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
