November 27, 2024
Nursery Growers Short Course
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre, 8525 Mississauga Rd, Brampton
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 |
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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 GonzalezLandscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
lgonzalez@landscapeontario.com