December 15, 2023
Nursery Growers Short Course
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Arboretum, University of Guelph | 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph
Sponsorship Opportunities available:
Elevate your brand and support the Growers Sector Group by becoming a sponsor.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this flourishing event. Save the date and watch your knowledge and network blossom.
Registration Information
- In-Person Limited Capacity: 120 people **SOLD OUT**
- Use promo code: EARLYBIRD until January 30, 2024
- Online registration closes February 5, 2024/ Midnight
Event Information
- Free Parking
- Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments Included
| Early Bird Pricing - Until January 30, 2024 | Regular Pricing: |
| LO Member $100 | LO Member $120 |
| Non-Member $130 | Non-Member $150 |
SOLD OUT! VIRTUAL OPTION NOW AVAILABLE HERE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Agenda
| 8:00 AM | REGISTRATION & COFFEE |
| 8:30 AM | Welcome Remarks & OMAFRA Updates: "What's Coming Up?" Cassie Russell | OMAFRA |
| 8:50 AM | What's Growing On? Dr. Jeanine West | Landscape Ontario Updates on issues that affect your farms |
| 9:10 AM | Growing Leaders: Professional Development in the Nursery Industry Tyler Hoskins | Robinson Nursery |
| 9:40 AM | The Importance of Nursery-Municipal Partnership in Effective Tree Selection, Planting and Management Charlene Williams | Vineland Research and Innovation |
| 10:05 AM | BREAK & NETWORKING |
| 10:30 AM | On-Farm Composting at Kobes' Nursery Ben Kobes | Kobes Nursery |
| 10:45 AM | Trials, Tips and Techniques from the Verbinnen's Team Alex and Mark Verbinnen | Verbinnen's Nursery |
| 11:10 AM | NVK's Successes and Failures of 2023 Lucas Kampen and Nolan Togeretz | NVK Nurseries |
| 11:35 AM | Trials and Tribulations: R&D at Robinson Nursery Tyler Hoskins | Robinson Nursery |
| 12:15 PM | LUNCH & NETWORKING |
| 1:05 PM | Getting The Most From your Substrate When Producing Container Crops Dr. James "Jim" S. Owen Jr. | USDA-ARS |
| 1:50 PM | Soil Health: Comprehensive Testing to Inform your Management Jason Henry | Vineland Research and Innovation |
| 2:25 PM | BREAK & NETWORKING |
| 2:45 PM | Getting Started with Cover Crops Jake Munroe | OMAFRA |
| 3:15 PM | Utilizing 3D Vision for Tree Nursery Caliper Measurement Dr. Medhat Moussa and David Weales | University of Guelph |
| 3:35 PM | Technology in the Greenhouse Rodney Bierhuizen | Sunrise Greenhouses |
| 4:00 PM | ADJOURN |
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Event Questions
Connect with Lauralee GonzalezLandscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
lgonzalez@landscapeontario.com