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The Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture is inviting you to the Desert Agriculture Research Symposium on November 16, 2022, at the Pivot Point Conference Center in Yuma AZ. <span class="" style="font-size:11pt">This symposium, funded by the NIFA
Specialty Crop Research Initiative program, is an opportunity to learn about the research needs of the desert agriculture industry, current research, and to develop partnerships with this community. Scientists will learn how to best engage with industry from
experienced researchers and have opportunities to engage with potential industry partners. Funding for travel may be available, more details to follow. Registration is now open.</span></div>
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<div class="" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt"><b class="">Stephanie Slinski, Ph.D.</b></div>
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<div class="" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt">Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture</div>
<div class="" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt">Office: 928.782.5891</div>
<div class="" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt">Cell: 413.896.4849</div>
<div class="" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt">Website: <a href="http://www.desertagsolutions.org/" class=""><span class="" style="color:blue">www.DesertAgSolutions.org</span></a></div>
<div class="" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt">Address: 6425 W. 8<sup class="">th</sup> Street, Yuma, AZ 85364</div>
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