The potato variety plot tour in Michigan is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Agenda
- Lunch and discussion with Kelly Turner on industry topics of importance to the attendees.
- “What variety characteristic do you want in a tablestock potato variety?"
Walk the Rogers City variety plot with Potato Specialist Chris Long through the many russets, yellow flesh, and red-skin, white-flesh varieties in the trial plot looking for the variety you want to grow. Hosted by Randy Styma and Erwin Styma.
- The variety plot is located east of the intersection of M-65 and Lake Augusta Highway, southside, in Posen. (45°18'06.2"N 83°42'48.5"W 45°18'06.2"N 83°42'48.5"W https://goo.gl/maps/HuHMWA2cnrLnSVJJ6).
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Kelly Turner at kelly@mipotato.com or Chris Long at longch@msu.edu.