Commercial nursery growers and staff, don’t miss this opportunity to hear the latest integrated pest management (IPM) updates from Cassie Russell, Nursery and Landscape Specialist for OMAFA as well as IPM managers from local nurseries. In this annual workshop, Cassie will share critical information to help growers recognize and protect against pests and invasive species. This in-person workshop will be held on three days in three different regions to allow the greatest number of growers to attend. Find the best date and location for you below. 

 

Registration is required and will close for all workshops on Sunday, March 2 at 11:59 p.m.
 

$20 per attendee

All workshops will follow the same agenda. Lunch is not included, but coffee and snacks will be provided during the morning break.

 

Dates and locations:

 

Tuesday, March 4

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Hampton Community Hall

5360 Old Scugog Rd, Hampton, Ont.

 

Tuesday, March 11

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Rittenhouse Hall

4890 Victoria Avenue North, Box 4000, Vineland Station, Ont.

 

Wednesday, March 12

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Copetown Community Centre

1950 Governors Rd, Dundas, Ont.

 

REGISTER HERE

Agenda 

8:00 AM	REGISTRATION
8:30 AM	IPM Review Cassie Russell | OMAFA
8:45 AM	Safeguarding Your Facility Against the Unknown John Bakker | JC Bakker & Sons Cassie Russell | OMAFA
9:15 AM	Sanitation in the Nursery: Making a Clean Break Ree Laforet | Sheridan Nurseries
9:45 AM	Understanding Your Soil Pathogens Cassie Russel | OMAFA
10:15 AM	COFFEE BREAK
10:30 AM	Nursery Pests 101 Cassie Russel | OMAFA
11:15 AM	Data-Driven Bug Busting Lauren Janke | NVK Nurseries
11:45 AM	QUESTIONS
12:00 PM	WORKSHOP ENDS

 

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