Kentucky State University, the Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association and the PawPaw Foundation will hold a Pawpaw Workshop on September 6, 2008 at the Kentucky State University Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort, Kentucky. The workshop objective is to discuss progress in pawpaw (Asimina triloba) regional variety trials, cultivar development, pest management, management of mature orchards, storing and handling fruit, and marketing pawpaw. This workshop will be a unique experience for scientists, nurserymen, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to share information about the production and uses of pawpaw. In addition to presentations on pawpaw, the workshop will also offer an opportunity to taste pawpaw fruit and tour the Kentucky State University pawpaw orchards. The workshop will have a number of invited speakers; however, there will also be a poster session and show-and-tell session about pawpaw for participants. On site registration for the Workshop will be required.
Saturday, 9/06/08
8:00-8:55 am Registration and Refreshments-KSU Farm
8:55-9:05 am Welcome-(Dr. Kimberly Holmes-KSU; Dr. Ron Powell-OPGA; Mr. Neal Peterson-PPF)
9:05-9:45 am Regional Variety Trial Results (Dr. Kirk Pomper-KSU and others)
9:45-10:30 am Fruit cultivar tasting (20+ selections)
10:30-10:45 am State Roll Call Reports
10:45-11:15 am Caring for your Orchard (Dr. Kirk Pomper-KSU and Mr. Neal Peterson-PPF)
11:15-12:00 Noon Orchard tours (Dr. Kirk Pomper, Ms. Sheri Crabtree, and Mr. Jeremy Lowe-KSU)
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-1:30 pm Storing Pawpaw Fruit (Dr. Doug Archbold-UK)
1:30-1:45 pm Pawpaw Fruit Antioxidants (Dr. Rob Brannan-OU)
1:45-2:30 pm Processing fruit (Dr. Chang Wang-KSU, Mr. Neal Peterson-PPF, Dr. Kirk Pomper-KSU, others)
2:30-3:00 pm Best of Morning Fruit Tasting
3:00-4:00 pm Marketing Pawpaw (Mr. Ed Baker-Earthy Delights, KDA, others)
4:00-5:00 pm Open discussions on growing, propagating, and other topics (Dr. John Sedlacek-KSU, Dr. Hideka Kobayashi-KSU, and others)
5:00-6:00 pm Appalachian Pawpaw Growers Association First Business Meeting (concurrent session- Mr. Neal Peterson-PPF)
5:00-6:00 pm Poster Session and Mixer before dinner (concurrent session).
6:00-8:00 pm Dinner (Show and tell session and awards)
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Directions to Jim’s Seafood Restaurant: From I64 turn north onto U.S. Highway127 toward Frankfort for 5.0 miles, then after crossing the bridge over the Kentucky River, turn left at U.S. 421 South for 0.8 miles. You will see the restaurant on the left on the Kentucky River. The address of the restaurant is: 950 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort, KY 40601. Telephone: (502) 223-7448. Click here for an interactive map.
Directions to the KSU Research and Demonstration Farm: From I64, turn south on U.S. Highway 127 (exit 53) and proceed to the fourth traffic light (note Chevron Station on west side of road). Turn left (east) on Mills Lane and drive 1.5 miles. The KSU research farm will be on the right (south) side of the road marked with a green and yellow sign. The address for the farm: 1525 Mills Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601. Mr. Eddie Reed is the Farm Manager and his telephone number is (502) 597-5035. Click here for an interactive map.