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Feb. 18th 2008 for immediate release.
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel & Conference Centre
6755 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ontario
1-877-353-2557 www.fallsview.com

The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) is proud to announce the appearance of Dr. Robert Linderman at the International Giant Vegetables Growers Convention (IGVGC). March 8 & 9, 2008.

Dr. Linderman received his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC-Berkeley in 1967 and joined ARS in Beltsville, MD, as a Plant Pathologist working on Ornamental Crops. In 1973, he transferred to Corvallis, OR, as Research Leader at the Ornamental Crops Research Laboratory (now the Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory), and he served as research leader for 27 years. Throughout his career, Dr. Linderman's research and vision have continuously had significant impact on the agriculture community with his greatest impact in the Pacific Northwest. Dr Linderman is recognized for his expertise on diseases of nursery crops, mycorrhizae symbiosis, and other beneficial plant-associated microorganisms. He has authored over 160 publications, including more than 100 refereed publications and 20 book chapters. He has stressed research that addresses problems faced by growers.

2/18/2008 12:35:12 PM

Ontario, Canada.

This is the second grant provided by the GPC in the inaugural award segment devoted to grower education. The funds are provided by the GPC’s current fund raising campaign of seed auction sales. The GPC is raising funds to help educate and recognize grower achievements, while constructing the new GPC web site, and donating to charity (Orange Angel Foundation - coats for kids).The GPC strives to better help all clubs and growers by fostering a stronger unified Commonwealth. Directly involved in the 2008 Niagara Convention (IGVGC) and organizing guest speakers while aiding financially with the annual event. The GPC is always looking for ways to better educate growers and recognize outstanding achievements by growers and clubs.

2/18/2008 12:35:34 PM

Ontario, Canada.

About the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC)
The GPC is the major organizer and sanctioning body overseeing Giant Pumpkin and vegetable growing in the United States of America, Canada and Europe. Now with fifty eight weigh-off locations throughout the world the GPC and it’s sponsored sites are attended by hundreds of thousands to the ever popular annually run festivals and weekend events held each summer and fall. For sponsorship information and more information please contact President Dave Stelts by email to buckipoln8r@yahoo.com
www.greatpumpkincommonwealth.org

About the International Giant Vegetable growers Convention (IGVGC)
The IGVGC is the largest annual gathering of giant vegetable growers in the world. Held each March in Niagara Falls, Ontario the convention is host to the some of the greatest giant vegetable growers from the world and features Guinness & World Recorders. The 10th Annual International Convention 2008, highlights grower recognition and achievements while promoting educational opportunities.
www.bigpumpkins.com/Attachments/IGVGC_Poster_2008.pdf

2/18/2008 12:35:40 PM