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RAIN CONFERENCE III
Value Added Products for Retained Profit
 
What:        Research, Agriculture, Industry, Nature
The third conference is a result of previous conferences on the value of nutraceuticals (RAIN I, 2004), muscadine grapes (RAIN II, 2005), and the South Carolina Muscadine Initiative.
 
RAIN Conference III will focus on the benefits of the newly formed Carolina Agri-Solutions Growers’ Association. Featured will be speakers from across the country and South Carolina, including muscadine growers and associated industries, marketing experts, financial institutions, and USDA officials
 
When:      Thursday, January 25, 2007, 3:30 - 8:00 PM
Field Day: Pruning Demonstration and more, Registration, Display Booths, Wine Tasting/Social, Dinner and Lecture
              
                  Friday, January 26, 2007, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Conference topics are Research, Agriculture, Industry and Nature.
 
Speakers are coming from Texas A&M University, University of Arkansas, Clemson University, Arbor One (formerly Pee Dee Farm Credit), Post Familie Vineyards in Altus, Arkansas, Irvin House Vineyards, SC, USDA, Coastal Carolina University, and Hyman Vineyards.
                 
                  Coffee breaks and Lunch will be provided.
 
Where:       Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center
                  2200 Pocket Road, Florence, South Carolina
                 
Click below for map and driving directions.