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SUMMARY:Lecture: "The Summerland Research and Development Centre: A History of Change"
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, February 17th at 2pm for a special guest presentation on “The Summerland Research and Development Centre: A History of Change” by Jesse MacDonald and Kelly Pagliocchini. \nThis presentation will provide a brief overview of the history of the Summerland Research and Development Centre\, historical achievements\, and changing focuses through time. Join us to learn about the Research Centre’s current and past research projects\, including the legacy apple and cherry breeding programs\, pest management\, and a renewed focus on climate resiliency. \nAbout our Presenters: \nJesse MacDonald was raised on a fruit farm in Summerland\, BC\, where his family first moved in 1919. He has a background in plant pathology and pest management\, and returned home when he had an opportunity to work as a biologist at the Summerland Research and Development Centre on a diverse range of scientific initiatives\, and includes a role as the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Officer. \nKelly Pagliocchini owns a local fruit farm with her husband in Summerland\, where she has lived since 1993. She started her career at the Summerland Research and Development Centre in 2021 as a member of the field crew and now holds the position of Executive Assistant to the Associate Director\, where she became fascinated with the history of the Centre and can often be found digging through boxes of historical documents on her breaks. \nEntry to this event is by-donation. Seating is limited so please arrive early to ensure your seat.
URL:https://heritagebc.ca/event/lecture-the-summerland-research-and-development-centre-a-history-of-change/
LOCATION:Summerland Museum and Archives Society\, 9521 Wharton Street\, Summerland\, British Columbia\, V0H1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Accessible Venue,Drop-In,Talk / Presentation
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