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North Carolina State University will host the 41st International Carrot Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, July 8-10. This is the first time the conference will be held in North Carolina.
The International Carrot Conference is held every 18 to 24 months and aims to bring together growers, packers, shippers, seed producers, breeders, researchers, students and anyone else interested in the carrot industry.
The conference will kick off with presentations on pest and disease management, genetics/breeding, production and marketing. The final day of the conference includes a field trial showcasing current and emerging carrot cultivars and an Alternaria disease trial.
Register for the conference at www.internationalcarrots.org.
