Going to CGC? Check out the “Tools of the Trade” Workshop Wed&Thurs!

What is it?

This year at the Canada Greenhouse Conference, we are featuring 8 stations where suppliers and researchers can give small, hands-on demonstrations to growers. The aim is to teach growers a new skill that can help them with their IPM or production needs.

Read on for more details on the demo topics and where to find us!

Who will be there?

Here are some of the exciting vendors and their demonstration topics!

  • Vineland Research and Innovation Centre : “Zoom in and Decide: Microscope Test-Drive”
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) – “Green Bugs in Vegetable Greenhouses – Which Do You Have?”
  • Anatis –“ Mites of Greenhouses: Identification, Biology and Control”
  • GrowLiv – “How to Spot a Healthy Predatory Mite Sachet”
  • Biobee – “Blow ‘Em Out… Keep ‘Em Alive: Best Practices for Biocontrol Application”
  • Zengenti – “Click-Along Demonstration of Ontario’s Crop Protection Hub and Crop IPM”
  • Susanne “The Buglady” Wainwright-Evans: “Easy Quality Control of Biologicals for Growers”
  • Fytobooster – “How to Test Different Growing Media for Microgreen and Hydroponic Production”

WHERE is it?

The workshop will be held in Ballroom A of the conference centre. See the circled area in red on the map below!

When is it?

The workshop will be held both days of the conference from 9:30-11:30 both mornings and from 2-4 on Wednesday afternoon. Make sure to come see the two featured speakers as well!

9:30 – 10:15 am – Wednesday and Thursday:

Joe Miller from Zengenti will give a detailed demonstration of Ontario’s Crop Protection Hub and Crop IPM. He will walk you through the basics as well as new features we’ve just released.

2:00-2:45pm – Wednesday:

Suzanne “The Bug Lady” Wainwright-Evans will demonstrate quality assurance techniques for common natural enemies that growers need to know!

More Details

For more information on the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, including how to register, go here: https://www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com/



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