2^nd Annual Workshop for the Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chains Project

June 25, 2018-June 28, 2018

The Clore Center

Prosser, WA, USA

The 2^nd Annual Workshop for the Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chains project was held at the Clore Center in Prosser, Washington. Workshop participants included scientists and extension specialists from the University of Florida, Agriculture & Food Systems Institute, Washington State University, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), University of Arkansas, University of Illinois, and World Agricultural Economic and Environmental Services (WAEES).

Co-led by the University of Florida and Agriculture & Food Systems Institute, the multi-organization team was awarded a four-year grant by the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA) last year. The team will be using various forms of modeling to study US fruit and vegetable supply chains, with a focus on climate adaptation and mitigation opportunities.

Agenda

Monday, June 23, 2018

Pre-Meeting on Life Cycle Assessment Modeling with Washington State University Extension Personnel
Session Lead(s): Mr. Chad Kruger and Ms. Kirti Rajagopalan

Tour of Hartley Produce’s Packing Facility and Nearby Fields
Session Lead(s): Mr. Chad Kruger and Ms. Kirti Rajagopalan

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Crop Modeling Update on Year 1 Crops
Session Lead(s): Dr. Senthold Asseng and Dr. Claudio Stöckle

Discussion about the CO2 Fertilization Effect
Session Lead(s): Mr. Tim Sulser and Dr. Claudio Stöckle

First Annual Report to NIFA
Session Lead(s): Dr. Dave Gustafson

Communications Overview
Session Lead(s): Ms. Layla Tarar

Integrated Scientific Publication Strategy
Session Lead(s): Dr. Morven McLean

Plan for Integrated Modeling of Year 1 Crops
Session Lead(s): Dr. Dave Gustafson, Dr. John Kruse, Dr. Greg Thoma, Mr. Tim Sulser

Proposed Strategy for Crop Modeling of Year 2 Crops
Session Lead(s): Dr. Dave Gustafson and Dr. Senthold Asseng

Review of Outcomes from the Pre-Meeting
Session Lead(s): Mr. Chad Kruger and Ms. Kirti Rajagopalan

University of Florida Extension Updates and New Stakeholder Engagement Opportunities
Session Lead(s): Dr. Kati Migliaccio

Discussions about Expanding the Current Project and Preview of the AGCI Workshop
Session Lead(s): Dr. Dave Gustafson

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Brief Introductions with Representatives from the Washington State Wine Commission
Session Lead(s): Mr. Chad Kruger

Project Overview
Session Lead(s): Dr. Dave Gustafson and Dr. Senthold Asseng

Overview of Current Washington State Wine Commission Research Priorities
Session Lead(s): Mr. Rick Hamman

Discussion of Possible Areas for Future Collaboration
Session Lead(s): Mr. Chad Kruger

Vineyard Tour with an Emphasis on Resource Use Efficiency
Session Lead(s): Mr. Kevin Corliss

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Preferred Source(s) of County-Level Water Availability Data
Session Lead(s): Dr. Greg Thoma, Dr. Ranjan Parajuli, Dr. John Kruse, and Mr. Tim Sulser

Project Assessment and Action Items
Session Lead(s): Dr. Dave Gustafson and Dr. Senthold Asseng

Advisory Committee and Stakeholder Engagement Opportunities
Session Lead(s): Dr. Dave Gustafson

Washington State University Extension Updates
Session Lead(s): Ms. Kirti Rajagopalan

Project Timeline and Crop Prioritization
Session Lead(s): Dr. Dave Gustafson and Dr. Senthold Asseng

Integrated Paper Working Session
Session Lead(s): Dr. Greg Thoma