After canceling in 2020 because of Covid and two years of meeting remotely in 2021 and 2022, we will meet in-person in Salinas, CA

Local arrangements: JP Dundore-Arias (jdundorearias@csumb.edu) and Peter Henry (Peter.Henry@usda.gov). Program Chair: Kelly Ivors, kelly.ivors@driscolls.com

Come and meet with colleagues working on various aspects of soilborne fungal pathogens, nematodes and diseases- from the molecular to the applied. This meeting is very informal and loosely structured, allowing lots of time for discussions and interactions.

Highlights will include:

Field trip of strawberry and leafy vegetable production in Monterey County, including Spence Farm and new USDA-ARS facilities on Tues. March 28. Separate field trip tickets required, limited to 50.
Social/Dinner Weds. evening March 29 at the National Steinbeck Center
One and a half days of scientific presentations March 29-30, including keynote symposium talks, TBA.
Meeting of the California Nematology Workgroup
Student travel scholarships available- see website. We will offer two $700 scholarships, deadline Jan. 30, 2023

To give a talk, contact Kelly Ivors, Program Chair, to reserve a slot