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The National Onion Association (NOA) has announced a preliminary agenda for its Summer Convention in Tri-Cites, Wash. on July 9-11.
Agenda (subject to change):
Wednesday, July 9 —
- Golf outing, (details to come; reach out to Anthony Molitor to indicate your interest in participating: 208-501-4045; anthonym@ivi.us.com)
- Opening Reception
Thursday, July 10 — Spouse /Friend Event: Wine Tasting/Glass Art at the Barnard Griffin Winery. You may choose one or the other. Transportation provided.
General Session speakers:
- FDA representatives
- Dr. Stuart Reitz, Oregon State University, an overview of what is known and not known about the recent outbreaks associated with onions.
- David Magaña, Rabo AgriFinance, Global fruit and vegetable marketplace analyst
4:30-6:30 p.m.: Washington Potato & Onion Association Reception (at Perch Cantina)
Dinner on your own
Friday, July 11 — Ag Tour:
- Columbia Basin Onion
- Agrinorthwest fields / Ecorobotix demonstration
- Carbon Robotics Manufacturing Facility (Lunch and tours)
Evening: Banquet Dinner and Live Auction with Austin Booker
Saturday, July 11 — Crop Report Breakfast
To sponsor the event or donate an auction item, call Rene at (970) 353-5895 or email rhardwick@onions-usa.org
