University of California
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Assemblyman Jim Patterson will be hosting a Citrus Industry Town Hall to discuss Asian Citrus Psyllid
Assemblyman Jim Patterson will be hosting a Citrus Industry Town Hall to discuss Asian Citrus Psyllid and the steps being taken to control its spread in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, local government officials and leading citrus researchers will be on hand to provide information and answer any questions. The event is open to all interested persons but space is limited so please RSVP to Assemblyman Patterson’s Fresno office at (559) 446-2029.
Date & Time: Friday August, 23, 2013 | 10:00am
Location: Fresno County Farm Bureau 1274 W Hedges Ave Fresno, CA 93728
Speakers Scheduled to Attend:
- Victoria Hornbaker – CDFA, Program Coordinator
- Dr. Beth Grafton-Cardwell - UC IPM Specialist and Research Entomologist
- Sylvie Robillard - Fresno County Grower Liaison
- Les Wright - Fresno County Ag Commissioner
- Joel Nelsen – California Citrus Mutual, President