Now going into their 61st year, the sessions cover a breadth of topics, including greenhouse and business management courses. Over 95 speakers are expected in over 100 talks. Here are some highlights for greenhouse growers.
Thursday January 24 morning - Greenhouse vegetable session chaired by Linda Delli Santi of BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association:
- -Native and invasive stink bugs; by Paul Abram, AAFC, BC
- -Building your bios: Strategies for tailored IPM Program; by Maria Keating, IPM Consultant, BC
- -Future of agriculture; by Christian Kromme, Keynote speaker and author, Netherlands
Thursday January 24 afternoon – Floriculture session chaired by David Woodske, BCAGRI
- Nutritional deficiencies in bedding plants and ornamentals – why pH and EC are two major factors? By Mohyuddin Mirza, Greenhouse Crops Specialist, AB
- Basics of annual and perennial flower induction: Flower on time every time; by Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University
- New Blooms with Deb! By Debbie Foisy, Deb’s Greenhouses, AB
Friday January 25 morning – Farm Business Management session, chaired by Heather Freeman, Armstrong, BC
- Finance is Fun! By Rita Kim, Partners for Growth Advisory Services Inc., Vancouver BC
- Business Techniques to Manage Political Uncertainty; By Fabio Santeramo, University of Foggia, Italy
- Keynote, Handling Emergent Risk: The Challenge of Black Swans; By Dr David Hillson, The Risk Doctor Partnership, Hampshire, UK
New for 2019! Friday’s afternoon’s cannabis session, chaired by David Woodske, BCAGRI:
- The Transformation of Cannabis into a Horticultural Crop; By Greg Baute, Anandia Labs, BC
- Emerging Diseases of Cannabis Sativa and Approaches to Management; By Zamir Punja, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
- Moving from Indoor to Greenhouse Bio-control in Cannabis; By Amanda Brown, Biobest, BC
- Integrated Rootzone Management and Other Horticultural Management Aspects in Indoor Cannabis Production; By Youbin Zheng, University of Guelph, ON
- Cannabis Lighting: Practical Advice Comparing LED and Traditional Lighting Options; By Kendra Minkler, urban-gro Inc., CA
- Producing High Quality Cannabis Through Proper Management of Nutrients By Mohyuddin Mirza, Greenhouse Crops Specialist, AB
- The Environmental Impact of Indoor Cannabis Cultivation; By Tom Ulanowski, President, Nextleaf Labs Ltd., BC
- Quality Assurance Throughout the Production Process; By Karen Parent, Zenabis, Surrey, BC
For more, visit http://www.agricultureshow.net/horticulture-growers-short-course
