On April 24-25, 2007, a workshop was convened in Arlington VA to examine engineering science and technology needs across several specialty crop industries. Workshop attendees also discussed current and future engineering capabilities and how those might be brought to bear on the problems faced by producers and processors. Attendees included program managers from a variety of federal agencies: National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Cooperative State Research, Education & Extension Service (CSREES), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS); producers and representative from five specialty crop industries: tree fruit, citrus, wine & grape, berries & brambles, and ornamentals; and researchers, educators, and outreach specialists from both public and private institutions. Including several USDA administrators, there were more than 85 people in attendance. The workshop was organized through the efforts of a steering committee with membership from CSREES, ARS, NSF, NASA, public universities, and the following industries: apples and tree fruit,nuts, citrus, and wine/grape.  

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Morning Sessions and Afternoon Sessions Presentation

Workshop Summary Document