Call for Abstracts: 41st International Carrot Conference
Organic Seed Alliance is delighted to be participating in the 41st International Carrot Conference, happening in Raleigh, North Carolina from July 8-10, 2024. This year's conference will share the latest in carrot research and innovation, featuring research presentations and posters as well as an opportunity to visit carrot cultivar field trials.
We invite you to submit abstracts for oral presentations and posters to be featured at the conference. If you have carrot-related research to share, send in your abstracts by May 1st, 2024, following the guidelines provided. We are particularly encouraging organic carrot research presentations, so if you're working in this area, we want to hear from you! Visit the conference Presentation & Poster Submissions page for more information.
OSA’s participation in the conference is part of our Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture (CIOA) organic work. We are excited that CIOA lines will be included in the carrot cultivar field trials, including an Alternaria resistance trial. This is a fantastic opportunity for researchers, seed industry professionals, and farmers who work with carrots to see firsthand the latest advancements.
Whether you're a grower, marketer, researcher, or just passionate about carrots, this conference is for you. Don't miss out on the early bird discount – secure your spot by registering before May 1st.
Funding
This project was funded by the Organic Research and Extension Initiative grant, part of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Award # 2011-51300-30903; Award # 2016-51300-25721: CIOA 2- Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture With Added Grower and Consumer Valuel Award # 2021-51300-34900: Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture: Leveraging On-Farm and Below Ground Networks.