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

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

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE