday November 6.
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Where?
San Diego, California, USAThe conference will be at:
DoubleTree San Diego-Mission Valley Hotel
7450 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, California 92108
Phone
(619) 297-5466 or (800) 222-TREE
and ask for the
MEG Government Block or
MET
Standard Attendee Block
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Why?
Objectives of the Conference:* Support the gathering of data on potential alternatives to methyl bromide for future evaluation and prioritization.
* Enhance technology transfer processes needed to economically and commercially implement methyl bromide alternatives.
* Enhance scientific information and data exchange regarding current research on methyl bromide alternatives and emissions reduction.
* Have interdisciplinary scientific exchange on methyl bromide alternatives and related issues.
* Develop and distribute conference proceedings as an information source on state-of-the-art methyl bromide alternatives for use by Researchers, Users of Methyl Bromide, Legislators, Government Policy Officials, and all other interested parties.
* To present and discuss research results of new pest and crop management practices, used to help formulate an integrated on-farm plan and timetable to seamlessly transition agriculture to a methyl bromide alternative pest management system which minimizes pest, crop, and other potential economic impacts.
* Facilitate discussion between regulatory entities, researchers, and industry participants to identify high priority research needs, convey research results, and disseminate regulatory information.
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Instructions for Presenters
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Presenter's Form
Cover Sheet - Required
Please attach the Presenters Form with your Summary and email (please no Faxes) the Presenters Form and Summary together but separate attachments to gobenauf@agresearchconsulting.com.
For your convenience, you can download the Cover Sheet in one of two formats (If you get screen asking for a password, just select cancel):
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Registration Information
PreRegistration. . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 (until 10-30-13)On-site Registration. . . . . . . . $500.00
Pre-Register On-Line with our Web Form now. Send Check payment to:
Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach
6556 N. Dolores Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
FAX: 559-449-9037
Phone: 559-449-9035
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Conference Registration Form
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Hotel Information
This year's Conference will be held at:DoubleTree San Diego-Mission Valley Hotel
7450 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, California 92108
You must make your own hotel reservations!!
A Conference Block Rate will be held
until October 26, 2012 at the Doubletree Hotel. Don't wait too long to
make your reservations, as the conference hotel always fills quickly;
you may have find a room elsewhere! Click on Non-Government or Government below to register on line.
866-837-5175 or 407-660-9000 and ask for the MBAO Government Block or MBAO Attendee Block
Facilities Usage Fee ($250)Where to stay?
We know that, for many attendees, finding the lowest possible hotel rate is paramount, and we are aware that often people choose to stay on the outskirts of town and then choose to drive to the conference each day.
However, before you book your hotel room for the MBAO Annual Conference, we want to mention the following ....
You can visit the hotel web site and register in the Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach or MBA block of rooms.
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Important Dates...
November 4-6, 2013: San Diego, California, DoubleTree HotelNovember 4-6, 2014: Orlando, Florida, Sheraton Orlando North
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Florida Methyl Bromide Alternatives Research Tour
The 2002 Tour Information is available. The
tour will take place on Thursday November 7, 2002.
To see 2002 Tour Pictures.
To see 2001 Tour Pictures.
Please indicate on the Registration form if you plan to attend the tour. It is difficult to make arrangements without your input.
For Further Information:
Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach6556 N. Dolores Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
TEL: 559-449-9035
FAX: 559-449-9037
email: gobenauf@agresearchconsulting.com
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EPA Methyl Bromide Phase Out Web Site
Written by Methyl Bromide Alternative Outreach
with help from Agricultural Research Consulting and Kipling Obenauf.