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GOOD TO GO For a complete listing of upcoming events, check the Calendar at www.goodfruit. com. WSU offers tannin training W ashington State University is offering free online training for cider makers on how to test tannin levels in apple juice. The training teaches cider producers how to analyze their raw materials so that their cider has a consistent mouth feel. Tannin provides astringency, or a sensation of dryness in the mouth, but tannin levels in apple juice can be inconsistent from variety to variety and year to year. Each batch of juice should be tested. The training, which will be hosted by Dr. Carol Miles, head of the hard cider program at WSU, Mount Vernon, explains how to perform the laboratory procedure for the Lowenthal permanganate titration technique, which also can be used to test tannin levels in grape juice, tea, and other beverages. Register at http://breeze.wsu.edu/tannin/event/ registration.html. DECEMBER December 2–4 Washington State Horticultural Association Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Wenatchee Convention Center, Wenatchee, Washington. For information, visit www.wahort.org. December 5 The Honeycrisp Experience: All-Day Workshop, Wenatchee Convention Center, Wenatchee, Washington. For information or to register, contact Joanne Thomas, (509) 665-9641 or e-mail joanne@wahort.org, or go to www.wahort.org and click on "Events." December 5-6 Washington Small Fruit Conference, in association with the Lynden Ag Show. For more information, visit www.regonline.com/sfclas_2013. December 10–12 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan. For information, visit www.glexpo.com. See grape harvest Down Under W ashington State University's Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling is leading a harvest-time vineyard and winery tour to Australia from March 30 to April 14, 2014. Registration is open for the tour that will visit more than 20 winemakers and vineyard owners in Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Tasmania, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, and McLaren-Vale. HenickKling has arranged for insider tours and tastings not available to the general public. The trip will include travel along the Great Ocean Road, described by some as the most beautiful drive in the world, as well as free days in Melbourne, Adelaide, and an afternoon in Tasmania's Wine Glass Bay. The trip is planned through WSU's Viticulture and Enology Certificate Program of continuing education. A deposit to hold a spot on the tour is required by January 1, with the balance due on February 1. For a detailed itinerary, names of wineries and vineyards to be visited, and cost information, contact Theresa Beaver at tbeaver@wsu.edu or call her at (509) 335-3446. January 20–22 Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association Congress, Kalahari Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio. For information, go to www.opgma.org. January 20–22 Northwest Food Manufacturing and Packaging Expo, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon. For information, call (503) 327-2200; e-mail expo@nwfpa.org; or visit www.nwfpa.org. January 21 North Central Washington Stone Fruit Day, Wenatchee Center, Wenatchee, Washington. For details, contact Tim Smith at smithtj@wsu.edu or call (509) 667-6540. January 21–23 Indiana Horticultural Congress & Trade Show, Wyndham Indianapolis West, Indianapolis, Indiana. For information, visit www.inhortcongress.org. January 21–23 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo, Oncenter Convention Center, Syracuse, Northwest Agricultural Show 2014 Portland Expo Center Free Parking! Family Day January 29th JANUARY January 8–10, 2014 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Illinois. Call (309) 557-2107 or e-mail cblary@ilfb.org. January 9–10 Yakima Ag Expo, State Fair Park, Yakima, Washington. Contact Kelly Gasseling, kellyg@yakimaradiogroup.com, (509) 248-2900, or visit www.yakimaagexpo.com. January 9–12 Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, Savannah International Trade & Conference Center, Savannah, Georgia. Call (877) 994-3842 or visit www.gfvga.org. January 9 Simplot Growers Solutions grower meetings, State Fair Park, Yakima Washington. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., lunch provided. License credits available. Call Jerry Scribner, (509) 248-5756, www.yakimaagexpo.com. January 10 Cherry Institute, Yakima Convention Center, Yakima, Washington. For information, call (509) 453-4837 or visit www.wastatefruit.com. January 20 Lake Chelan Hort Day, Chelan High School Performing Arts Center, Chelan, Washington. For details, contact Tim Smith at smithtj@wsu.edu or call (509) 667-6540. www.goodfruit.com New York. For information, e-mail nysvga@twcny.rr.com, or visit www.nysaes. cornell.edu/hort/expo/index.php. January 22 North Central Washington Pear Day, Wenatchee Center, Wenatchee, Washington. For details, contact Tim Smith at smithtj@wsu.edu or call (509) 667-6540. January 23 North Central Washington Apple Day, Wenatchee Center, Wenatchee, Washington. For details, contact Tim Smith at smithtj@wsu.edu or call (509) 667-6540. January 23-24 Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers & Marketers Conference, Ankeny, Iowa. For information, call (319) 316-2650 or e-mail info@ifvga.org. January 28–30 Northwest Ag Show, Portland Expo Center, Portland, Oregon. For information, call (503) 769-7120, or visit www.nwagshow.com. Everything For Every Farmer Under One Roof Miles of Aisles and Acres of Displays! Services and Supplies! For Detailed Information Visit: nwagshow.com Find Us On Facebook nwagshow.com/facebook Buy, Learn, Meet & Shop! The N.W. Ag Show Is A Celebration Of N.W. Agriculture! GOOD FRUIT GROWER DECEMBER 2013 85