Ohio Pawpaw Conference
Interested in learning more about pawpaw production in Ohio? Join The Ohio State University South Centers and the Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association for the 2022 Ohio Pawpaw Conference on May 21, 2022.
Gain invaluable growing and production industry intelligence needed to make informed business and production decisions. This conference will provide access to pawpaw experts and industry leaders who can deliver the most current science-based knowledge on pawpaw industry trends.
Discounted Lodging
To take advantage of discounted lodging, call the Comfort Inn of Piketon at (740) 289-3000 before May 12 and mention the OSU South Centers pawpaw event. Space is limited.
Conference Schedule
8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:15 a.m. What the Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association Does for You
9:30 a.m. Wondrous Wild Pawpaws: Production and Growth of Native Stands
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Strategic Roadmap for Pawpaws: From Principles to Practical Applications
11:45 a.m. Pawpaw Fruit Quality: Its Components, Determinants, and Importance to Growers, Processors and Consumers
12:15 p.m. Lunch and networking, view research posters and displays,pawpaw taste testing in kitchen area
1:00 p.m. Wagon tours/grafting demonstrations
3:00 p.m. Dismissal