November 27, 2024
Growers Short Course 2025
Mark your calendars for February 5, 2025, and join us for a full day of knowledge and networking at this year's Growers Short Course! Enjoy engaging presentations and connect with fellow growers at the beautiful Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre. 

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
- Use promo code: EARLYBIRD until January 19, 2025
- Online registration closes February 2, 2025/ 11:59 PM


Event Information
- Free Parking
- Buffet 
Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments Included

 
Early Bird Pricing - Until January 19, 2025 Regular Pricing:
LO Member $90 LO Member $120
Non-Member $120 Non-Member $150


REGISTER HERE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Agenda 

8:00 AM REGISTRATION & COFFEE
8:30 AM Welcome Remarks & Sector Updates
Cassie Russell | OMAFA
Jeanine West | Landscape Ontario
9:00 AM Production Planning: Preparing Your Departments to Scale
Ieda Del Bianco | Van Belle Nursery
9:45 AM Water, Air & Nutrient Management in 2 Different Growing Media Types
Joseph Lament | Kind Earth Growers
10:30 AM BREAK & NETWORKING
10:50 AM Root Zone Management
Robin Talsma | NVK Nurseries
11:10 AM Roots & Coco Pots
Dan Vander Kruk | AVK Nurseries
11:30 AM Chronicles of a Nursery Startup 
Tyler Harbers | Harbers Greenhouses
12:00 AM LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:00 PM Recent Innovation In Gro-Bark Media Development
Carly Lacy | Walker Industries
1:20 PM Current Status and Evolving Innovations in the Soilless Growing Media Industry
Brian Jackson | NC State University
2:05 PM Economics of On-Farm Composting 
Ryan Munroe | NVK Nurseries
2:25 PM BREAK
2:35 PM Water & Root Health
Dr. Jeanine West | Phytoserv
Ann Huber | SRG
2:55 PM How to Develop a Good Work Culture
Ieda Del Bianco | Van Belle Nursery
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Networking Reception
 


Event Questions

Connect with Lauralee Gonzalez
Landscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
lgonzalez@landscapeontario.com