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"Precision Indoor Propagation For High Quality Transplants" - August 3rd Tuesday 11:00 AM Eastern Time

Indoor Ag Science Cafe is an open discussion forum, planned and organized by the OptimIA project team

August Indoor Ag Science Cafe

August 3rd Tuesday 11:00 AM Eastern Time

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by
Dr. Ricardo Hernandez
North Carolina State University

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  • Indoor Ag Science Cafe is an open discussion forum, planned and organized by the OptimIA project team.

  • OptimIA (Optimizing Indoor Agriculture) is a project funded by the USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative and supported by many of you receiving this email (thank you!).

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Hydroponics IGrow PreOwned Hydroponics IGrow PreOwned

This Month's Cafe Will Be Our "BACK to BASICS" Series."Hydroponic Nutrient Management Basics" - Sept 22, 2020 - 11 AM EST

Indoor Ag Science Cafe is an open discussion forum, organized by Chieri Kubota (OSU), Erik Runkle (MSU), and Cary Mitchell (Purdue U.) supported by USDA SCRI grants

September Indoor Science Cafe

September 22nd Tuesday 11 AM EST

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This Month's Cafe Will Be Our "BACK to BASICS"

Series

"Hydroponic Nutrient Management Basics"

by Dan Gillespie (JR Peters Inc)
 

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  • Indoor Ag Science Cafe is an open discussion forum, organized by Chieri Kubota (OSU), Erik Runkle (MSU), and Cary Mitchell (Purdue U.) supported by USDA SCRI grants.

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Virtual Field Day IGrow PreOwned Virtual Field Day IGrow PreOwned

FREE ZOOM WEBINAR'S: Perennia's Virtual Field Days - Sept 8, 9 and 10

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Virtual Field Days – Sept 8, 9 and 10

Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at noon (ADT)

You’re invited to Perennia’s Virtual Field Day on Insects and Pests. Join us for an online session on Tuesday, September 8, at noon (ADT) to hear from Perennia crop specialists, researchers and producers.

AGENDA

  • Viticulture Specialists, Francisco Diez, will discuss Grape Phylloxera with guest Dr. Deb Moreau, AAFC

  • Acting Vegetable Specialist, Caitlin Congdon will present information on a trial for management of cucumber beetle and squash bug, with guest Dr. Suzie Blatt, AAFC

  • Field Crops Specialist Sonny Murray, Acting Vegetable Specialist Caitlin Congdon and Dr. Jocelyn Smith of the University of Guelph discuss Bt Trials for Control and resistance development of corn insect pests

Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at noon (ADT)

You’re invited to Perennia’s Virtual Field Day on Production Systems. Join us for an online session on Wednesday, September 9, at noon (ADT) to hear from Perennia crop specialists, researchers and producers.

AGENDA

  • Manager of Horticulture Jennifer Haverstock and Protected Crops Specialist Talia Plaskett will chat about strawberry production substrate with guest speakers Jackson Lore etc.

  • Protected Crops Specialist Talia Plaskett will discuss shipping container greens with guest speaker Phil Hatcher from Very Local Greens

Thursday, September 10, 2020, at noon (ADT)

You’re invited to Perennia’s Virtual Field Day on Weed Management. Join us for an online session on Thursday, September 10, at noon (ADT) to hear from Perennia crop specialists, researchers and producers.

AGENDA

  • Wild Blueberry Specialist Hugh Lyu discusses the major weed species in wild blueberries

  • Tree Fruit Specialist Michelle Cortens talks about weed identification in apple production

  • Manager of Horticulture Jennifer Haverstock and Gavin Graham, Weed Management Specialist with the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, discuss weed management in strawberries and a demo trial highlighting the opportunity of fall herbicide application.

REGISTRATION

Registration is required.
Cost: Free

QUESTIONS?

Caitlin Congdon
Phone:
902-698-9473
Email: congdon@perennia.ca

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