Call for Posters

We are pleased to present our Poster Session once again at the 2013 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention. The goal is to highlight research on fruit, vegetables and alternative crops in Ontario.  Posters will be displayed for both days of the convention, allowing growers and members of ag-industry to see the excellent work that you do in support of the many commodities they grow.

The OFVC poster session is an effective venue for researchers, industry and extension specialists to present new information pertinent to Ontario’s horticultural industry. Posters that present results from research trials, including pest management, crop production, new cultivars, and opportunities for marketing Ontario horticulture are welcomed. Keep in mind that the audience is predominantly comprised of growers and consultants. Avoid technical language or jargon so that everyone can make the most of the information. Both student and regular submissions are welcome in this category.

2013 Student Poster Competition

The long-standing Student Poster Competition features student research conducted in the field of horticulture. The event offers students an opportunity to showcase their work to their target audience, compete for cash awards and to publish their posters online.

1st Prize - $500
2nd Prize -$300
3rd Prize - $200

Students interested in participating in the competition are required to complete and submit a Student Poster Competition Application by January 25th, 2013 to the Student Poster Chair. Competition rules and eligibility are as follows:

Eligibility

The competition is primarily directed at students currently enrolled at a college or university that are conducting research on horticulture crops or related production / marketing practices relevant to Ontario. Students enrolled in advanced secondary school programs will be considered on a case by case basis at the discretion of the competition organizer. The research must be novel and the student must have performed the majority of the work. Students are not required to stand with the posters during judging.

Poster Format and Judging Criteria

While there is no specific format requirement for posters, students are encouraged to describe the problem being addressed or technology being evaluated, what was done to solve the problem or with the technology during the evaluation, what happened (results) during the evaluation and a discussion on the importance of this work to the Horticulture industry. Posters will be judged by an impartial panel including at least one research scientist, one OMAFRA extension worker and a representative from the horticulture industry. Judges will rank the posters based on the following criteria:

Introduction - 10 points
Body of Presentation - 10 points
Summary/Conclussion - 10 points
Research - 10 points
Organization - 10 points
Visual Impact - 20 points
Grower Friendly - 20 points

Poster Dimensions, Delivery and Pick-Up

Posters should approximately be 120 cm x 90 cm (48” x 36”) in either portrait or landscape orientation. Students are required to have Velcro® on the posters when submitted. All authors are responsible for printing, delivery and pick-up. Posters should arrive at the Convention Centre no later than 8h00 on February 20th. Posters can be sent in advance to either of the OFVC Poster Chairs. Posters must be collected by the authors by 16h00 on February 21st. The OFVC is not responsible for any posters not picked up by the author.

Convention Proceedings

Talks and posters are being published on the OFVC website. Those wishing to include their poster on the site will be asked to provide an electronic copy in .pdf format to either Poster Chair by February11th. All titles and author names will be posted prior to the convention on the OFVC website.

Completed applications must be received by Student Poster Session Chair by January 25th, 2013.

For more information
Dr. Jason S.T. Deveau – Chair, Student Poster Session
Application Technology Specialist
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
1283 Blue Line Road, Simcoe Research Station
Simcoe, Ontario, N3Y 4N5
(p): 519.426.8934
(f): 519.428.1142
(e): jason.deveau@ontario.ca

Hannah Fraser – Chair, Regular Poster Session
Entomology Program lead – Horticulture Crops
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
4890 Victoria Avenue North, Box 8000
Vineland Station, L0R 2E0
(p): 905.562.1674
(f): 905.562.5933
(e): hannah.fraser@ontario.ca