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	Michigan State Horticultural Society Program *FOR THE* *130TH ANNUAL MEETING* *AND* *22nd ANNUAL FARM MARKETING* *PROGRAM* Dec. 5, 6, 7, 2000 Educational Program and Trade Show *Grand Center* *245 Monroe, N.W.* *Grand Rapids, Michigan* *PROGRAM SUMMARY* Tuesday, December 5 Opening Session 12 Farm Marketing 12, 14 Blueberry Session 12 Plant Growth Regulators/Fireblight 14 Grape Session 14 Apple Variety Showcase 15 Apple Queen Pageant 4, 15 Wednesday, December 6 Prayer Breakfast 5 Apple Culture 16, 18 Cherry Session 16 Cider Session 16 Auxiliary Tour and Luncheon 4 Peach/Plum Session 18 Fruit Research Reports 18 Apple Cider Contest 8 Industry Banquet 6 Thursday, December 7 Cider Tasting 19 Pest Management/New Chemistries 8, 19 Pest Management/Organic 19




	*Everyone Welcome* All interested individuals are invited to attend the Society's annual convention. This event provides an excellent opportunity to obtain current research information on fruit growing, handling and marketing. Orchardists also share fruit production, handling and marketing experiences and present suggestions to help each other improve their individual enterprises. The meetings provide excellent opportunities for making personal contact with others in the fruit industry. Registration An official Society registration badge, listing your name and address, is necessary for admittance to the trade show exhibit halls. All attendees must register. The registration desk will be on the main concourse of the Grand Center. Registration Desk Hours Dec. 4 (Mon.) 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dec. 5 (Tues.) 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dec. 6 (Wed.) 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dec. 7 (Thurs.) 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Registration Fees Life Member $15.00* Member $35.00** Spouse $10.00 Student (ID required) $10.00 Youth under 12 N/C Prayer Breakfast (Wed.) $ 8.00 Auxiliary Luncheon (Wed.) $12.00 Banquet & Program (Wed.) $17.00 * Life Members are those who previously purchased a "Life Membership". Life Memberships are no longer available, but we do honor those previously purchased. You become a member once you register. You do not need to be a current member. Pre-Registration Address** Sharri German, 11767 Fisk Road, Belding, MI 48809 Regular members unable to attend the convention, but who wish to continue membership and receive the Annual Report may do so by sending $30 ($35 after Nov. 10) and the pre-registration form or complete address to the above address. Life members remain MSHS members and receive the Annual Report throughout their lifetime regardless of convention attendance. Purchases of Life Memberships are no longer available.




	Room Reservations Secure motel accommodations early. The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (800-632-6120 in-state; 800-253-3590 out-of-state) has reserved a block of rooms at a special convention rate of $81 per night (single or double) through 11/5/00; thereafter, rooms and the special rate are offered only as available. The Amway also offers free self-serve parking for overnight guests, as space is available. Valet parking is available at an extra charge. Check your bill to be certain you are not charged for self-serve parking if you use it. The Grand Rapids Convention Bureau (800-678-9859) can provide information about the area and help locate other area motels with rooms available. Parking · Grand Center Parking Ramp just north of the Grand Center. · Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Lot just south of the Hotel on Pearl (free to Amway Hotel guests). · Government Center ramp just northeast of the Grand Center across Monroe Ave. · Commercial lots within a few blocks of the Grand Center off Pearl, Ottawa, Lyon & Ionia. · Gerald Ford Museum North Lot off Bridge St. ($3 a day, includes museum admission; may use pedestrian bridge to cross the Grand River directly into the Grand Center). · DASH Lots: $1 a day with free shuttle, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. every 15 min. and at 3-1/2 min. intervals 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. Area 7 Lot off Sumner (1 mile west of US-131 between Michigan and Pearl on east side of street; shuttle stop on Monroe at the Hall of Justice, just north of Grand Center and DeVos Hall) or Area 6 Lot at corner of Wealthy and Century (beneath US-131 about 7 blocks south of Grand Center; shuttle stop on Lyon at Old Kent Bank). Area 6 Lot requires four quarters. Message Board Messages will be accepted and posted on a Message Board located near the registration desk during registration hours. Paging service is not available. Check the Message Board periodically during the convention. Message Center phone no: 616-742-8010. Society Address Michigan State Horticultural Society P.O. Box 63, Morrice, MI 48857 Phone: 517-625-6227 Fax: 517-625-5588 Email: HortShow@aol.com Website: www.mihortshow.org




	*Auxiliary Program* Michigan Apple Queen Pageant Evening, Tuesday, December 5, 2000 All Society members & guests invited. Free admission. 8:00 p.m. Michigan Apple Queen Pageant Ambassador Ballroom, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel A Coronation Reception will follow the Pageant. Luncheon & Tour* Wednesday, December 6, 2000 A spouse's activity hosted by the Auxiliary ($12.00) Purchase tickets ($12.00) during pre-registration or at Convention registration desk Monday or Tuesday, Dec. 4 or 5. Everyone is welcome to join the Auxiliary for a noontime Luncheon in the Pantlind Room of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel followed by a guided tour of the nearby Van Andel Museum Center. A magical place for all ages, the Museum will bring alive the sights and sounds of life as it was a century ago. Tour times and details will be available at the Luncheon.
	*See page 7 for listing of sponsors

	rNew for 2001 *Great Lakes Fruit,* *Vegetable and* *Farm Market Expo!* Tuesday Thursday, December 4-6, 2001 Grand Center, Grand Rapids, MI




	Prayer Breakfast* 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2000 Continental Room, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Purchase Tickets in Advance ($8.00) Presiding Ron Bodtke Grand Junction, MI Music Richard Barden South Haven, MI Special Music 'Amazing Grace' Lindy Evans Frankfort, MI Prayer for Fellowship Robert Witte Dimondale, MI Breakfast (Apple juice donated by Gerber Products Company. Dried cherries donated by Graceland Fruit Co-op.) Words of Welcome Ron Bodtke Grand Junction, MI Hymn 'O Come All Ye Faithful' Old Testament Reading Matt McCallum Sparta, MI New Testament Reading Lynne Sage Morrice, MI Hymn 'He is Lord' Prayer for Family, Industry & Nation Mike Dietrich Conklin, MI Special Presentation Praise through Song King's Choraliers In existence since 1950, the King's Choraliers is a 34-member men's chorus united by a common desire to share their love for Jesus Christ through song. They frequently present their message in churches, schools and prisons. Although located in the Grand Rapids area, the group has sung throughout the nation. The King's Choraliers are under the direction of Donald Scott and accompanied by Chuck Brower. Hymn Song of Blessing Closing Prayer Nick Nyblad Kent City, MI
	*See page 7 for listing of sponsors




	*Industry Banquet* and Entertainment* 6:30 p. m., Wednesday, December 6, 2000 Ambassador Ballroom, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.) Purchase tickets in advance: $14 before Nov. 10 or $17 at convention registration desk. Dinner Music by Richard Barden South Haven, MI Invocation William Grabemeyer Dowagiac, MI Dinner Social Program Master of Ceremonies Lindy Evans Frankfort, MI Introduction of Distinguished Guests Introduction of Industry Donors* "Passing the Gavel" Mark Evans, President Frankfort, MI Recognition and Awards Presentation Entertainment "How to Prevent Humor Impairment" Dr. Stuart Robertshaw LaCrosse, WI Dr. Stuart Robertshaw is President and CEO of The National Association for the Humor Impaired. He is known throughout the nation as "Dr. Humor". Over the last ten years he has traveled far and wide in an effort to help prevent an epidemic of terminal seriousness. His research has shown that 15% of the people are humor impaired and another 15% at serious risk. In addition to numerous articles and stories about his work, Dr. Humor has been a featured guest on 134 talk radio interviews and six television shows, including the "Gordon Elliott Show." More information on Dr. Humor and membership in The National Association for the Humor Impaired is available at: www.drhumor.com. Enjoy an evening of good food, friendship and laughter as the good doctor "leaves you in stitches" without a needle!

	*See page 7 for listing of sponsors




	*Industry Sponsorship* Social Functions The following businesses and organizations have helped underwrite about half the meal and activity costs of the Breakfast, Auxiliary Luncheon, & Industry Banquet. Due to their generosity, we are able to offer tickets for about half the cost. We greatly appreciate their generosity. Please thank them for their support. (¹Industry Banquet sponsor; ²Prayer Breakfast, Auxiliary Luncheon & Tour, and Industry Banquet sponsor, ³ Product sponsor). Thank You Sponsors! *$500-$749* Coloma Frozen Foods¹ Jack Brown Produce, Inc.² Kropf Orchards & Storage² Mason County Fruit Packers² Michigan Farm Bureau¹ MACMA¹ Phil Brown Welding¹ Pro-Fac Coop, Inc./Agri-Link Foods² *$200-499* Gerber Products Co. ^2, 3 GreenStone Farm Credit Services² Hanson Cold Storage Co.² North Bay Produce Inc.² Peterson Farms, Inc.² Riveridge Produce Marketing² UAP Great Lakes² *$100 - $199* Applewood Orchard² Greenridge Fruit, Inc.² Barney's Produce Inc.² Greg Orchards & Produce¹ BelleHarvest Sales² Rasch Bros. Apple Storage² Cherry Growers² Rockford Package Supply¹ Durand Wayland Inc.² Summit Sales² Graceland Fruit Co-Op³ Tree Connection² Great Lakes Packing² Wilbur-Ellis Co.² Michigan State Horticultural Society Scholarships *$1,500* MI State Hort Society *$1,000* 3M Corporation Controlled Delivery Products Valent USA (formerly Abbott Laboratories) *$500* Fruit Growers News Michigan Apple Promoters Wilbur-Ellis




	*Special Meetings* Meetings with featured speakers held in conjunction with the convention and open to everyone include: Monday, December 4, 2000 8:00 p.m. Michigan Apple Committee, Pantlind Ballroom, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Featured Speaker Kraig Naasz, President US Apple Association, McLean, VA Wednesday, December 6, 2000 8:30 a.m. Michigan Pear Research Association Breakfast, Pearl Room, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Pear Psylla Trials 2000 (1 cr.) Gary Thornton, Dr. Larry Gut, Dave Epstein Michigan State University Apple Variety Showcase* Tuesday, December 5, 2000 Chairperson: Phil Schwallier MSU Extension, Clarksville, MI West Hall 4:45 5:45 p.m. Program 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Open Display/Discussion *Apple Cider Contest* 1) Only Michigan cider producers eligible again this year. 2) Submit two 1 gallon cider jugs at the Registration Table, Tuesday, 8:30 - 5:30, or Wednesday, 8:30 - Noon. Entries are due by Noon Wednesday. 3) Cider contest judging will be Wednesday afternoon in the Pearl Room, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (not open to the public). Winners will be announced at the Banquet Wednesday evening. 4) Tasting of winning ciders, Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Grand Center Upper Concourse (near registration desk). 5) Prizes! 1st place receives a plaque and a traveling trophy; 2nd & 3rd places receive a plaque. The prizes have been sponsored by various industry publications, groups and businesses. 6) Entry forms available in advance by contacting Bob Tritten, MSU Extension in Flint: phone: 810-732-2177; fax: 810-732-1400; Email tritten@msue.msu.edu. *Exhibit Hall Hours* Note Extended Hours For Tuesday! Dec. 5 (Tuesday) 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dec. 6 (Wednesday) 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 (Thursday) 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Later hours apply to Tuesday only.)




	Poster Presentations The convention program will include poster presentations available for viewing in the lower concourse of the Grand Center. Posters provide valuable information in an easy-to-view form. Demonstrations Techniques on various cultural practices (such as pruning, budding, training, etc.) will be demonstrated in both the East and West Halls. Topics and times will be posted at the Show. Educational Meetings Concurrent and/or single sessions will run Tuesday through Thursday. Many reports presented during the sessions will be published in the Society's Annual Report and mailed to Regular and Life Members of the Society in the spring of 2001 (see Registration, page 2). Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Credits Various educational sessions may qualify for re-certification points, pending approval by MDA (see sessions headings with asterisk () and number of credits). Confirmation of session eligibility will be posted at the MSHS website, www.mihortshow.org. Instructions and necessary MDA forms will be issued at the beginning of each eligible session. Commercial Exhibits* The Trade Show occupies three exhibit halls two in the lower level and one in the upper level. It features an outstanding and extensive display of orchard equipment, horticultural products, nursery supplies, packaging and marketing materials, farm management services, farm market products and other items to assist in the production, handling and marketing of fruit crops. It is an excellent display for all to see! We offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to the commercial exhibitors. The convention's size and scope, and the Society's activities would be greatly restricted without their exhibit space rental fees. Please be sure to visit all three halls and offer your thanks. Firms participating in the Trade show and supporting the Convention (to date of this printing) are listed on pages 21-23.




	*Trust Fund* Your MSHS Trust funded $51,898 in research & education projects in 2000. Recipients of a 2000 Trust Fund Grant K. Berglund & G. Howell: Development of fruit brandy industry D. Dilley & Z. Wang: ReTain & ethephon to enhance color E. Hanson & J. Clements: Raspberry variety testing E. Hanson: Strawberry variety testing E. Hanson & J. Nugent: Irrigation & fertigation on soil pH R. Isaacs et al: MI IPM program for Grape Berry Moth A. Jones: Plum Pox Virus sampling and diagnostics J. Landis et al: Fruit production ecology educational materials R. Perry: Travel support IDFTA, New Zealand (1999) R. Perry et al: Photo/slide/film scanner R. Perry: Travel to International Organic Fruit Conference P. Schwallier & R. Beaudry: Maturity testing of Honeycrisp P. Schwallier: Apple fruitlet growth to predict fruitset/thinning P. Schwallier: Evaluation of Apogee on MI apple varieties P. Schwallier: Apple thinning / Accel & NAA combinations P. Schwallier et al: Evaluation of new apple varieties J. Tew & D. Ferree: Evaluation of honeybee attractants How are your dollars being spent? Be sure to hear and/or see MSHS Trust and other grower-funded research report presentations: Educational Program (Wednesday Afternoon, Blodgett Room, Grand Center see back cover) Poster Presentation (Lower Concourse, Grand Center see back cover) Visit the MSHS Trust Fund Booth in the West Hall. Special Vacation Package Drawing! Your tax-deductible donation will support horticultural research, extension and educational projects. The Trust is organized and operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes. Trust Fund Committee Bill Braman, Chairman Barry Brand, Trustee M. John Bukovac, Trustee Robert Gregory, MSHS Board Liaison




	*2000 Board of Directors* Officers Mark Evans, President, Frankfort William Grabemeyer, President-Elect, Dowagiac Robert Gregory, Vice President, Traverse City Sharri German, Treasurer, Belding Lynnell Sage, Executive Secretary, Morrice Ronald Perry, Educational Coordinator, East Lansing Board of Directors Clifford Foster, Greenville Eleanor Dietrich, Conklin Jerry Jollay, Coloma Will Pugsley, Lawrence Paul Grantz, Shelby Chris Hodgman, Grand JunctionJames Koan, Flushing Joe B. Klein, Sparta Ross Stein, South Haven Allan Overhiser, South Haven (representing past pres.) Wayne Loescher, MSU, East Lansing (Ex-officio) Resolutions Committee David Smeltzer, Chairman, Bear Lake Michael Dietrich, Conklin Chuck Stein, South Haven Bernie Tennes, Charlotte Timothy Tubbs, Hart Kurt Weber, Benton Harbor 1:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 4, 2000 Resolutions Comm. Meeting Campau Room, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Submit issues, concerns and items for consideration by the committee to a committee member or the Society President before that time. Educational Program Committee Bill Grabemeyer Chairman Ron Perry, Coord. Apples, Organics/Alternatives Joyce Wendzel Auxiliary President, Committee Rep. James Bardenhagen Grower Innov. Panel, Labor Issues Mira Bulatovic-Danilovich Peach/Plum Session Eric Hanson Blueberry Session Amy Irish-Brown Grower Innovation Panel Greg Lang Posters Mark Longstroth Grape Session James Nugent Cherry Session Don Ricks Apple Session, Cherry Session Philip Schwallier Apple Sessions Bill Shane Peach/Plum Session Gary Thornton Pest Management, Cherry Session Robert Tritten Farm Marketing, Cider Contest & Session