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Northeast Greenhouse Conference 2020 Postponed

6/19/2020

 
After careful consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, and keeping the safety of attendees, vendors, and presenters as our top priority, the New England Floriculture Board and Extension Representatives have decided to postpone the Northeast Greenhouse Conference to the fall of 2021. 
 
We are exploring the possibility of setting up webinars this fall in order to deliver content relevant to Pesticide Applicator Certification continuing education credit. We will provide more information about that plan when it is finalized.
 
The New England Greenhouse Floriculture Guide is in the process of being updated and will be released in paper and digital formats!
 
Please continue to check the website for more details as they are developed or contact our conference office at info@delanemeetingevent.com. 
 
Please stay safe and healthy,
The New England Floriculture Board and Extension Representatives

2021 Keynote Speaker Announced

6/19/2020

 
The Northeast Greenhouse is please to announce John Kennedy as the 2021 Keynote Speaker.  John Kennedy is a professional speaker, strategist and author who, over the last two decades, has been building and delivering business sales, service and success strategies to over 500,000 audience members world-wide.... one innovative idea at a time.  
About the presentation: 
“The Attraction and Retention of Top Talent” 
One of the biggest challenges our industry faces is the ability to attract and retain top talent.  Join John Kennedy as he delivers this dynamic and timely topic that addresses how to build a culture of attraction through leadership, teamwork, values and volition.
The biggest question anyone can ask in this economy—Why would anyone want to come work with you?  Another tough question—Would you work with you?  John Kennedy will help you answer these questions with the right answers of opportunity to build a successful culture of attraction and retention.  Click here to learn more.

The 2019-20 edition of the New England Greenhouse Floriculture Guide is now available. Order your copy today!

1/17/2019

 
NEGC 2019-2020 Floriculture Guide
New England greenhouse growers have long relied on the New England Greenhouse Floriculture Guide, for its unbiased, detailed information about insect and mite management, disease prevention and management, weed control, and plant growth regulation. The Guide is updated every two years to ensure that it provides up-to-date information about crop management methods and products. 

The new edition presents updates on available products and rates, and natural enemies for greenhouse use. We also updated the section of Best
Management Practices to minimize the threat to bees and other pollinators.

The Guide is updated every two years by floriculture faculty and staff from the six New England State Universities, and is published by New England Floriculture, Inc.

The 2019-20 edition of the Guide is now available for $40 per copy via the Northeast Greenhouse Conference website (click here).

The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. - a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. 

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @negreenhouse and look for our hashtag #negreenhouse on Twitter.

For more information, contact Delaney Meeting & Event Management, Phone: 802-865-5202, info@delaneymeetingevent.com, http://www.negreenhouse.org 

Earn Pesticide Recertification Credits at the Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo

9/14/2018

 
Keeping up to date with pesticide recertification is a fact of life for greenhouse growers.  A total of 12 hours of presentations (credits will vary by state) will be offered for the six New England states plus New York and Pennsylvania.

Please check the schedule on the program brochure, as some of the presentations are held concurrently or are presented in Spanish. 

Licensed pesticide applicators from New England States will be able to earn up to six credit hours on the first day and up to six credit hours on the second day of the conference. Licensed applicators from New York will be able to earn up to 4.5 credit hours on the first day and up to 4.5 credit hours on the second day of the conference.

Come learn from the following leading experts in their fields: 

On Wednesday, November 7: 
  • Diseases Caused by Bacteria and Viruses in the Greenhouse-Beware! Margery Daughtrey, Cornell University 
  • Diseases Caused by Fungi in The Greenhouse – Watch Out!  Cheryl Smith, University of New Hampshire 
  • Identificaion y Monitoreo de Plagas, Ana Legrand, University of Connecticut ( Espacio limitado, require preinscripción)
  • ID of Key Insects and Mites, Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, Buglady Consulting 
  • Making the Most of Biopesticides in Your Crop Production System, Michael Brownbridge, Vineland Research and Innovation Center 
  • Apicación de Agroquimicos,  Javier E. Lopes, Altman Plants ( Espacio limitado, require preinscripción)

On Thursday, November 8:
  • Big Bo and the Mildews Say “Resist!”, Margery Daughtrey, Cornell University 
  • Insecticide and Miticide Resistance: Basic and Advanced Principles, Richard S. Cowles, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station 
  • Evaluating Biological Control Recommendations, Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, Buglady Consulting 
  • Next Generation Biological Control – Coming Soon to a Greenhouse Near You?  Michael Brownbridge, Vineland Research and Innovation Center 
  • Biocontrol in Perennials for Indoor and Outdoor Production, Roger McGaughey, Pioneer Gardens, Inc. 
  • Successfully implementing BCA's in a pest management program, Ronald Valentin, Head Technical Support – North America, Bioline AgroSciences

The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. - a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. 

Business and Marketing sessions at the Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo

9/6/2018

 
November 7th:
  • Savvy Marketing Tips to Help Your Business Grow, Dustyn Nelson, Frank’s Landscape Construction, Maggie Bridge, Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses, Sue Adams, Adams Greenhouses
  • E-commerce and E-marketing in the Green Industry, Ariana Torres, Purdue University
November 8th
  • Your Already have the Most Profitable Tool You’ll Ever Own… But it Didn’t Come with a Manual, Erin Pirro, Farm Credit East
  • Human Resource Basics to Plan for Success, Rebecca Adams, Adams Fairacres Farms
  • Key to Business Success(ion), Erin Pirro, Farm Credit East

Meet the Presenters

​Dustyn Nelson is the operations manager for a landscape construction company and serving as a board member for the Connecticut Nursery and Landscaping Association. Formerly, he was employed as the business development coordinator at The Garden Barn Nursery. During his time at each establishment, Dustyn developed locally-grown branding programs and marketing plans that utilized new ways to connect with the upcoming generation of consumers.
​Sue Adams is vice-president of Adams Greenhouses, a five- acre operation in Poughkeepsie, NY. Their largest account is the family's four garden centers for which they supply with over four million plants. Sue works closely with Adams' marketing department, creating special promotions, brochures and website information. She is an award winning container designer, graduate of Cornell University, serves on the New England Floriculture Board and is president of New York State Flower Industries.
​Erin Pirro is a farm business consultant for Farm Credit East. She has been helping farmers and agriculturists, large and small, make their businesses run better since 2001. With a background in agricultural economics, her focus has been on benchmarking and profitability improvement because sustainability means economics, too! Erin leads the Farm Credit East's Agricultural Retail Benchmarks program working with a group of 50 progressive agriculturists to analyze financial and operational metrics to set industry standards, and use that information to focus clients' strategic business planning. Her family raises and markets Connecticut grown lamb and wool products. Each spring, we provide shearing services for sheep, llamas, and alpacas.
​Maggie Bridge has been working with plants at her family's garden center since childhood. In 2007, she graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.S. in Business Administration and a dual emphasis in Marketing and Human Resource Management. For the past decade, she has been the Manager of Sales and Marketing at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, and is a current Board Member of the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association.
​Dr. Ariana Torres is currently an assistant professor in the departments of Agricultural Economics and Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at Purdue University. Dr. Torres' primary responsibility is to develop and deliver marketing and economics educational programs to the specialty crop industry. Dr. Torres has over 9 years of experience working on the intersection of economics and the specialty crops industry. She works closely with a range of specialty crop growers including vertical farms and ornamental growers. Her expertise include the economic modeling of adoption of new technologies, the development of decision making tools for specialty crop growers, and the economic impact of growers decision-making processes. More information at: hort.purdue.edu/hortbusiness
Rebecca Adams grew up in the greenhouse industry, working at Mark Adams Greenhouses until she left to pursue a career in Human Resources. She currently works in Human Resources at Adams Fairacre Farms in Poughkeepsie, NY, and teaches a course in Human Resource Management at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Rebecca has her Master’s degree from Penn State in Human Resource Management and specializes in benefits and workplace safety.

Growing Greenhouse Vegetables - educational sessions offered at 2018 Northeast Greenhouse Conference

8/27/2018

 
The Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will feature educational sessions on growing greenhouse vegetables on November 8, 2018. 
  • Choosing Varieties for Greenhouse Leafy Greens and Vegetables, Andrew Mefferd, Growing for Market Magazine
  • Maximize Vine Crop Production with Proper Environmental Control, Richard McAvoy, University of Connecticut 

Meet the Presenters

Andrew Mefferd
Andrew Mefferd has been the editor and publisher of Growing for Market magazine since 2016. Before that, he spent seven years in the research department at Johnny’s Selected Seeds, traveling internationally to consult with researchers and farmers on the best practices in greenhouse growing. For more about the magazine, visit www.growingformarket.com. 

Richard McAvoy
​Dr. Richard McAvoy received his PhD from Rutgers University.   He joined the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Connecticut as Extension Specialist for Greenhouse Crops in 1988.  He has served as Professor and Department Head since 2011. Dr. McAvoy’s research has focused on issues related to greenhouse crop production. 

Advanced Hydroponic Production educational sessions offered at the Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo.

8/17/2018

 
The Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will feature educational sessions on Advanced Hydroponic Production on November 8, 2018. 
  • Greenhouse Strawberry Production-Physiologies and Technologies for High Quality Fruit Production, Chieri Kubota, The Ohio State University 
  • Benefits and Risks of a Closed-Loop Irrigation, Rosa E. Raudales, University of Connecticut 
  • Successfully implementing BCA’s in a Pest Management Program, Ronald Valentin, Bioline Agrosciences, Inc. 
On November 7th:
  • Transforming the Way Food is Grown, Paul Sellew, Little Leaf Farms

About the Presenters

​Dr. Chieri Kubota is a professor in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, the Ohio State University. Dr. Kubota received Ph.D. in Horticultural Engineering and M.S. in Horticultural Science from Chiba University, Japan. Dr. Kubota worked as faculty for 6 years in Chiba University, 16 years in University of Arizona and recently joined the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at the Ohio State University. Her research program focuses on the development of science-based technologies in the area of controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Dr. Kubota’s research includes value-added grafting, soilless strawberry production, as well as LED lighting applications. 
​Rosa E. Raudales is an assistant professor in Plant Science at the University of Connecticut. Rosa received a Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Florida, a M.Sc. in Plant Pathology from The Ohio State University, and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Science and Production Systems from Zamorano University. Rosa’s research program focuses on understanding how to use low-quality water for irrigation of greenhouse crops. The Raudales team conducts research on control of plant pathogens in closed-loop hydroponics, evaluating factors that affect clogging of irrigation systems, safe use of reclaimed-water, and water treatment options for control of pathogens, algae, biofilm and residual chemicals.  Rosa’s research and outreach program address management of biological, chemical and physical parameters in water that affect the plan health and irrigation efficiency of greenhouse crops.
Follow Rosa on Instagram @rosaraudales or Twitter @RaudalesLab 
​Ronald Valentin was born in the heart of the greenhouse industry in the Netherlands. His family owned a greenhouse operation and his father started using biological control in 1971. At a very young age, Ronald developed an interest for the “bugs” and as a teenager; he was managing and producing the biological control agents for the family greenhouse operation. After finishing his education in crop protection management, biochemistry and vegetable production at State Secondary College of Agriculture in De Lier the Netherland, he embarked on a career in biological control in 1986. Over the years, Ronald has worked with many growers to set up sustainable and effective pest management programs with as a focus to use BCA’s as a first line of defense. Ronald is currently Technical Lead and Commercial Manager for Bioline Agrosciences in North America and Director for Bioline Canada Inc.
​Paul Sellew has over 30 years of experience developing and leading successful companies, Paul has built a career on his belief in sustainable agriculture. As the founder of Backyard Farms, he brought locally-grown tomatoes to the East Coast market. Paul also founded and served as CEO of Harvest Power, North America's largest processor of organics. Paul holds a BS in Horticulture from Cornell University.

​The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. - a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. 

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @negreenhouse and look for our hashtag #negreenhouse on Twitter.

For information about registration, contact Delaney Meeting & Event Management, Phone: 802-865-5202, info@delaneymeetingevent.com, http://www.negreenhouse.org 

Educational sessions on starting hydroponic leafy greens and herb production offered at the Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo

8/13/2018

 
The Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will feature educational sessions on starting hydroponic leafy greens and herb production on November 7, 2018.
  • Production Systems for Leafy Greens and Herbs, Neil S. Mattson, Cornell University
  • Nutrient Solution and pH Management for Hydroponic Crops, Ryan Dickson, University of New Hampshire
Space is limited, requires pre-registration. See the whole program schedule at http://www.negreenhouse.org.

Meet the Presenters

Neil Mattson
​Neil S. Mattson joined Cornell University in 2007 and is currently an associate professor and greenhouse extension specialist in the School of Integrative Plant Science. His research is focused on the physiology of both floriculture and vegetable crops in controlled environments. Research interests include supplemental lighting strategies to improve crop quality and reduce greenhouse energy use, conventional and organic nutrient management, and plant abiotic stress physiology. Mattson is director of Cornell Controlled Environment Agriculture group. He has a PHD from University of California Davis.

Ryan Dickson
​Ryan Dickson is the State Extension Specialist for Greenhouse Management and Technologies at the University of New Hampshire. Ryan has a PhD in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Florida.

Advanced Biocontrol Educational Sessions Offered at Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo

7/18/2018

 
The Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will feature educational sessions on advanced biocontrol on November 7 and 8, 2018. 
On Wednesday, November 7th 
  • ID of Key Insects and Mites, Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, Buglady Consulting
  • Making the most of Biopesticides in your Crop Production System, Michael Brownbridge, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
On Thursday, November 8th 
  • Evaluating Biological Control Recommendations, Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, Buglady Consulting  
  • Next Generation Biological Control - Coming Soon to a Greenhouse near You?  Michael Brownbridge, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
See the whole program schedule at http://www.negreenhouse.org. 

Meet the Presenters 
  • Suzanne Wainwright-Evans is a graduate of the University of Florida with degrees in entomology and environmental horticulture. She has been working in the horticulture industry for more than 25 years.  Her focus has been on biological control and using pesticides properly.  Suzanne has worked throughout the United States and internationally consulting to greenhouses, nurseries, and gardens.   She is the owner of Buglady Consulting, now in business for 16 years. 
  • Michael Brownbridge received his Ph.D. from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne in the UK and has worked in biological control and crop management systems for over 25 years. His work has taken him to positions in Israel, Kenya, the USA and New Zealand prior to joining the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Canada as Research Director, Horticultural Production Systems in July 2009. He leads a diverse research team and an industry-focused portfolio of projects on production, biological control and integrated management systems for greenhouse, nursery, landscape and field vegetable crops.

Pesticide recertification credits will be available for the six New England states plus New York; however, the number of credits may vary by state. 

The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. - a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. 

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @negreenhouse and look for our hashtag #negreenhouse on Twitter.

Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will feature educational sessions on Perennial Production on November 8, 2018.

6/18/2018

 
This session will feature:
  • Propagating Perennials - Stephanie Burnett
  • Natives, A Grower’s Perspective - Peter van Berkum
  • Nutrient Management with Herbaceous Perennials - Sinclair Adam
  • Biocontrol in Perennials for Indoor and Outdoor Production - Roger McGaughey
  • Deer Resistant Plants - Sinclair Adam
Meet the presenters:
​
Stephanie Burnett is an associate professor of horticulture at the University of Maine in the School of Food and Agriculture. She graduated with a B.S. in Zoology, a M.S. in Horticulture from Auburn University, and a Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on greenhouse irrigation and fertilization; she is also working on improving propagation systems and protocols.

Peter van Berkum holds a degree in Plant Science from UNH. He studied horticulture for a year in the Netherlands. He and his wife Leslie started Van Berkum Nursery 30 years ago, and currently supply natives and other perennials to the northern New England wholesale market. Peter was a recipient of the 2012 Perennial Plant Association Grower of the Year award.

Sinclair Adams is an extension educator in floriculture with Penn State Extension, based in Lebanon County PA, and flower trial director since 2013. He has received a B.S. from the Univ. of Wyoming in Plant and Soil Science, and a M.S. from the Univ. of Vermont in Plant and Soil Science. Holder of 15 plant patents, Sinclair has developed Tiarella, Chrysanthemum, and Phlox selections for industry, and is a member of ASHS, PPA, Pi Alpha Xi, & the Hardy Plant Society.

Roger McGaughey is the head grower at Pioneer Gardens in Deerfield, MA. He has a B.S. in Horticulture from Reading University (Grade Second Class Honors). Roger has 44 years of experience as a grower and is a columnist for GrowerTalks magazine.

The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. - a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management.
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