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Join us at the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center on December 14, 2012, from 9:00 AM to noon for our Annual Citrus Fruit Display and Tasting. Explore and taste more than 100 citrus varieties cultivated at Lindcove. The event features educational activities, a sensory taste test led by experts Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia and Dr. Dave Obenland, and walking tours of our cutting-edge facilities and demonstration orchard. Learn about new citrus varieties and enjoy fresh fruit at your leisure. For directions and inquiries, contact Anita Hunt at 559-592-2408 ext. 151.
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Lindcove Research and Extension Center Citrus Fruit Display and Tasting Event December 14, 2012 9:00 to Noon Citrus growers and other Ag professionals are invited to attend the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center Annual Citrus Fruit Display and Tasting on Friday December 14th starting at 9:00 A.M. During the Citrus Fruit Display day, you can see and taste more than 100 citrus varieties that are grown at Lindcove. • Education Building Activities 9:00 am • Taste fruit at your leisure • Participate in a sensory taste test of citrus fruitby Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia and Dr. Dave Obenland • Walking tour starts at 10 am • Tour the Citrus Clonal Protection facilities that produce budwood by Dr. Rock Christiano • View the action of the new fruit grading system in the packline that provides researchers with detailed information about fruit size, weight and quality by Therese Kapaun and Don Cleek • Tour the demonstration orchard with Dr. Tracy Kahn who will discuss new citrus varieties Directions: Take Highway 198 east to Mehrten Drive (approximately 15 miles) and follow the signs to our Event. The University of Lindcove Research and Extension Center is located at 22963 Carson Avenue Exeter, CA. The Education Building is located at the end of Carson Avenue. If you have any questions please contact Anita Hunt at 559-592-2408 Ext 151 or amdhunt@ucanr.edu. http://ucanr.edu/sites/lindcove/