Time

Topics

10:00-10:10

Welcome and Announcements, Dr. Marion Simon, Kentucky State University

10:10-11:10

·        Introduction to Pawpaw, Dr. Kirk Pomper, Kentucky State University

·        Pawpaw Propagation, Dr. Ron Powell, Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association

·        KSU Rootstock Trial, Ms. Sheri Crabtree, Kentucky State University

·        Discussion

11:10-12:00

·         Pawpaw Pests and Diseases, Mr. Jeremy Lowe, Kentucky State University

·        Pawpaw as a Pest Control, Dr. John Sedlacek, Kentucky State University

·        KSU New Cultivar Update, Dr. Kirk Pomper, Kentucky State University

·        Discussion

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-3:00

·        Sorghum Syrup Demonstration. Dr. Mike Bomford and Mr. Tony Silvernail, Kentucky State University

·        Biofuel (E-Fuel) Demonstration. Dr. Mike Bomford and Mr. Tony Silvernail, Kentucky State University

·        Pawpaw Cultivar Tasting Survey,  Dr. Kirk Pomper, Ms. Sheri Crabtree, and Mr. Jeremy Lowe 

·        Pawpaw Planting Tours, Dr. Kirk Pomper, Ms. Sheri Crabtree, and Mr. Jeremy Lowe,