Conference, workshops to cultivate growers' knowledge

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Operators of greenhouses, nurseries and garden centers can learn about new production techniques and get advice on marketing at the 2012 Indiana Flower Growers Association Bedding Plant Conference and a series of free educational workshops across the state.

The statewide IFGA conference will be Feb. 23 at Crossroads Greenhouse in Indianapolis. The Educational Series for Greenhouse and Nursery Growers and Garden Centers, funded by the Indiana Department of Agriculture, will be held at various sites beginning Jan. 18.

The conference will include sessions on temperature and light management, plant growth regulators, pest management, and marketing and economics for growers. It will begin with a tour of the greenhouses. Sessions will feature speakers from Michigan State, Ohio State and Purdue universities, along with owners of successful greenhouses and marketing operations.

Find New Business Strategies at The Great Southern Tree Conference: Nov. 30 - Dec 2, 2011, Gainsville, FL

Growth, Change, Progress are all key words that will be heard throughout the 2011 Great Southern Tree Conference.  While the industry has certainly changed in the last ten years and is currently being reshaped by the economy, the conference remains committed to educating the entire tree industry and aims to enhance the business knowledge of tree producers throughout the Southeastern United States.  Mark your calendars for November 30 – December 2, 2011 and plan to be in Gainesville, FL.

Known for its strong roots in production techniques, this year’s conference also features marketing and business strategies, growth projections and research on pests, water and tree evaluations.  Attendees will be provided with valuable take-a-ways to use instantly in their businesses.

Link to more information: Great Southern Tree Conference

Huntsville Herb Society conference

Huntsville Herb Society conference Agenda scheduled for July 18th, 2009
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Great Plains Sorghum Conference scheduled Aug. 11-12 in Amarillo

AMARILLO – Two days of informative meetings and field tours are planned for the Great Plains Sorghum Conference and Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America, to be held Aug. 11-12 in the Amarillo area.

The meeting will start at 8 a.m. Aug. 11 with presentations at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Amarillo. The presentations will be followed by afternoon tours of an ethanol plant, dairy, Advanta and Richardson Seed, said Dr. Brent Bean, Texas AgriLife Extension Service agronomist and coordinator of the event.

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