March 2021 - 6

FROM THE EDITOR
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'
It has now been well over a year since I have had the pleasure of seeing,
communicating and socializing with any industry colleagues in person (including my
own co-workers). If you know me personally, you must know how unnatural this has
been. I am a social person! I thrive in social settings. I do my best work when inspired
and challenged by those around me.
Now, that's not to say that I haven't been inspired or challenged - via phone calls
and Zoom meetings. But you know ... it's not the same!
So as plans get under way for our industry's premiere new varieties event, I can't
help but share my excitement! This year, the California Spring Trials has become the
California Summer Trials and is set to take place June 23 through June 27.
Looking back, it's hard to believe the incredible evolution of this annual coastal trek.
My very first time attending the " Pack Trials " was in 2008 and there were a whopping
22 stops with more than 40 exhibitors!
Fast forward to 2021, and this year's event has certainly consolidated a bit with 24
exhibitors along just eight stops.
I know travel has people nervous these days, but hopefully with the COVID-19
vaccine becoming more available and overall precautions taken, attendees will be put at
ease. I don't know about you, but I am more than ready to hit the road!
As you begin your travel plans, here are some things to keep in mind. Participating
companies are:
* American Takii
* Ball FloraPlant
* Beekenkamp
* Darwin Perennials
* Dümmen Orange
* Flamingo Holland
* Green Fuse Botanicals
* Hem Genetics
* HilverdaFlorist
* Kieft Seed
* Morel
* Pacific Plug & Liner
* PanAmerican Seed
* PDSI
* PlantHaven International
* Sahin
* Sakata Seed America
* Schoneveld
* Selecta One
* Suntory Flowers
* Syngenta Flowers
* ThinkPlants
* Vivero Internacional
* Westhoff
All CAST sites will be by appointment only. A listing of locations and contact
information can be found at www.2021cast.com. While the set dates are June 23-27,
some breeders may extend dates for private appointments.
For those of you unable to attend, fear not. GPN is launching its first-ever New Varieties
Week, which will take place the week of June 28 immediately following the trials.
After the sudden cancellation of last year's event, GPN was able to quickly turn
around and deliver information to would-be attendees through webinars, e-newsletters
and others digital offerings. We even introduced the 2021 New Varieties Digital Guide
(which you can access at www.gpnmag.com/newvarietiesguide).
That all being said, we've had a year to prepare for the unknown
in 2021 and plan to deliver all the essential new variety information
directly to you through daily webcasts that you can access right
from the comfort of your home or office.
So be sure to save the date for GPN's New Varieties Week -
June 29-July 1!
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