NOTICE TO POTENTIAL EXHIBITORS: We were fortunate enough to negotiate additional exhibit spaces during our recent site visit with the hotel. The exhibitor registration will remain open until these spaces are filled.

• Welcome:  This is the home of the 2009 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium. Watch this site for sponsor and exhibitor information, general registration, and program information.
• About the 2009 Conference:  Now in its 39th year this comprehensive conference covers many aspects of alfalfa and forage management from economics to pest management, irrigation and utilization. It is suitable for anyone interested in improving their knowledge about these key commodities in western agriculture. The conference features a commercial exhibit area, with 60-80 exhibits, and is preceded by a special half day ‘Hands-on Diagnostic Workshop’ (limited enrollment). The Western Alfalfa Conference typically attracts more than 600 participants and promises to be a meeting you won’t want to miss.
• Hands On Alfalfa Diagnostics Workshop: This year, we are introducing a new activity in place of our traditional bus tour. A hands-on Alfalfa Diagnostics Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 1 to 5 PM. Each participant will rotate through sessions covering Soil Fertility, Weeds, Insects, and Diseases & Nematodes. Workshops will be conducted by experts from University campuses, Cooperative Extension, and industry. This interactive training will benefit pest control advisors, consultants, and progressive growers. Pre-registration is required, so if you are interested in attending, check the Diagnostics Workshop box on your symposium registration form and submit your payment of $50 per person attending.
• Location:  Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E Second Street, Reno, NV 89502
• Sponsored By:  Cooperative Extension Services of California, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, and Washington
• PCA and CCA Credits Offered:  Check at Registration
• Spanish Translation: If there is sufficient interest, Spanish language translation may be provided during the Western Alfalfa and Forage Conference. A small fee would be assessed to help cover the costs. Please contact Shannon Mueller (scmueller@ucdavis.edu or 559-456-7261) if you would be interested in making sure that translation services are available.