2008 Annual International Research
Conference on Methyl Bromide
Alternatives and Emissions Reductions
Sponsored by: Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach, in cooperation
with: The Crop Protection Coalition, the U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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What?
When?
Where?
Why?
Program for 2008 Conference &
PowerPoint Presentations
Instructions for Presenters
Presenter's Form (Required)
Registration information
Conference Registration Form
Hotel Information
Important Dates
Contact Information
Field Tour & Pictures
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Program for 2004 Conference &
PowerPoint Presentations Program for 2005 Conference
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Program for 2006 Conference
& PowerPoint Presentations Program for 2007 Conference
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What?
Under the Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol, production of methyl
bromide, a widely used fumigant in agriculture and forestry that is also
an ozone-depleting substance, was phased out as of January 1, 2005 but
there are allowable exemptions for users who do not have technically or
economically feasible alternatives, see
EPA Web Site. It is critical that current efforts continue to quickly develop and implement economically viable and environmentally sound alternatives. Since 1994, agricultural and forestry researchers from governmental, academic and private institutions, as well as extension agents and users,
have gathered
together in this forum to share information on a variety of laboratory, field, and
on-farm research and technology transfer topics.
This conference is devoted to the sharing of information on current and
ongoing research into methyl bromide alternatives. Attendance in the
past has surpassed 400 researchers, growers, and interested persons,
with a significant level of international participation. The conference
will feature concurrent sessions concerning research on alternatives to
methyl bromide for preplant, post-harvest, and structural uses.
Again we will have "Focused
Discussion" sessions, focusing on specific issues with limited presentations and significant time allocated
for discussion.
Updates on the International situation will be provided, as well as
coverage of California and Florida issues.
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When?
November 11-14, 2008The conference will officially start at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11. Registration will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening (11/10/08). Registration will continue on Monday morning. The conference is expected to end at 12:00 noon on Friday November 14.
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Where?
Orlando, Florida, USAThe conference will be at:
DoubleTree at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
5780 Major Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
Phone 1-800-222-8733
or 407-206-8194
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Why?
Objectives of the Conference:* Support the gathering of data on potential alternatives to methyl bromide for future evaluation and prioritization.
* Enhance technology transfer processes needed to economically and commercially implement methyl bromide alternatives.
* Enhance scientific information and data exchange regarding current research on methyl bromide alternatives and emissions reduction.
* Have interdisciplinary scientific exchange on methyl bromide alternatives and related issues.
* Develop and distribute conference proceedings as an information source on state-of-the-art methyl bromide alternatives for use by Researchers, Users of Methyl Bromide, Legislators, Government Policy Officials, and all other interested parties.
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2008 Conference Program
The conference will officially start at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday November 11th. Registration will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on
Monday evening
(11/10/08). Registration will continue on Monday morning.
See what happened last year -- the Proceedings from the 2007 Conference
are online, along with the
2006,
2005,
2004, 2003,
2002,
2001,
2000,
1999,
1998, 1997, 1995,
1994 Conference Proceedings.
Proceedings will
be offered on CD this year. CDs are a way for the conference to
cut costs and for may of you be of more utility. It is a lot
easier to take a CD home than it is the printed proceedings. In
order for us to get an idea of how many CDs and how many printed
proceedings we will need, please make your preference on the
registration form.
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Instructions for Presenters
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Presenter's Form
Cover Sheet - Required
Please attach the Presenters Form with your Summary and email (please no Faxes) the Presenters Form and Summary together but separate attachments to gobenauf@agresearch.nu.
For your convenience, you can download the Cover Sheet in one of two formats (If you get screen asking for a password, just select cancel):
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Registration Information
PreRegistration. . . . . . . . . . . $350.00 (until 11-01-08)On-site Registration. . . . . . . . $400.00
Pre-Register On-Line with our Web Form now. Send Check payment to:
Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach
6556 N. Dolores Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
FAX: 559-449-9037
Phone: 559-449-9035
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Conference Registration Form
Please read the Conference Pre-Registration Responsibilities before you proceed to the Registration Form.See what happened last year -- the Proceedings from the 2007 Conference are now online.
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Hotel Information
This year's Conference will be held at:DoubleTree Hotel at Entrance to Universal Orlando
5780 Major Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
Phone 1-800-222-8733
You must make your own hotel reservations!!
A Conference Block Rate, under the name of Methyl Bromide Alternatives
Outreach or MET will be held
until October 10, 2007 at the Doubletree Hotel. Don't wait too long to
make your reservations, as the conference hotel always fills quickly;
you may have find a room elsewhere!
- Singles $139.00 + $10.00 additional person
- Junior Suites (one bedroom) $199.00
- One Bedroom Executive Suite $299.00
- Two Bedroom Executive Suite $399.00
Plus applicable taxes of at least 10.6% surcharge.
You can visit the hotel web site and register in the Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach or MET block of rooms.
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Important Dates...
September 1, 2008 -- Due Date for PresentationsOctober 10, 2008 -- Cut off date for hotel block room rate
November 1, 2008 -- Cut off date for preregistration
November 11-14, 2008: Orlando, Florida, Double Tree Hotel
November 10-13, 2009: San Diego, California, Double Tree Hotel
Florida Methyl Bromide Alternatives Research Tour
The 2002 Tour Information is available. The
tour will take place on Thursday November 7, 2002.
To see 2002 Tour Pictures.
To see 2001 Tour Pictures.
Please indicate on the Registration form if you plan to attend the tour. It is difficult to make arrangements without your input.
For Further Information:
Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach6556 N. Dolores Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
TEL: 559-449-9035
FAX: 559-449-9037
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EPA Methyl Bromide Phase Out Web Site
Written by Methyl Bromide Alternative Outreach
with help from Agricultural Research Consulting and Kipling Obenauf.