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The theme of this year's program was "Water Resources in Horticulture" and featured key presentations from leaders in the field of water resource management in agriculture from within and outside RU. The program was invaluable for farmers of horticulture crops, extension agents and specialists who advise farmers, and environmental science and policy makers who are concerned with this important issue. "Making Money from Water" was one of the highlighted panel discussions. A poster session also provided an opportunity for faculty and students to showcase and highlight their specific work in the all areas of horticulture research and water.
Water & Horticulture in New JerseyEmma Lausten Annual Horticulture Symposium
NJAES EcoComplex, Bordentown, NJ
Sponsored by the NJAES/Cook Horticulture Programs Wednesday, February 22, 2006
| 8:45-9:15 | Continental Breakfast: Program, MC – Jim Johnson |
| 9:15-9:25 | Welcome: Bob Goodman, Executive Dean, Cook College |
| 9:25-9:35 | The Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension, NJAES, Cook College Pipeline of Knowledge (Zane Helsel) |
| 9:35-9:50 | Water in New Jersey (Dave Robinson – State Climatologist) |
| 9:50-10:10 | Water Resource State Plan for New Jersey – Eric Vowinkel |
| 10:10-10:25 | Break |
| 10:25-11:30 | Water Resources and Quality Issues Panel (Peter Furey-MC) |
| Panel Members: Bill Tietgen & Neil Robsen; Ray Samulis & Bill Cutts; and Wes Kline & Steve DuBois, Jr. | |
| 11:30-11:45 | Discussion |
| 11:45-1:00 | Lunch & Poster Session & Award |
| 1:00-2:15 | Panel: “There’s Money in Water” – (Chris Obropta, George Lucas, Dan Van Abs, Kevin Lyons – EPA-2) |
| 2:15-3:00 | Discussion on Panels – Respondents: Chris Obropta, Peter Furey, Monique Purcell, Fred Sickels |
| 3:00-3:20 | Designing Greenhouse Systems for Reduced Run-Off (AJ Both) |
| 3:20-3:50 | Hi Tech Irrigation (Gene Arthur, Bordiers Nursery, CA) |
| 3:50-4:00 | Break |
| 4:00-4:15 | Water Research at the Eco Complex including Management for Combined Aquaculture and Controlled Agriculture Systems (Dave Specca) |
| 4:15-5:30 | Tour – Eco Complex Experiments/Greenhouses |
| 5:30-6:30 | Discussion & Reception at the Greenhouse - Hosted by Keith Cooper |
Sponsored by the NJAES-Cook College Horticulture Programs with support from NJ Farm Bureau