• Project No. and Title: WERA1017 - Coordination of Integrated Pest Management Research and Extension/Educational Programs for the Western States and Pacific Basin Territories
• Dates: 09/06/2023 to 09/08/2023
• Contacts: [Casey Matney] [Melody Hefner]

This authorizes the annual meeting: .
The meeting will be held on 09/06/2023 at Homer, AK. :

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Hello All,<br /> <br /> Please find the draft agenda below regarding the 2023 WERA 1017 Meeting in Homer, Alaska. If you are interested, plan on taking time before or after the meeting to enjoy the many local outdoor and fishing opportunities we have to offer.<br /> <br /> Registration is $120 and will be posted later this month.<br /> <br /> DRAFT AGENDA<br /> <br /> Wednesday, September 6<br /> Welcome Dinner at The Kannery Restaurant, reservation is for 5:30 pm. Meet at the restaurant (reservation under Casey) – Address: 451 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603<br /> <br /> Thursday, September 7 (9:00 am to 4:30 pm)<br /> Kachemak Bay Campus <br /> Address: 533 E Pioneer Ave, Homer, AK 99603<br /> <br /> 9:00 am to 10:30 am – Brief Updates from each State<br /> 10:30 am to 12:30 pm – Group Discussion<br /> 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm – Lunch on Your Own (many options)<br /> 2:00 pm to 4:30 – Guest Presentations <br /> <br /> Friday, September 8 (9:00 am to Noon)<br /> Local Agriculture Tour<br /> Meet at Kachemak Bay Campus <br /> Address: 533 E Pioneer Ave, Homer, AK 99603<br /> <br /> <br /> Lodging Options within Walking Distance of the Meeting and Welcome Dinner<br /> Ocean Shores - https://www.oceanshoresalaska.com<br /> Bidarka Inn - https://bidarkainn.com<br /> Aspen Suites Hotel Homer - https://www.aspenhotelsak.com/homer/<br /> <br /> Short Drive Lodging Option (spectacular ocean views)<br /> Lands End - https://www.lands-end-resort.com<br /> There are also many other lodging options within a short driving distance.<br /> <br /> Traveling to Homer<br /> You can fly into Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage and rent a car to drive the scenic highway from Anchorage to Homer (approximately a 5 hour drive). Alternatively, you can take a short hopper flight from Anchorage to Homer Airport and rent a car or take a taxi/Uber in Homer. I would recommend renting a car if you are so inclined in order to venture across the Kenai Peninsula while you are here. One other option would be to take the hopper flight from Anchorage to Kenai, rent a car, and then drive to Homer from Kenai (approximately 1.5 hour drive).<br /> <br /> Local Homer Airport<br /> https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/airport<br /> <br /> Local Homer Car Rental at Airport<br /> https://www.pioneercarrentals.com<br /> <br /> Kenai Airport and Car Rental Information<br /> https://www.kenai.city/airport<br /> <br /> Ted Stevens International Airport, Anchorage<br /> https://ancairport.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Casey Matney, PhD<br /> 907-262-3443<br /> camatney@alaska.edu<br /> Associate Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service<br /> Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension<br /> Western SARE State Coordinator<br /> IPM Statewide Coordinator<br /> Produce Safety Coordinator<br /> 43961 K-Beach Rd, Suite A, Soldotna, AK 99669-9728<br /> <br /> UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal<br /> discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination/ <br /> <br />