December 30, 2024
Nursery Growers Short Course
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre, 8525 Mississauga Rd, Brampton
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 at 11:59 PM.
Event information
- Free parking
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and refreshments included.
- This is an in-person event, no virtual options are available.
| Early Bird Pricing - Until January 19, 2025 | After January 19, 2025 |
| LO Member: $90 | LO Member: $120 |
| Non-Member: $120 | Non-Member: $150 |
REGISTER HERE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Agenda
| 8:00 AM | REGISTRATION & HOT BREAKFAST |
| 8:30 AM | Welcome Remarks & Sector Updates Jeanine West | Landscape Ontario |
| 9:00 AM | Production Planning: Preparing Your Departments to Scale Ieda Del Bianco | Van Belle Nursery |
| 9:45 AM | Water and Nutrient Management in Native Perennial Plug Culture Joseph Lament | Kind Earth Growers |
| 10:30 AM | BREAK & NETWORKING |
| 10:50 AM | Root Zone Management Robin Talsma | NVK Nurseries |
| 11:10 AM | A Nurserymans Journey of Air-Pruned Pots Dan Vander Kruk | AVK Nurseries |
| 11:30 AM | Chronicles of a Nursery Startup Tyler Harbers | Harbers Greenhouses |
| 12:00 PM | 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 Dr. 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 Dr. 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 |
| RECEPTION SPONSOR |
|---|
| PRESENTING SPONSORS |
|---|
| SUPPORTING SPONSORS |
|---|
Event Questions
Connect with Lauralee GonzalezLandscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
lgonzalez@landscapeontario.com