By Lindsey du Toit, Tim Waters, Carrie Wohleb and Sheri Nolan, 40th International Carrot Conference Organizing Committee
It is very disappointing to have to announce the decision to postpone the 40th International Carrot Conference (ICC) that was scheduled to take place Oct. 5-6 in Mount Vernon, Washington (www.internationalcarrots.org). Based on significant international attendance at past ICCs and significant uncertainties around travel capabilities and approvals for a meeting of more than 100 attendees under the current COVID-19 restrictions in Washington state, the organizing committee of the 40th ICC has decided to postpone this event.
The International Apiaceae Conference is scheduled for Oct. 4-7, 2021 in England. Since there is significant overlap in those interested in attending that event as well as the 40th ICC, the 40th ICC will be held in Washington state in late summer/early fall 2022. The dates will be finalized in 2021. We welcome your recommendations for potential dates of the conference between late August and late September 2022.
We thank you for your gracious understanding during this very difficult time of a global pandemic that has affected all of us in so many ways. We hope you and your families and colleagues stay healthy. We hope to see you in 2022, if not sooner.
