To: SC Specialty Crop Growers Association All Hyder Farms Employees

From: Nathan Hyder

Subject: Apple Scab Research ProjectManagement Plan Meeting

Good Afternoon Employees,

I hope this email finds you all well. I am writing this email in regard to the ongoing apple scab problem
that plagues farmers around the country as well as our own farm. I amScientists are currently
conducting research on this diseasedisease but there are a few steps that are recommended for
management. This research will is being done to be used to help better inform growers all around the
state and help boost the state economy.

During my own current researchresearch, I have found there are limited chemical treatments that are
available and even fewer organic practices that are available. I have found that the best practices are
planting disease resistant varieties. As far as fungicides go, I have seen that copper-based fungicides are
the most effective in managing apple scab. For organic management, removing the dead leaves at the
end of the year seems to be the best solution to prevent over wintering.

I propose that we help better inform farmers on dealing with these issues by making information more
readily available and publishing more facts on the disease.hold a company meeting on April 30, 2021.
During this meeting we will discuss a plan to attempt to control and slow down the disease. This meeting
will be especially important for those employees currently overseeing spraying and orchard
management. I am sure that through your your hard work and dedication, we will be able to successfully
control this problem. organization; we will be able to help farmers statewide. I would love to hear from
you and get a chance to add to my research as well as discuss future writings and publications. I look
forward to seeing you all on the 30th. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at
nlhyder@clemson.edu.

Thank you in advance,

Best regards

Nathan Hyder