The Ohio Pawpaw Conference will be held in Wooster at the Shisler Center on May 18th. This one-day conference is a great place to learn, share, and network. Be surrounded by other pawpaw producers and enthusiasts. The Pawpaw conference brings in people from all over the state, please share with your clientele as conference capacity is limited. This year we will be hosting a tradeshow of books and products for your production needs and knowledge.
DATE OF CONFERENCE: Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
COST: $50 (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Conference Participation, Trade Show, and Bus Tour)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 13
LOCATION: Shisler Conference Center, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691 (https://woostervenues.osu.edu/facilities/arden-shisler-center-education-and-economic-development)
REGISTRATION LINK: http://go.osu.edu/PAWPAW2024
Pawpaw 2024 Ohio Conference Flyer
Agenda:
8:00 Welcome – Opening Breakfast, Vendor Booths
8:30 OPGA/NAPGA Business Meeting
9:00 Cooking With Pawpaws: Sara Bir
9:30 Pawpaw Varieties Panel: Neal Peterson, Rodney Dever, George and Kyleen Hale, Cliff England
10:15 Pawpaw consumer preference research: Guil Signorini
Production and Marketing Panel: Marc Stadler, Greg Prior, Marc Boone, Dr. Loren Kirchner
11:30 Mycorrhizal Associations: Florence Sessoms
Noon Lunch
1:00 Orchard Tour and Trade Show (West View Pawpaw Farm; Grafting Workshop – OPGMA/NAPGA, Pawpaw Flowers – Pollination & Physiology: Sarah Francino & Ann Chanon)
4:00 Conference Closing Remarks
8:30 OPGA/NAPGA Business Meeting
9:00 Cooking With Pawpaws: Sara Bir
9:30 Pawpaw Varieties Panel: Neal Peterson, Rodney Dever, George and Kyleen Hale, Cliff England
10:15 Pawpaw consumer preference research: Guil Signorini
Production and Marketing Panel: Marc Stadler, Greg Prior, Marc Boone, Dr. Loren Kirchner
11:30 Mycorrhizal Associations: Florence Sessoms
Noon Lunch
1:00 Orchard Tour and Trade Show (West View Pawpaw Farm; Grafting Workshop – OPGMA/NAPGA, Pawpaw Flowers – Pollination & Physiology: Sarah Francino & Ann Chanon)
4:00 Conference Closing Remarks