Task 1:
Task 1 is the formation, cooperation, and planning by the Advisory Team.
The Advisory Team is responsible for implementing and designing new ways
to approach reduced risk practices. Communication
between groups is important and the results from this task have been very
successful. The PMA Advisory Team
conducted two meetings this year. The
first meeting was held in Modesto on March 7, 2001, and the second held on
September 6 at UC Davis. Almond
Pest Management Alliance Advisory Team members meet to discuss current commodity
issues and options for reduced risk pest management in the coming year(s). Data collection and monitoring methods are compared and
reduced risk practices are examined. These
timely meetings provide a forum for discussion of issues, concerns, successes,
and overall updates of the Almond PMA. Field
meetings are planned and topics discussed at these meetings.
Discussions regarding improvements to the project are held.
Noteworthy discussions also occur on pesticide use trends in relation to
regional differences, pest pressure, weather, economic conditions and grower
outlook. The Advisory Team is essential for the success of the Almond PMA by
providing communication, leadership, direction, and expertise.