Looks like a great program- Thanks Jim and I'm guessing Dan S. and  
James A.- Tom

On Nov 7, 2011, at 7:52 PM, Owen, Jim wrote:

> Hello All:
>
> I hope you are having a great fall. NC1186 members have provided  
> their input. The 2012 NC1186 meeting will be in conjunction with the  
> 2012 Ohio Florists' Association (OFA) Short Course (July 14 to 17)  
> and the SCRI Contain Grant Development Workshop (July 16). The  
> meeting will be held in Columbus, OH July 14 to 16, with the formal  
> meeting day occurring on July 15. The executive and planning  
> committee has agreed upon the following tentative meeting itinerary:
>
> July 14 – all day pre-tour of Ohio nurseries and The Ohio State  
> University Nursery Research program on campus
>
> July 15 – all day - NC1186 Annual Meeting at OSU Waterman Farm with  
> evening grill out and overview of on-site research.
>
> July 16 - 9am to 4 pm: SCRI Contain – Grant Development Workshop, an  
> additional room will be set aside for people or groups not involved  
> in the "Contain SCRI" to discuss future grants or projects, others  
> can attend the OFA meeting; Evening - OFA annual reception at  
> Howlett Hall at annual trial gardens (reception pending)
>
> Registration will include food for grill-out, cost of reception and  
> van rental for transport on July 14 and 15. I will work with the  
> planning committee to identify housing options, secure tour stops  
> and transportation, and determine in what capacity we can attend the  
> OFA annual reception.
>
> Have a good week.  I will be in touch as developments occur.
>
> Sincerely,
> Jim
>
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> Jim Owen, Assistant Professor, Nursery Crops
> Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
> Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center
> 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, VA  23455
> Tel: 757.363.3900
> Cell: 757.374.8153
> Fax: 757.363.3950
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> >
>
> Selected Projects:
> Comprehensive Automation for Specialty Crops (CASC)
> http://www.cascrop.com/
>
> Climate Friendly Nurseries Project (CFNP)
> http://www.climatefriendlynurseries.org/
>
> Sustainable Substrates: Alternative Potting Materials Research
> http://www.sustainablesubstrates.com/
>
> Environmental Resource Management for Sustainable Nursery Production
> http://www.clemson.edu/extension/horticulture/nursery/index.html
>

Tom Fernandez
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Michigan State University
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