2012 Pumpkin Day set for Sept. 6

Illinois pumpkin growers are invited to attend the 2012 Illinois Pumpkin Day, held at the University of Illinois Vegetable Crops Research Farm in Champaign, Thursday, Sept. 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Published: Aug 28, 2012

Participants will have the opportunity to attend several presentations, including those discussing varieties, production systems, herbicides and weed control, bio-fumigants, insect pests, diseases, spray equipment, post-harvest issues and marketing. University of Illinois specialists will be on hand to present information and answer questions.

Registration for the event is free and lunch will be provided. For more information or directions, contact: Mohammad Babadoost at 217-333-1523 or babadoos@illinois.edu, or go to www.specialtygrowers.org and click on the Illinois Vegetable Growers Association page.

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