SERA 14 Meetings

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2007 Meeting

The Southern Extension Research Activity 14 held its 2007 Annual Meeting September 25-26 in Raleigh, North Carolina. States with representatives attending were Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, with a state report submitted by Georgia.

The Group met at the Ramada Inn on the morning of the 25th and departed for a tour to Irongate Winery in Mebane. After a tour of the vineyards and winery, followed by lunch, the business meeting convened at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh. The meeting was called to order by the Co-Chairperson, Sara Spayd (North Carolina State University). Sara offered greetings on behalf of Justin Morris, Extension Administrative Advisor to the Group, and Doug Archer, Administrative Advisor to the Group; both were regrettably unable to attend. The Group was encouraged to keep active and maintain their cooperative efforts, given the importance of these Extension and research efforts to the Southern Region.

State reports were delivered by members present. It continues to be highly evident that the wine and grape industry in the Southern Region continues to grow. Upon conclusion of these presentations, the meeting was adjourned, and the Group continued to dinner. The minutes of the Business Meeting are posted below and the state summary reports can be found on the Accomplishments page of this website.

Bob Bates was honored as the recipient of the 2007 Nesbitt Award in honor of his extensive research and Extension work on Muscadine grapes in Florida and the entire southeast. Significant time was spent discussing the late spring frost of 2007. This frost event significantly impacted grape production throughout the region, with severity increasing from south to north.

Minutes of 2007 Business Meeting

Previous Meetings

2006 Meeting
2005 Meeting
2004 Meeting
2003 Meeting