THE 33RD NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS CONGRESS
November 2 to November 5, 2006
San Antonio, Texas

The National Agricultural Plastics Congress has a reputation for the cutting edge work that is presented over a two-day period of intense intellectual sharing. The last Congress brought together leading proponents of plasticulture from throughout North America and from as far away as Europe and China. You are invited to become part of this world-class event by making a presentation at Plasticulture ‘06 in San Antonio, Texas, November 2 - 5. This year’s Congress is being held in conjunction with the 27th International Irrigation Show (Nov. 5 - 7).

In addition to the recognition gained by presenting before fellow researchers, educators, suppliers, growers, and representatives of manufacturers and distributors, the abstract and/or research report from your presentation will be included in the widely distributed Congress Proceedings. This record of current research in plasticulture is in the permanent library of top industry professionals. The papers also become available world-wide through the ASP website.

In recognition of the global nature of plasticulture and of the fact that travel may be difficult from many parts of the world, researchers unable to attend the Congress are invited to publish their work independently in the Proceedings.

Have your scholarly contribution to plasticulture acknowledged at the 33rd National Agricultural Plastics Congress:

• Present a Research Report or a Modified Research Report
• Host a Discussion Session
• Offer a Technical Short
• Publish a paper in the Congress Proceedings
• Or, simply attend and contribute to the discussions, which further the progress in the use and promotion of agricultural plastics. Reduced registration fees will be available for students.

SESSION TOPIC CATEGORIES

All topics relating to plastics in agricultural systems will be considered.

Presentations will be made in two concurrent sessions on Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4. Categories will include, but are not limited to:

• Crop Production Systems with Plasticulture
• Plastics Technology and Recycling of Plastics
• Greenhouses and Controlled Environments
• Row Covers, Low Tunnels, and High Tunnels
• Ornamental Crop Production
• Small Fruit and Tree Fruit Production
• Vegetable Production
• Drip Irrigation/Chemigation
• Mulch Film Technology

Printed Abstracts and a CD of the Proceedingswill be available for distribution when the 33rd Congress begins on Thursday, November 2.