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Appalachian Mtns.

OK, the 3rd annual meeting was Sunday in Dillard and if you missed it, you definitely missed some primo info. We had a couple very knowledgable pumpkin and fungus/fungicides specialists that gave out words of wisdom I found invaluable. We had Al Eaton and his vast experience explaining some growing techniques and tips never heard by other growers before. In short..it was some of the best information I've ever come across. It just does'nt get much better.
NOW....I think it's time to get organized and start this ball really rolling. Unlike some other pumpkin organizations, and in typical Southern fashion, we're a rather laid back and loose bunch. Our numbers are steadily increasing and the fever has definitely come South. I want to help make us "official" but the support has to be there.
I'm proposing a formal charter, if you will, with membership, newsletter, dues, patch tours, our own weigh-off (or official recognition of an existing one), raffles/ fundraisers, get-togethers, etc.
I need your support Southern growers! Either e-mail me private or respond on the message board if you're with me and we can get this thing done.
It's time for the Southern growers to stand up and be counted for!

2/9/2004 8:42:29 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

hi southern you know im new but i will do whatever i can to help,hopefully my new group here in wv can help and join,one question am i southern enough?p.s. my family was on lee"s side and i still am so even though some dumb jackass wanted west virginia to go north i sure didnt!!!

2/10/2004 12:24:48 AM

Pumpkintown, SC

I'm interested in talking and learning more about it and your possible plans, BF
PS. I think I could procure a weigh-off site with 30,000 people already attending the Pumpkintown, SC annual Pumpkin Festival.

2/11/2004 12:40:44 PM

Gulfport, MS, USA

Hello, I would like to be part of a southern pumpkin grower's group, but preferably closer to Gulfport, MS. Any suggestions?

2/23/2004 6:49:16 PM

Sparta, NC

Kyle I think thats a great idea. I am new to AG growing and have a couple of friends that will be starting this year also. I would be willing to help as much as I can. Keep us posted on what you have cooking. Sam

2/23/2004 8:12:06 PM

Hayes, Virginia

Kyle,
Please count me in that sounds like a great idea.
trying to get more people into the sport in this region.
lets hope we can get a few BIGGENS grown down here to get people into AG growing.
Kyle is there any weigh-off sites in the South? except for state fairs etc.
burrhead>>>We can class you as WESTERN VIRGINIAN.
you can come across the border anytime.

2/24/2004 12:39:49 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

i appreciate that i just dont belong up north i feel much more at home in the south!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!burrhead

2/29/2004 1:52:06 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

Still waiting on dues from those expressing interest in joining up. I've gotten manny e-mail replies but only 4 snail mail replies.
It's gonna take funds for a newsletter fellas. The website and logo will be up soon. Several folks and the OVPG have donated seed to the seed bank.

3/12/2004 4:32:08 AM

Belgium

Kyle...you have mail

8/19/2004 3:07:58 PM