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SUMMARY:Cooking with Truffles (Putting Your Truffles to Work)
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\n\n\n\n\nAre you swimming in truffles (as we all aspire to be!) and don’t know what to do with the bounty? Or are you experimenting with your first truffle in the kitchen and don’t know where to start? Or have you had one too many truffle dishes at a fancy restaurant\, but still haven’t hit that pleasure spot? \n\n\n\nYou’ve worked hard for your truffles. Now it’s time to make your truffles work for you. In an hour of interactive and entertaining back-and-forths\, Susi Gott Séguret will talk about how to put your truffle immediately to work for you\, some simple do’s and don’ts to get the most out of your prize\, seasonal ingredient pairings\, matching flavor profiles\, and what wines you might throw into the mix with the truffle species you have in your pantry. \n\n\n\nWe will talk through a dozen simple recipes that you can realize almost without thinking. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Martin Luther King Day (January 20th)\, from 1-2:00pm Eastern Time (10-11:00am on the West Coast). Seminars are free to NATGA members\, so be sure to renew your membership if you haven’t already! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Susi Gott Séguret\n\n		author\, chef\, fiddler\, forager \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Susi Gott Séguret\, author\, chef\, fiddler\, forager\, hails from Madison County\, North Carolina\, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Certified Culinary Professional and Certified Specialist of Wine\, with a diploma in Gastronomy and Taste from the Cordon Bleu and the Université de Reims\, Séguret is the founder and Director of the Seasonal School of Culinary Arts\, which convenes four times a year in Asheville\, Ithaca\, Sonoma\, and Paris\, and also orchestrates a series of ultra-elegant wine dinners known as the Asheville Wine Experience; the gustatory extravaganza\, the Asheville Truffle Experience; and a series of foraging-cooking-dining events aptly called the Appalachian Culinary Experience.… \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: For those who miss this seminar\, or those who wish to delve more deeply into the subject\, The Asheville Truffle Experience will be taking place from February 7-9\, 2025\, in Asheville\, NC\, and will include details about truffle production\, an in-person cooking class\, a truffle orchard tour\, a decadent wine-paired meal\, and multiple tasting sessions. For more information\, visit www.ashevilletruffle.com
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/cooking-with-truffles-putting-your-truffles-to-work/
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SUMMARY:Holiday Truffle Fun: Truffle Infused Kentucky Bourbon Eggnog
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\n\n\n\n\nTruffles and Bourbon! What a winning combination! Margaret Townsend of NewTown Truffiere and Chloe Mattingly\, professional mixologist\, will join their host Ada Oliver\, for a special Holiday webinar demonstrating step by step guidance on how to make truffle infused Kentucky Bourbon Eggnog and a Truffle Honey Old Fashion. This amazing Eggnog is a truffled variation on the famous Kentucky-Georgetown Eggnog recipe published by the well-known Louisville Courier Journal and Times\, Food Editor\, Cissy Gregg. Similar variations all based on the NewTown Truffiere adaptation have shown up in Cooking with Truffles by Susi Séguret and The Truffle Hound by Rowan Jacobsen. Chloe will talk about how to infuse bourbon and demonstrate her truffle spin on a favorite bourbon cocktail. \n\n\n\nAll webinar registrants will receive an email message with a list of ingredients and  instructions for preparations that need to be done the night before the webinar. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Chloe Mattingly\n\n		Mixologist \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Chloe has 4+ years of experience as a professional mixologist specializing in bourbon drinks and flavors. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Margaret Townsend\n\n		Owner \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Margaret saw the potential for truffle production on her family farm in Kentucky back in 2011 when she started a 25-acre venture dedicated to raising Perigord Truffles (Tuber Melanosporum) in Southern Kentucky. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Ada Oliver\n\n		Founder \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Ada Oliver is the founder of Oliver Creative\, a design studio in Scottsville\, KY
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/holiday-truffle-fun-truffle-infused-kentucky-bourbon-eggnog/
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SUMMARY:Biology and Management of Eastern Filbert Blight
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\n\n\n\n\nJoin NATGA for an informative discussion on a critical issue currently facing truffle farmers\, Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB). We have assembled leading experts to review the following: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is EFB and what to look for?\n\n\n\nHow is it spread (why the East Coast)?\n\n\n\nWhat cultivars are susceptible?\n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be blight resistant?\n\n\n\nWhat potential treatments may exist\, and which may be safest for truffle cultivation?\n\n\n\nNCSU Extension’s first-hand experience fighting EFB in a test orchard\n\n\n\nThe potential impact of fungicide interaction with truffles\n\n\n\n\n\nView Recording\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Jay W. Pscheidt\n\n		Ph.D\, Professor \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Jay W. Pscheidt is a professor at Oregon State University as an Extension Plant Pathology Specialist. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Jeannine Davis\n\n		Associate Professor and Extension Specialist \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Jeanine Davis is an extension specialist at North Carolina State University\, where she plays a crucial role in supporting truffle growers. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Davis M Upchurch\n\n		PhD Candidate \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Davis M. Upchurch is a Ph.D. candidate in Plant Breeding at Cornell University \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Katie Learn\n\n		Research Associate \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Katie Learn is the research associate at the NC Alternative Crops and Organics program in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/biology-and-management-of-eastern-filbert-blight/
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SUMMARY:2024 NATGA Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 28-29th in Lexington\, Kentucky for our 2024 NATGA Congress!   \n\n\n\n\nView Agenda (8/23/2024)\n\n\n\nView Speakers Bios & Presentations\n\n\n\nSupport Material\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Congress \n\n\n\nNATGA hosts their annual Congress in the fall of each year. This annual conference on the truffle industry and cultivation in North America is open to all farmers\, professionals\, culinary experts\, exhibitors\, and anyone interested in truffles. Our two-day conference offers: \n\n\n\n• Networking opportunities that will create lasting partnerships within the industry• Educational sessions that focus on cutting-edge techniques in truffle cultivation\, including advanced irrigation and mycorrhization methods• Opportunities to connect with industry suppliers during the Vendor Exhibition• New and experienced grower break-out sessions\, orchard and bourbon tours\, dogs\, culinary events and more!  \n\n\n\nThis year\, the conference will be hosted in Lexington\, Kentucky and will utilize the University of Kentucky and Maker’s Mark as event venues. The dates are October 28-29 with optional\, add-on experiences like a Microscopy class on Sunday and an additional Monday night truffle dinner hosted by our Premier Restaurant Sponsor.  \n\n\n\nCongress Pricing\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 28\, 2024 – Tuesday\, October 29\, 2024 \n\n\n\nThis includes your 2-day pass to all presentations\, speakers and events. A Sunday night reception\, plus breakfast\, lunch and snacks at University of Kentucky and lunch and the Grand Truffle Dinner at Maker’s Mark are included.   \n\n\n\n\n2-day Congress (Member pricing) – $595\n\n\n\n2-day Congress (Non-Member pricing) – $665\n\n\n\n\nA la Carte Options\n\n\n\nThe Farmer Pass – $250A pass to all agricultural Congress talks at University of Kentucky  \n\n\n\nTruffle Experience Day at Maker’s Mark\, Oct. 29th  \n\n\n\n\n$465/person members only\n\n\n\n$565/person Non-members\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a day learning about the North American Truffle Growers’ Association\, truffles and bourbon!   Tour the Maker’s Mark historic distillery and visit their 4-acre native truffle orchard.  Speak with seedling providers and truffle dog experts.  Learn about regenerative farming and talk with leading truffle researchers and growers.  End the day with a Grand Truffle Dinner under the stars.  Buses will depart from 21C Museum Hotel\, Lexington KY at 8:30am and return 9:30pm. \n\n\n\nMember’s Only Grand Truffle Dinner Admission\, Oct. 29th        $295/person (limit one ticket per member) \n\n\n\nDon’t leave your significant other behind!  Members attending the Congress can bring spouses and significant others to the Grand Truffle Dinner at Maker’s Mark.  Meet at Maker’s Mark in Loretto Kentucky for cocktails at 5:00pm. \n\n\n\nHighlights of the Congress include: \n\n\n\nExclusive Tours\n\n\n\nJoin us at the University of Kentucky for a day of expert speakers followed by a second full day\, hosted by Maker’s Mark at Star Hill Farms\, where we will enjoy farm and distillery tours\, truffles\, and dogs before closing with our annual truffle dinner. \n\n\n\nSpecial Edition Bourbon\n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to pick up our NATGA private label bourbon\, crafted specially by Maker’s Mark for our members (price TBD). \n\n\n\n\nView Congress Agenda (8/23/2024)\n\n\n\n\nRide with a Legend\n\n\n\nBe one of the first 50 people to register and secure a spot on the bus ride with Bill Samuels Jr.\, retired CEO of Maker’s Mark and son of the Maker’s Mark founders. Travel in style to Maker’s Mark while listening to captivating stories about the history of bourbon in Kentucky. \n\n\n\nOPTIONAL Pre-Congress Microscopy Class\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 27th\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nThis includes a half-day pass to our Microscopy class at the University of Kentucky.  Lunch will be provided. Microscopy Class (Member pricing) – SOLD OUT\n\n\n\nMicroscopy  Class (Non-Member pricing) – SOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\nPre-Congress Microscopy Day (Oct 27th)\n\n\n\nMorphological analyses of Q. ilex root tips treated and not treated with T. melanosporum under a stereomicroscope (A–C) and light microscope (D–F) four months after the treatment. (A) Q. ilex non-inoculated (M0); (B\,C) T. melanosporum mycorrhized root (M2); (D) non-mycorrhized root (M0); (E) T. melanosporum ectomycorrhizal mantle; (F) T. melanosporum ectomycorrhizal cystidia (scale bars: (A–C) = 500 µm; (D\,F) = 100 µm; (E) = 20 µm). Source: Effect of Bacteria Inoculation on Colonization of Roots by Tuber melanosporum and Growth of Quercus ilex Seedlings V. Giorgi et al (2024)\n\n\n\nIn addition to our full 2-day Congress\, come in a day early for an additional half day (10am-3pm) microscopy session held in University of Kentucky’s brand-new microscopy lab – BYOR (bring your own roots!). \n\n\n\n\nView Workshop Agenda (7/26/2024)\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop is sold out. \n\n\n\nAccommodations\n\n\n\nOur Accommodations are hosted by 21c Museum Hotel Lexington! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n21c Lexington is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel\, boasting a Contemporary Art Museum and Cultural Center. They provide amazing amenities and spacious rooms in a historical building in Downtown Lexington! \n\n\n\nDiscounted rates are available and won’t last forever! \n\n\n\nFor accommodations\, please book your hotel at your earliest convenience through this button. \n\n\n\n\nSold Out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlternate accommodation\n\n\n\nWe don’t have any agreements with these locations but they are conveniently located near the congress. \n\n\n\nLexington Marriott City Center \n\n\n\nThe Sire Hotel Lexington\, Tapestry Collection by Hilton \n\n\n\nHilton Lexington/Downtown \n\n\n\n175 LEX \n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot!\n\n\n\nDon’t wait – enhance your truffle journey and make lasting connections. \n\n\n\n\nSupport Material and Handouts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSponosrs and partnersPlatinum SponsorsGold SponsorsSilver SponsorsIn Kind SponsorsSponsorship opportunitiesSponsoring partner form
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/2024-natga-congress/
LOCATION:Lexington\, Kentucky\, Lexington\, Kentucky\, United States
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SUMMARY:Proposed Changes to Bylaws Webinar
DESCRIPTION:As discussed at the end of 2023\, we are proposing updates to the NATGA Bylaws. This invitation to the webinar\, scheduled for August 19\, 2024\, serves as our notice of intent to hold a vote to approve the proposed Restated Bylaws.  \n\n\n\nAt our annual meeting\, we approved a change to Section 3. Amendments to allow the Board of Directors to provide for voting via proxy and/or virtual meeting.   This webinar will be the virtual meeting to prepare for a vote on the additional proposed changes including: \n\n\n\n\nNATGA Membership Levels (extends voting to Associate members)\n\n\n\nNATGA Mission Statement and Use of Trademark policy (proposing removal from Bylaws\, and updated per input from membership)\n\n\n\nComposition of the officers of the Corporation (to include Associate members)\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to the above changes\, we used this opportunity to review the North Carolina non-profit statues and made minor updates to ensure compliance.  We also addressed inconsistencies regarding how we reference supporting documents and policies (previously referred to as attachments) within the Bylaws.  We will cover these changes in the webinar as well.  \n\n\n\nRestated Bylaws \n\n\n\nCurrent Bylaws
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/proposed-changes-to-bylaws-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Review and Discuss Results of Truffle Growers 2023 Survey
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only Webinar\n\n\n\n Complete the Growers Survey to get invitation to webinar! \n\n\n\n\nTake the Survey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to the survey\n\n\nNATGA is offering a very special opportunity for everyone completing this year’s survey—a “Special Invitation-Only Webinar” for all growers completing the survey to join the Survey Research Team in an exclusive review of preliminary data and an in-depth\, interactive discussion of the current state of the truffle industry.  \n\n\n\nThe survey is open to members and non-members of NATGA\, including future\, new\, and experienced growers.  \n\n\n\nThe survey provides a comprehensive understanding of the management practices and marketing strategies used by growers\, the prevalence of truffle and host tree species\, and the overall level of truffle production. This annual survey is a critical step in expanding our knowledge and understanding of the annual growth of the North American truffle industry and we encourage all growers to participate! \n\n\n\n\nTake the Survey\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Brian Allen\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Brian Allen is a research specialist at the University of California Cooperative Extension office in Jackson\, CA. He is developing a truffle genetic and microscopy testing service lab to meet industry demand with guidance from researchers and truffle growers.\nWebinars and Presentations\nhttp://stage.trufflegrowers.com/resources/webinars/grower-survey-update/ \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Scott Onetto\n\n		Farm Advisor \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Scott Oneto has been a farm advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension for the past 22 years.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/grower-survey-results-2023/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:But What About The Trees? A Tutorial On Pruning Truffle Trees
DESCRIPTION:View Recordings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTruffle farming in North America is a new and complex agricultural movement that is gaining traction. Many new orchards are being planted and many scientists around the world are busy trying to understand the complexity of the microscopic underground fungus that creates the amazing truffle. While much time and money is spent on the soil best suited for the truffle\, the trees that are associated with it must also be properly cared for. \n\n\n\nToday we are fortunate to have the chance to produce a tutorial concerning the proper pruning maintenance to keep your orchard healthy. \n\n\n\nJoining Fran Angerer at his Geyserville\, CA orchard are Stephanie Jarvis of Pacific Truffle Growers and Brian Gleason of INFACO\, USA. They will be showing the proper use of handheld power tools and pruning methods to maintain a healthy orchard. \n\n\n\nAt the conclusion of the videos we will have time  for questions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Fran Angerer\n\n		Artistic Truffle Farmer\, Local Defacto Truffle Meister \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			NATGA Member since 2019\, truffle grower \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Stephanie Jarvis\n\n		Mycologist\, Owner \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			In 2010 Stephanie Jarvis began her consultation company\, Pacific Truffle Growers (PTG) due to multiple requests to rehabilitate unproductive truffle orchards. She manages truffle orchards throughout Northern California and currently assists clients in Oregon\, Washington and most recently – North Carolina. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Resources:\n\n\n\nHome – Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture (wcisa.net) \n\n\n\nInternational Society of Arboriculture (isa-arbor.com) – find an arborist search engine which covers the whole USA \n\n\n\nwww.pacifictruffles.com \n\n\n\nPacific Truffle Growers – YouTube Channel \n\n\n\nINFACO USA – HAND-HELD POWER TOOL MANUFACTURER FOR OVER 35 YEARS (infaco-usa.com)
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/but-what-about-the-trees-a-tutorial-on-pruning-truffle-trees/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Grower Survey Update
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe want to express our sincere appreciation for those members that took the time to complete the NATGA Grower Survey 2.0 at the 2022 Fall Conference. We are excited to share with you the results of the survey which aimed to collect data from producers to better understand the truffle industry in North America. The questions helped characterize important demographics that have never truly been measured before\, such as orchard types\, truffle species grown\, site conditions\, management practices\, and production status. The results will guide future research needs and align growers with researchers\, promoting the industry and gaining valuable insight on the best management practices for truffle production. \n\n\n\nAll identifying information about orchards has been anonymized and will never be publicly available. The survey results will provide valuable information for growers and researchers\, helping to shape the future of the truffle industry in North America.  We intend to offer a version of this survey annually\, both to allow new participants to be represented and for returning participants to update their answers as their orchard practices and production change over time. This will enable us to capture changes to the truffle growing industry as it continues to grow.  \n\n\n\nWe will be presenting the updated 2023 survey during this webinar. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Brian Allen\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Brian Allen is a research specialist at the University of California Cooperative Extension office in Jackson\, CA. He is developing a truffle genetic and microscopy testing service lab to meet industry demand with guidance from researchers and truffle growers.\nWebinars and Presentations\nhttp://stage.trufflegrowers.com/resources/webinars/grower-survey-update/ \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Scott Onetto\n\n		Farm Advisor \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Scott Oneto has been a farm advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension for the past 22 years.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/grower-survey-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260510T120418
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SUMMARY:Fall 2023 Truffle Congress\, Paso Robles\, CA
DESCRIPTION:NATGA CONGRESS 2023\n\n\n\nWrangling Truffles\n\n\n\nJoin us as we converge in Paso Robles\, California bringing together truffle farmers\, enthusiasts\, and the inquisitive for our 2023 Congress. Our Keynote Speaker\, Marcos Morcillo from Barcelona\, Spain\, will be available throughout the conference to answer questions and share information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\nView Handouts and Recordings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s Congress will include 2 full days of information and learning with other Truffle Growers and Enthusiasts\, not to mention some delectable truffle fare. Aside from the opportunity to network with the best and the brightest in the truffle field\, other Congress highlights include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreak-Out Sessions for both New and Existing Growers;\n\n\n\nTruffle Orchard Tour with Dog Demonstrations;\n\n\n\nNATGA’s 3-Year Strategic Plan and New Task Forces;\n\n\n\nTRAPI Updates and Poster Session;\n\n\n\nWine and Truffle Pairings;\n\n\n\nGrand Finale Truffle Dinner.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Itinerary (as of 9/29)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Marcos Morcillo\n\n		Director \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Marcos Morcillo is the founder and director of the Micrologia Forestal and Aplicada research center outside Barcelona.\nThe MF&A specializes in Truffles and truffles has been the focus of his career since graduating from the University of Barcelona in 1994.  In 2007\, Marcos and his partners established their own truffle orchard\, of more than 4.000 trees\, inoculated with Tuber melanosporum and Tuber borchii. The research center offers excellent courses on all aspects of growing truffles. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember All-Inclusive Ticket Price is $695 \n\n\n\nBook your reservations to stay at the exquisite Allegretto Resort from October 8 th – 11 th at a discounted rate for NATGA guests. Or extend your stay and enjoy the fabulous restaurants\, wineries and agritourism adventures Paso Robles has to offer. \n\n\n\nNon-Member All-Inclusive Ticket Price: $825 \n\n\n\nNew this year we are offering Ala-Carte Tickets for Spouses and Guests who want to join us for: \n\n\n\n\n1 ½ Day Conference: $400Includes Keynote Speaker\, Break-out and Poster Sessions; and Annual Meeting\n\n\n\nTruffle Orchard Tour: $175At Caelesta Winery and Truffiere includes Dog Demo and Truffle & Wine Pairings\n\n\n\nGrand Finale Truffle Dinner: $250Specially curated by Chefs at the Allegretto Hotel to highlight the essence of fresh truffles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nAllegretto Vineyard Resort\, Paso Robles\, CA \n\n\n\nMake your hotel reservation now.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlatinum Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a sponsor
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/fall-2023-truffle-congress-paso-robles-ca/
LOCATION:Allegretto Vineyard Resort\, 2700 Buena Vista Drive\, Paso Robles\, California\, 93446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congress
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T130000
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SUMMARY:WEEDS and PESTS - Love ‘em or Leave ‘em - TRAPI
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManaging weeds can be a challenge in truffle orchards while insects and other invertebrate pests are a significant threat to truffle quality and yields. Weeds in many orchard systems are effectively controlled at low cost using herbicides\, but there are potential risks that residues will affect truffle quality and quality\, so many growers prefer non-chemical practices. Some non-chemical approaches include cover crops\, mulching\, mowing\, cultivation and biocontrol. Invertebrate pests can enter and consume truffles leaving unappealing damage that lowers market value. Threats come from native fungivores and there is a looming threat that European pests will eventually impact truffle crops. Host trees are also susceptible to insect damage with the potential to decrease yields or cause tree mortality. This TRAPI webinar will consider managing weed and insect pests… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Stephen Cook\n\n		Professor\, Department Head \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Department head at University of Idaho department of Entomology\, Plant Pathology and Nematology \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Scott Onetto\n\n		Farm Advisor \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Scott Oneto has been a farm advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension for the past 22 years.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/weeds-and-pests-love-em-or-leave-em-trapi/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T120418
CREATED:20230411T034706Z
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SUMMARY:Building a research collaboration - TRAPI
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScientific research on improving North American (NA) truffle production is very limited. Yet\, there are some talented NA research and extension scientists that are very interested in supporting growth of the NA truffle industry by testing ways to improve truffle yields. The planning grant called “TRAPI: Truffle Research and Production Initiative” was awarded to University of Idaho in September 2022 with the support of numerous NATGA members. Look for TRAPI on the NATGA website. We are halfway through that one-year planning grant with activities including surveys of scientists and growers\, completed webinars on topics of high interest\, and the recruiting of teams and individuals to write sections of an article on “Current Knowledge of Truffle Cultivation and its application in North America”. This webinar will provide the long-term goals of the research\, the activities within the planning process\, and our approach for preparing a winning interdisciplinary proposal. There will be plenty of time after the overview to answer all of your questions about TRAPI\, discuss important research needs\, and talk about roles and responsibilities for individual growers who want to be involved in research and extension efforts. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Mark Coleman\n\n		Forestry Faculty \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			TRAPI project director. Fourteen years as Research Scientists with US Forest Service in Wisconsin and South Carolina. Forestry Faculty at University of Idaho for the past thirteen years.   \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Staci O’Toole\n\n		Truffle Huntress \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			NATGA Research Task Force Lead.  Staci’s love for foraging began over 25 years ago while studying to become a Biological Sciences Major at The Ohio State University.  After a successful career as an Insurance Executive she was looking to return to her roots and passions of Animals\, Food & Wine.   Unbeknownst to her at the time\, her journey as a Truffle Farmer\, which began nearly a decade ago\, was due to the love of a dog.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/building-a-research-collaboration-trapi/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T120418
CREATED:20230310T184940Z
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SUMMARY:Optimal conditions for truffles: Using irrigation to expand the range - TRAPI
DESCRIPTION:A TRAPI Webinar\n\n\n\nView Recording\n\n\n\nSuccessful production of truffles requires critical information on optimal soil and climate conditions.  These conditions dictate where truffles should be introduced\, and the amendments needed to assure adequate yields. In this TRAPI webinar we discuss the optimal conditions for both European truffles and native North American truffles.  Irrigation is a critical amendment to achieve optimal soil moisture and to extend yield potential into arid environments.  We review what little is known about moisture requirements and discuss well-tested methods used to schedule irrigation to achieve target moisture conditions. \n\n\n\n\n Aziz Turkoglu will talk about optimal conditions for European truffles. \n\n\n\nGonzalo Guevara will talk about North American truffles and their requirements\n\n\n\nMark Coleman will give a brief introduction about known soil moisture targets\n\n\n\nRobert Heinse will talk about irrigation scheduling to meet those targets\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Mark Coleman\n\n		Forestry Faculty \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			TRAPI project director. Fourteen years as Research Scientists with US Forest Service in Wisconsin and South Carolina. Forestry Faculty at University of Idaho for the past thirteen years.   \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Gonzalo Guevara Guerrero\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Gonzalo Guevara Guerrero\, was born in Monterrey\, Mexico\, began his interest in higher fungi when he was an undergraduate biology student at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León\, and his thesis was on Taxonomy and Systematics of edible mycorrhizal fungi from the forests of the northeastern region of Mexico\, being published in 1985. He continued his postgraduate studies and obtained his PhD degree (UANL) with the thesis on molecular taxonomic studies in the species of the genus Cantharellus of México.… \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Robert Heinse\n\n		Associate Professor \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Dr. Heinse’s interests revolve around water in the soil environment and the characterization using geophysical methods. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Aziz Turkoglu\n\n		Affiliate Professor \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Aziz Turkoglu is a mycology professor\, currently Affiliate Professor at University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. He operates Alpine Truffle\, LLC as a truffle specialist.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/optimal-conditions-for-european-and-native-truffles-using-irrigation-to-expand-the-range-trapi/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T120418
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SUMMARY:Spore Amendments:  Truffle Wells\, Traps & Trenches
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\n\n\n\nThe following topics will be discussed \n\n\n\n\nLife history of Tuber melanosporum\n\n\n\nSpore amendments and truffle mating types\n\n\n\nA grower’s perspective on spore amendments\n\n\n\nCan we breed truffles?\n\n\n\n\nA TRAPI sponsored webinar\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Brian Allen\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Brian Allen is a research specialist at the University of California Cooperative Extension office in Jackson\, CA. He is developing a truffle genetic and microscopy testing service lab to meet industry demand with guidance from researchers and truffle growers.\nWebinars and Presentations\nhttp://stage.trufflegrowers.com/resources/webinars/grower-survey-update/ \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Gavin Kernaghan\n\n		ProfessorBSc\, MSc (UBC) \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			PhD (U Alberta) \nMost of Dr. Gavin Kernaghan’s research focuses on the ecology of fungi and its relationship with plants; evolutionarily they have been closely tied together as a typical pairing and are often studied in tandem. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Ben Lemmond\n\n		Ph.D. student \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Ph.D. student at the University of Florida working on several projects related to the ecology and systematics of ascomycete truffle fungi. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Staci O’Toole\n\n		Truffle Huntress \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			NATGA Research Task Force Lead.  Staci’s love for foraging began over 25 years ago while studying to become a Biological Sciences Major at The Ohio State University.  After a successful career as an Insurance Executive she was looking to return to her roots and passions of Animals\, Food & Wine.   Unbeknownst to her at the time\, her journey as a Truffle Farmer\, which began nearly a decade ago\, was due to the love of a dog.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/spore-amendments-truffle-wells-traps-trenches/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T120418
CREATED:20230213T184820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T185621Z
UID:9925-1676534400-1676653200@stage.trufflegrowers.com
SUMMARY:Oregon Truffle Festival\, Truffle Farming A - Z
DESCRIPTION:The Oregon Truffle Festival is once again offering Truffle Farming A – Z \, an educational\, two-day immersion introductory course on truffle cultivation.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/oregon-truffle-festival-truffle-farming-a-z/
LOCATION:Oregon State University LaSells Stewart Center
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T190000
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CREATED:20221226T213332Z
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Cooking with Truffles\, Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\n\n\n\nAre you swimming in truffles (as we all aspire to be!) and don’t know what to do with the bounty? Or are you experimenting with your first truffle in the kitchen and don’t know where to start? Or have you had one too many truffle dishes at a fancy restaurant\, but still haven’t hit that pleasure spot? \n\n\n\nThis seminar is for you. In an hour of interactive and entertaining back-and-forths\, Susi Gott Séguret will talk about how to put your truffle immediately to work for you\, some simple do’s and don’ts to get the most out of your prize\, seasonal ingredient pairings\, matching flavor profiles\, and what wines you might throw into the mix with the truffle species you have in your pantry. \n\n\n\nFor those who are extra adventurous\, some simple hands-on recipes will be demonstrated\, and you are invited to cook along or sit back with a glass in hand and drool. (Ingredient list for the adventurous will be sent out in advance of the seminar.) \n\n\n\nPlease enroll in the webinar so you receive the shopping list and recipes a few weeks before the webinar.  Webinars are free to NATGA members\, so be sure to renew your membership if you haven’t already!   \n\n\n\nIngredient List\n\n\n\nTruffled Parmesan Crisps\n\n\n\nCoarsely grated Parmesan\, or Parmesan chunk to grate yourselfSmall truffle to grate \n\n\n\nTruffled Baked Eggs (Oeufs Cocotte Truffé)\n\n\n\nRamekins for containing eggsButter for lining ramekinsEggs (one or two per person)Sea saltPepperSmall truffle to grate or slice \n\n\n\nTruffled Aioli with Asparagus & Fennel\n\n\n\nOlive oil or milder oil of choiceDijon mustard\, small spoonfulSea saltLemonSmall truffle to grateAsparagus stalksFennel bulb(Other fresh vegetables of choice) \n\n\n\nPommes Anna aux Truffes\n\n\n\nSeveral medium-sized potatoesGenerous amount of butterSmall amount of garlicSea saltPepperTruffle(s) to grate and to slice \n\n\n\nTruffled Chocolate Mousse\n\n\n\n6 eggs8 ounces bittersweet chocolateCream of tartar or salt (optional)1 tablespoon spirits of choice (optional)Small truffle to grate \n\n\n\nNote: Black or white truffles can be used for any of these recipes\, except for the chocolate mousse\, where you would want to stay clear of any hints of garlic. You can also prepare all of these recipes without truffles if you happen to be missing the star ingredient. For more information and complete recipes\, you can check out Cooking with Truffles: A Chef’s Guide. \n\n\n\n For those who miss this seminar\, or those who wish to delve more deeply into the subject\, The Asheville Truffle Experience will be taking place from February 10-12\, in Asheville\, NC\, and will include details about truffle production\, an in-person cooking class\, a truffle orchard tour\, a decadent wine-paired meal\, and multiple tasting sessions. For more information\, visit www.ashevilletruffle.com\, or call 828-301-2792. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Susi Gott Séguret\n\n		author\, chef\, fiddler\, forager \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Susi Gott Séguret\, author\, chef\, fiddler\, forager\, hails from Madison County\, North Carolina\, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Certified Culinary Professional and Certified Specialist of Wine\, with a diploma in Gastronomy and Taste from the Cordon Bleu and the Université de Reims\, Séguret is the founder and Director of the Seasonal School of Culinary Arts\, which convenes four times a year in Asheville\, Ithaca\, Sonoma\, and Paris\, and also orchestrates a series of ultra-elegant wine dinners known as the Asheville Wine Experience; the gustatory extravaganza\, the Asheville Truffle Experience; and a series of foraging-cooking-dining events aptly called the Appalachian Culinary Experience.…
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/webinar-cooking-with-truffles-made-easy/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T120418
CREATED:20221127T200559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T231935Z
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Trees and Truffles - Partners in Grime - TRAPI 
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\n\n\n\nThis talk will focus on optimal tree host nutrition for truffle production. I will cover the basics of tree nutrition and soil nutrient availability\, highlighting special nutritional characteristics of trees. Target ranges of foliar nutrients for truffle production and the challenge of optimizing tree nutrition in basic soils will be discussed. I will review methods of foliar nutrient analysis and suggest avenues for future research. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will focus on optimal tree host nutrition for truffle production\, including basics of tree nutrition and soil nutrient availability\, and special nutritional characteristics of trees. Target ranges of foliar nutrients for truffle production and the challenge of optimizing tree nutrition in basic soils will be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Barbara Hawkins\n\n		Proffesor \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			We are particularly interested in co-adaptation of conifers and their mycorrhizal partners\, and in variation among tree populations in stress tolerance. Our work ranges from lab experiments measuring nutrient uptake with microelectrodes\, to field work assessing nutrient stoichiometry of tree foliage\, fungi and soil.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/trees-and-truffles-partners-in-grime-trapi/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTSTAMP:20260510T120418
CREATED:20220618T115422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T201803Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Congress
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nFall Truffle Congress\nNovember 11-13\, 2022\nView the Full Program (as of Oct 20)\nView session recording and support material\nHotel Roanoke & Conference Center\nRoanoke\, Virginia\nCome enjoy the prime fall color season in the Blue Ridge Mountains! \nHosted Opening Reception:\nFriday evening gathering and chance to connect and network with NATGA friends and hear from many exciting new sponsors. \nCongress Presentations:\nAn EXPANDED format includes 2 full days of interesting and useful information for truffle growers. Featuring knowledgeable speakers\, networking with other growers\, hands–on microscopy training\, presentations on native truffles plus insights into Bourbon and Truffle Mixology. \nKeynote Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Rowan Jacobsen\n\n		Author \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Rowan Jacobsen is the award-winning author of Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent\, with Dreamers\, Schemers\, and Some Extraordinary Dogs \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRowan Jacobsen is the award-winning author of Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent\, with Dreamers\, Schemers\, and Some Extraordinary Dogs. Join us to hear about Rowan’s amazing truffle adventures. \nWine & Truffle Extravaganza Dinner Saturday Evening:\nCome test your truffle palette with a five-course gourmet wine and truffle meal featuring several varieties of truffles showcased in world-class food\, with each course paired with exceptional wines. We kick off the evening with an education on bourbon tasting and then highlighted with a Maker’s Mark® signature cocktail. \nView the full menu\nOrchard Tours\n \nVisit local truffle orchard before or after the congress. Several of our members are gracefully opening their orchards to the congress participants. Spots are limited so tour pre-registration is required. \nPlease use this form to pre-register in tours. \nWe have 9 orchards participating in the tour. Click here or on the map to the access the interactive map showing the location of the orchards participating in the tour as well as the nearest airports. \nFor more information about places to visit during your trip to Virginia\, see the Virginia for Lovers website. \n  \nCome Enjoy The Blue Ridge Mountains!\nWe have negotiated great rates for this amazing AAA Four Diamond venue during prime season: $179/King or 2 Double Beds \n \nBook your room now!\nNo cost for cancelation should Covid-19 restrictions impact the Congress. \nAll-Inclusive EXPANDED Congress Package Includes:\n\n2 full days of conference sessions and materials\nOpening reception on Friday (food and cocktails)\nFull breakfast \, lunch and morning & afternoon breaks both days\nWine & Truffle Dinner Saturday (5 course gourmet truffle meal + wine pairing + Makers Mark® signature cocktail and aperitif) See menu\n\nEarly Bird Discounted Pricing only available until September 30!!\nPricing( Congress + Dinner): \n\nNATGA Members $595; (limit 2 tickets per member)\nNon Members $695\nDinner only $195\n\nBook Tickets Now\nThere is a possibility that the Congress will be limited in number of attendees\, due to Covid-19 restrictions\, so book now to reserve your spot! Ticket prices are fully refundable if canceled due to Covid-19.If you are not yet a NATGA member\, JOIN NOW to take advantage of all the benefits ofmembership including the Fall Congress\, Webinars\, Grower Forums\, and numerous articles and presentations from previous NATGA Conferences. \nJOIN NOW \n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\nPlatinum Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBecome a sponsor \nGold Sponsors\n \n \nBecome a sponsor \nSilver Sponsors\nBecome a sponsor \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n  \nDownload Event Flyer
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/fall-2022-congress/
LOCATION:Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center  Roanoke\, Virginia\, 110 Shenandoah Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24016-2025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congress
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SUMMARY:Having the right tools is half the battle - TRAPI
DESCRIPTION:Register to Webinar\n\n\n\nTodays Genetic Tools to help measure success for increased Truffle Production. This is NATGA’s first webinar under the TRAPI umbrella. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		Dr. Gregory Bonito\n\n		Assistant Professor \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Assistant Professor of Mycology\, plant-fungal interactions\, truffle ecology\, & evolution of bacterial endosymbiosis in fungi. \nProf. Bonito studies ecology & evolution of plant-fungal-bacterial associations\, with a particular interest in below ground root associated fungi including truffles\, mushrooms & molds. These organisms provide important links between plants & soils & are functionally important to plant health & nutrition\, nutrient cycles\, & energy flows.… \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Mark Coleman\n\n		Forestry Faculty \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			TRAPI project director. Fourteen years as Research Scientists with US Forest Service in Wisconsin and South Carolina. Forestry Faculty at University of Idaho for the past thirteen years.   \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Ben Lemmond\n\n		Ph.D. student \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Ph.D. student at the University of Florida working on several projects related to the ecology and systematics of ascomycete truffle fungi. \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Inga Meadows\n\n		Extension Plant Pathologist \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Inga Meadows is an Extension Plant Pathologist for the North Carolina State University Vegetables (primarily tomato) & Herbaceous Ornamentals\, Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology. She addresses disease issues for commercial vegetables & greenhouse growers by providing recommendations for disease prevention or suppression. Her program conducts research aimed at improving tools for managing disease.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/having-the-right-tools-is-half-the-battle-trapi/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:A Study of Truffle Mycorrhiza Ecology with Dr. Rytas Vilgaly
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording\nOn a cold morning in February 2022 the Microbial Ecology and Evolution class (Bio557L) from Duke University visited Burwell Farms in north central North Carolina. The class was led by Dr. Rytas Vilgalys\, Dr. Jake Nash and Dr. Corbin Bryan. Burwell Farms invited the class to conduct research on the effects of high pH and other orchard management practices on Tuber borchii and native fungi and bacteria. Burwell Farms has earned fame for having successfully cultivating T. borchii with loblolly pine and is currently the USA’s most productive truffle orchard (Smithsonian Magazine June 2021). The students learned best truffle cultivation practices and how two dogs\, Elora and Laddie\, work to find truffles. As part of the class project\, students collected fresh soil and root samples from within and outside the truffle orchard. Then students performed a series of forest microbiome analyses using both Sanger and nextgen sequencing (ITS gene for fungi\, 16S gene for bacteria). In this webinar\, Dr. Vilgalys will present their findings which compare the fungal and bacterial communities associated with managed and natural pine forest microbiomes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Rytas Vilgaly\n\n		Dr \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Rytas Vilgaly’s lab group at Duke University uses molecular approaches to study natural history of fungi. He was one of the first to apply PCR-based methods for studying fungal systematics and was one of the lead investigators associated with the Fungal Tree of Life project which elucidated the evolutionary history of the Kingdom Fungi. Current research uses molecular approaches to study fungal diversity and function in forest environments.… \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/a-study-of-truffle-mycorrhiza-ecology-with-dr-rytas-vilgaly/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Unearthing the Appalachian…or\, Can I Lick Your Bottom\, Canaliculatum. (An important mnemonic device) by Ben Kable
DESCRIPTION:Register to Webinar\nAs the twinkling of the last star fades\nThe morning mists arise\nThe secrets of the forest lie\nBeneath their earthly guise\n\nThe mossy duff exudes\nAn ancient aromatic lure\nOf reproductive readiness\nIrresistible and pure\n\nA bouquet of love\, and want and spice\nRivulets arise\nInvisible on morning air Belie\nA subterranean surprise\n\nThe damp silence\, split by echoes\nThe jingle of a dog\nThe gravel crunches underfoot\nIn the eastern mountain fog\n\nThe huffing puffing quadruped\nDetects the ancient scent\nHis head snaps to\, he drops his nose\nTo find the hunts intent\n\nHe circles against the gradient\nOf biochemical diffusion\nA miracle of mammalian\nOlfactory evolution\n\nA cool dawn breeze amongst the trees\nThe leaves\, the spruce duff rustle\nA frantic paw pulls back the moss –\nThe Appalachian truffle\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		Dr Ben Kable\n\n		Veterinarian and truffle hunter/grower \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Dr. Ben Kable grew up in Westminster\, MD and attended Loyola High School in Towson. He attended Virginia Tech for his undergraduate education before moving to the Caribbean to attend the American University of Antigua. After two years\, Dr. Kable transferred to Virginia Tech to complete his final two years of veterinary school at VMRCVM.…
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/webinar-unearthing-the-appalachianor-can-i-lick-your-bottom-canaliculatum-an-important-mnemonic-device-by-ben-kable/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Basic experimental concepts for testing management options in truffle orchards
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\nTruffle growers have a lot of ideas and information available on management practices necessary to produce truffles. Sometimes ideas conflict\, it is not clear what level of a treatment is most effective\, or you have an off-the-wall idea to try. We can test our ideas and decide which practices work best using basic experimental methods. This webinar reviews those methods and encourages the sharing of results to help us all learn. The discussion will include how to use controlled experiments to test approaches or ideas\, i.e.\, your hypothesis\, and consider different types of variables\, experimental subjects\, replication\, controls\, and how to decide if observed responses are meaningful. We will also consider some essentials that make it easy to document the justification\, approach\, and results of your test. Beyond these basic requirements\, understanding basic experimental practices is essential to successfully host meaningful research conducted by truffle scientists.\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Mark Coleman\n\n		Forestry Faculty \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			TRAPI project director. Fourteen years as Research Scientists with US Forest Service in Wisconsin and South Carolina. Forestry Faculty at University of Idaho for the past thirteen years.   \n\n		 \n	\n\n	\n \n\n\n	\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		Dr. Shannon Berch\n\n		Retired research scientist \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Shannon Berch retired in 2019 from the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and a founding member of the Truffle Association of British Columbia.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/basic-experimental-concepts-for-testing-management-options-in-truffle-orchards/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Asheville Truffle Experience
DESCRIPTION:This event is not an official NATGA event and NATGA does not assume any responsibility or liabilities for this event. At its own discretion\, NATGA may be sharing information about third party independent regional truffle events and festivals only if they may be of interest to our members. Information about this event is shared as a service to the truffle industry community and does not represent an endorsement from NATGA. \n\n\n\n \nThe Asheville Truffle Experience will rock the mountains from Friday through Sunday\, February 11th through 13th\, 2022\, with multiple mouth-watering sessions spiraling out from the Haywood Park Hotel in beautiful downtown Asheville.  Guests will plunge into the mystery of this ultra-prized ingredient\, the magical Tuber melanosporum—otherwise known as the Périgord (Black Winter) Truffle—traditionally hailing from the deep\, dark woods of France\, Italy and Spain\, but now also cultivated in both the northwest and the southeast of the United States.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/asheville-truffle-experience/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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SUMMARY:Virginia Truffle Festival
DESCRIPTION:This event is not an official NATGA event and NATGA does not assume any responsibility or liabilities for this event. At its own discretion\, NATGA may be sharing information about third party independent regional truffle events and festivals only if they may be of interest to our members. Information about this event is shared as a service to the truffle industry community and does not represent an endorsement from NATGA. \n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		 \nEvent promoted Mary Hughes
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/virginia-truffle-festival/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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SUMMARY:[Webinar]Rowan Jacobsen: What Do Truffles Mean?
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\nFor centuries\, truffles have been marketed as the ultimate luxury food\, a precious morsel to be had in fancy restaurants. While this has kept their perceived value high\, it has also made them off-putting to many consumers\, and has prevented them from being widely embraced in many cultures. Americans know very little about truffles\, and are intimidated from trying to learn more. This is a missed opportunity\, because truffles are perfectly positioned to appeal to changing American tastes. They are powerful\, exotic\, mysterious\, and excellent representatives of the landscapes in which they grow. They also speak to Americans’ growing interest in the flavors of the natural world. Rowan Jacobsen has spent the past two years visiting truffle hunters and truffle farms in half a dozen countries\, and he presents his thoughts on what truffles mean to different cultures\, and how they might be freed from their staid luxury prison in the United States and repositioned as a dynamic 21st-century ingredient. \nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Rowan Jacobsen\n\n		Author \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Rowan Jacobsen is the award-winning author of Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent\, with Dreamers\, Schemers\, and Some Extraordinary Dogs
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/webinar-rowan-jacobsen-what-do-truffles-mean/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Fall 2021 Truffle Congress\, Sonoma\, CA
DESCRIPTION:NATGA Fall Truffle Congress 2021\nOctober 3-5\, Flamingo Resort and Conference Center\, Santa Rosa\, CA\n\nView Conference material\n\n\n\n\nHosted Opening Reception:\nSunday evening gathering and chance to connect with NATGA friends and learn about the Sonoma County truffle history dating back to 1975. \n\nCongress Presentations:\nInteresting and useful information for truffle growers.  In addition to our knowledgeable speakers\, you will have the opportunity to network with many other truffle growers from around the country during the 2-day event. \n\nKeynote Speaker:\nPierre Sourzat\, a leading French authority on Tuber magnatum truffle cultivation and author of “The Short Guide To Truffle Cultivation “ \nWine & Truffle Extravaganza Dinner Monday at Kendall Jackson Winery \nEnjoy a four course gourmet truffle dinner at the Kendall Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens\, a hub of culinary and garden excellence\, one of Sonoma County’s best kept secrets. Savor a farm-to-table culinary experience from Executive Chef Justin Wangler and his team\, paired with a selection of award winning Sonoma County Wines. \n\nJoin Us In October\nCome Enjoy What Sonoma Wine Country Has to Offer!\n\nAll-Inclusive Congress Package Includes:\n\n 	2-days of conference sessions and materials\n 	Opening reception on Sunday (appetizers and cocktails)\n 	Full breakfast and coffee breaks Monday and Tuesday\n 	Lunch on Monday\n 	Wine & Truffle Extravaganza Dinner Monday at Kendall Jackson Winery (4 course gourmet truffle meal paired with award winning Sonoma county wines)\n\nAgenda:\n[Download PDF]\nSunday October 3:\n12:00 – 4:00  Arrival and Hotel Check-in\n\n4:00 – 7:00  Congress Registration and Hosted Bar – The Cove (Poolside Patio)\n\n7:00 – Down   Dine Around at Sponsoring Restaurants\n                Reservation will be made at numerous restaurants within walking distance\nMonday October 4:\n7:30 – 8:30  Buffet breakfast – Palm Room\n8:30 – 9:00   Welcome and Introductions:  Karen Passafaro & Shannon Berch\n\n 	\n\n 	Board of Directors\, Task Force Chairs\, Special Guests. \n 	Looking Back to Grow Forward; \n 	Some Words of Wisdom from Jim Trappe\n\n\n\n9:00 -10:00  Keynote Speaker: Pierre Sourzat\, France\nApplying Old World Techniques to New World Truffle Production\, Part 1\n10:00 – 10:30  Morning break and Visit Sponsor Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer\n10:30 -11:00  Marketing Task Force Update:  Fran Angerer\n\n 	\n\n 	Truffle grading and truffle cleaning standards\n 	National Truffle Grower Survey\, Scott Oneto\n\n\n\n 11:00 -12:00  Keynote Speaker: Pierre Sourzat\, France\n                      Applying Old World Techniques to New World Truffle Production\, Part 2\n12:00 – 1:00  Truffle Culinary Creations and and Visit Sponsors – Lunch in The Cove\n1:00 – 1:30 Are Any of My Expenses for the Truffle Congress Tax Deductible?\n                   Alyce Chapman\, CPA\n\n1:30 – 3:00  Research Task Force Updates:  Staci O’Toole and Shannon Berch\nMonitoring Future Irrigation Requirements with Meter Group Technology.\n\n 	\n\n 	Part 1: Mark Coleman\, University of Idaho\n 	Part 2: Scott Oneto\, University of California\, Davis\n 	Part 3: Becky Loverock (video) Future Research Opportunities\n 	Part 4: Grant/Funding Live\, Interactive Survey\n\n\n\n3:00 – 3:30  Afternoon break and Visit Sponsor Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer\n3:30 – 4:30  Looking Back to Grow Forward: Discussion with Truffle Industry Pioneers\n                 Moderated by Shannon Berch\n\n 	\n\n 	Jim Trappe and Vic Trione – History of Truffles in Sonoma County\n 	New World Truffiere – Charles Lefevre\n 	Garland Truffles – Franklin Garland\n 	Tennessee Truffle- Tom Michaels\n 	Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd –Paul Thomas\n\n\n\n5:00 Board buses\n\n 	\n\n6:00 – 9:00 Wine Country Truffle Dinner\n(Gourmet Truffle Dinner paired with Sonoma County Wines at Kendall Jackson Wine Estate and\nGardens\, 5007 Fulton Rd\, Santa Rosa\, CA 95403. Dinner is outside in the Gardens)\n\n\nOur sponsors\nplatinum sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ngold sponsors\n\nsilver sponsors\n\n\nbronze sponsors\n\n\n\n\nBecome a sponsor\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 5\n7:30 – 8:30  Buffet breakfast – Palm Room\n8:30 – 9:30  Agribusiness Task Force Update:  Fabrice Caporal\n\n 	\n\n 	NATGA Website Forum Highlights\n 	Guided Discussion of Orchard Management Techniques with Productive Orchards\n(Olivia Martin-Taylor\, Richard Franks\, Margaret Townsend)\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30 NATGA Business Meeting: Financial report\, Task Force Updates\, Elections (Richard Franks\, Board of Directors\, Task Force Chairs)\n10:00 – 10:30 Morning break and Visit Sponsor Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer\n11:00 – 12:00  Culinary/Agritourism Task Force Update:  Olivia Martin\n\n 	\n\n 	Guided Discussion on Agritourism with Productive Orchards\n(Tucker Taylor\, Staci O’Toole\, Simon Cartwright)\no Agritourism events: Lessons Learned\no Direct sales to chefs and restaurants\no Regional festivals\n 	Cooking with Truffles\, author Susi Gott Seguret\n\n\n\n12:00  Meeting Wrap Up and Departure \n\n12:30 Final orchard tours\nTicket Costs\nAll-Inclusive Congress Package Includes:\n\n 	2-days of conference sessions and materials\n 	Opening reception on Sunday (food and cocktails)\n 	Full breakfast\, coffee breaks and snacks both days\n 	Lunch on Monday\n 	Wine & Truffle Extravaganza Dinner Monday (4 course gourmet truffle meal with wine pairing)\n\nPricing:\n\n 	NATGA Members  $395\n 	Non-members $495\n\nWine & Truffle Extravaganza Dinner Only:\n\n 	4 course gourmet truffle meal paired with award winning Sonoma County wines\n 	Limited space available for the public not attending the Congress\n\nPricing:\n\n 	NATAGA members  $175\n 	Non members/public/press $225\n\nCongress Attendance Only\, Includes:\n\n 	2-days of conference sessions and materials\n 	Opening reception on Sunday (food and cocktails)\n 	Full breakfast\, coffee breaks\, snacks both days\n 	Lunch on Monday\n\nPricing:\n\n 	NATGA Members  $295\n 	Non-members $395\n\nNotes:\nThere is a possibility that the Congress will be limited in number of attendees\, due to Covid-19 restrictions\, so book now to reserve your spot! Ticket prices are fully refundable if canceled due to Covid-19.\nBecome a member and Save\nIf you are not yet a NATGA member\, JOIN NOW to take advantage of all the benefits of membership including the Fall Congress discount\, Webinars with International Truffle Experts\, Grower Forums\, and numerous articles and presentations from previous NATGA Conferences.\n\nIf you have elected to pay for the event by check or invoice\, please send check today to:\nNorth American Truffle Growers Association\nc/o Ms. Kathleen Sedehi\, Treasurer\nPO Box 621\nFletcher\, NC 28732-0621 \n \nCongress hosted at the\n The Flamingo Resort is the Ultimate Resort Experience in Sonoma Wine Country and we have negotiated great rates for this amazing venue during prime season: $175/King or 2 Double Beds\n\nRooms may sell out so make your reservation now! No cost for cancelation should Covid-19 restrictions impact the Congress.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/truffle-congress-fall-2021/
LOCATION:Flamingo Resort and Conference Center\, 2777 4th St\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congress
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SUMMARY:[Webinar]Dwayne Tate: Basic Principles of Liming and Soil Acidity
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\nSoil and soil analysis reports continue to be a frequent concern to growers. \nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Dwayne Tate\n\n		Regional Agronomist \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Dwayne has been an Agronomist with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture for last 10 years and prior that has worked with the North Carolina University Soil Science Department for 25 years.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/webinarrichard-franks-soil-and-soil-analysis-reports/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:[Webinar]Scott Oneto: North American Truffle Growers Survey
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\nWe’re pleased to announce that dozens of growers have filled out the survey and the database is now growing. We are well on our way to answering a series of pressing questions for growers. Based upon the growers feedback we are launching a revised version that will be more user friendly. In addition we will be introducing the database website that will be accessible to all survey participants. \nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Scott Onetto\n\n		Farm Advisor \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Scott Oneto has been a farm advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension for the past 22 years.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/webinarnorth-american-truffle-growers-survey/
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Claude Murat: Watering\, mulching and shadowing in Tuber  melanosporum and Tuber aestivum orchards
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording\nThe objective of my presentation is to illustrate several researches on truffle life cycle and truffle cultivation  developed in France. I will briefly present our knowledge on the sexual reproduction of the black truffle and then I will highlight the main results of the national research program CulturTruf. In this project we have experimented with watering truffle beds by monitoring the soil water potential (SWP) and have shown that this improves truffle production. I will show how we have developed an innovation (pF Tracer) allowing truffle growers to equip themselves with probes to follow the pF. Finally\, I will present our latest remarkable results on the culture of the white truffle Tuber magnatum. \nSpeaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		Dr. Claude Murat\n\n		Research Engineer \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Dr. Murat is currently research engineer at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) in Nancy. Obtained a joint supervision PhD at the University of Nancy (France) and at the University of Turin (Italy) in 2004 defending a thesis on the truffle genetic diversity. He then spent four years at the University of Turin (2004-2008) with a post-doctoral fellowship working at a project focused on truffle phylogeny\, evolution and barcoding.…
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/webinarclaude-murat-watering-mulching-and-shadowing-in-tuber-melanosporum-and-tuber-aestivum-orchards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T130000
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Christine Fischer: Tuber brumale and other mycorrhizal fungi that may fruit in our truffle orchards
DESCRIPTION:View Recording\nBy establishing black truffle orchards\, we are introducing a new fungus to our soils and inevitably there will be shifts in the community of soil organisms in the rhizosphere activities belowground\, not just Tuber melanosporum. Sometimes our first awareness comes with the appearance of fruitbodies of other fungi such as Tuber brumale\, a winter truffle that can be particularly problematic. In this webinar I would like to present some history and approaches to the questions regarding management of T. brumale and other fungi such as Scleroderma sp. and Pisolithus sp. and T. lyonii often co-existing in T. melanosporum habitat. \nSpeaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		Dr. Christine Fischer\n\n		Forest Ecologist \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Christine Fischer is a forest ecologist with a special focus on mycorrhizal fungi. During the past 25 years she has worked with a team of researchers on the ecology and cultivation of Black Truffles in Spain at the Forest Science Center of Catalonia (CTFC)\, where she led a program for the certification of truffle seedlings. She teaches workshops on microscopic and molecular techniques for the study of ectomycorrhizal fungi\, and has participated in national and international projects and meetings\, collaborating on more than 50 scientific and educational publications.
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/webinar-christine-fischer-tuber-brumale-and-other-mycorrhizal-fungi-that-may-fruit-in-our-truffle-orchards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210201T130000
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Olivia Martin-Taylor: Industry Integrity\, Truffle Grading\, Coop and Collective Development\, and How to Managing an Aging Orchard
DESCRIPTION:The burgeoning truffle industry in North America has the unique opportunity to establish standards that ensure the highest levels of product quality and measures to ensure industrial integrity. To address industry and product integrity we can take simple actions at different points in the cultivation process. The industry can take steps to prevent contaminant truffle species from entering the market. These steps include setting industry seedling standards and a comprehensive system of truffle grading. \nThe truffle producing countries of Europe have long since established a system for the smooth transition of truffles from farmer to market. That same type of system does not yet exist in North America. Small producers may struggle to move product to restaurants and markets even locally. The formation of cooperatives and collectives on a local level could assist smaller producers in moving product. \nIn the future\, truffle growers in North America will also face the challenge of what to do with an aging truffle orchard and may have questions about the best time to stop investing in older trees and start replacing them. To help move industry forward it will be important to glean information from truffle industries around the world\, then adapt that information to the new industry here in North America. In doing this\, truffles sourced from North American orchards can have the same excellent and prized reputation that truffles from France\, Italy\, Spain\, and Australia all share. \nView Recording (members only)\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n\n		 Olivia Martin Taylor\, MS\n\n		Past President & Secretary \n\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Olivia Taylor has over 12 years experience in research\, grower\, and nursery operator. She holds degrees in Biology & a Master’s degree in Environmental Science & Policy.  Her research examined the relationship bettween introduced Tuber melanosporum & common Mid-Atlantic ectomycorrhizal fungi. \nOlivia has participated in multiple overseas courses including truffle dog training in France\, quantitative & qualitative truffle analysis in Spain\, & a full truffle season in Manjimup\, Australia.…
URL:https://stage.trufflegrowers.com/event/webinar-olivia-martin-taylor-industry-integrity-truffle-grading-coop-and-collective-development-and-how-to-managing-an-aging-orchard/
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