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Greenhouse
Production Workshop
August
25, 2005
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Seminar
Description
The
Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Alabama Nursery &
Landscape Association, and allied industries will hold a
Greenhouse Production Short Course on Thursday, August 25, 2005.
The
workshop will provide an depth lectures on correctly watering
greenhouse crops, which if frequently a challenge for
experienced growers and employees just starting to learn crop
culture. David Jewell from Sakata Seed Company will bring all of
us up to date on pansies and pansy marketing opportunities. He
will be followed by a discussion of the benefits of greenhouse
sanitation practices and how to implement a sanitation program
in your business.
In
the afternoon, we will feature a panel of growers from different
of greenhouse businesses who will discuss a wide range of
greenhouse topics. Ever wished you could discuss ideas,
problems, questions with a group of growers? Here’s your
chance! Give it a little thought and come prepared to join in
the discussion.
The
shot course is designed for growers, managers and employees.
Therefore, management is encouraged to bring their employees to
the short courses. This is an opportunity to share information
and experiences with speakers, allied industry representatives,
and other growers.
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Seminar
Itinerary
Time
Activity
8:00-9:00
Registration
9:00-10:00
Watering greenhouse crops
Raymond Kessler
Incorrect watering of greenhouse
crops is one of the most common causes of crop delay, a
reduction of crop quality, or crop loss. Dr. Kessler will
discuss management of crop watering from the grower standpoint
and practical “how to” methods for those learning how to
water crop.
10:00-10:45
Marketing pansies, or how to put a smile on your
face
David Jewell
David Jewell from Sakata will
talk about capturing your "fair share" of the
exploding Halloween decorating dollar. He will discuss
containers that product is retailed in, retail display,
utilizing color, expanding the offering, scheduling, new
opportunities and merchandising at retail.
10:45-11:00
Morning break
11:00-12:00
Greenhouse sanitation practices
Raymond Kessler
Pesticide applications get more
expensive every year both because of the cost of the chemicals
and the labor to put them out. Dr. Kessler will discuss
sanitation strategies that you can implement in your business
to reduce the cost and risk of pesticides while making your
operation a more pleasant place of work.
12:00-1:00
Lunch
1:00-3:00
Grower Panel Discussion
Carole Barton, David Wright,
Tommy Loder, John Nelson, and others
Attendees should bring their
questions, problems, and great ideas to puzzle and challenge our
panel of experienced greenhouse growers. Moderated by Raymond
Kessler, our panel will discuss how they use plant growth
retardants, water crops, deal with pesky insects and diseases,
and many other topics. Come prepared to join in the discussion.
3:00-4:30
Tour of Southern Growers greenhouse facilities
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For
more information contact:
Linda Van
Dyke, Executive Director
Alabama Nursery & Landscape
Association
P.O. Box 9
Auburn, AL 36831‑0009
Phone: (334)
821‑5148
Fax: (334) 821-9111
J. Raymond Kessler, Jr.
Department of Horticulture
101 Funchess Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Phone: (334) 844-3055
Fax: (334) 844-3131
Directions:
Traveling
south or north on I-65, take exit 173 (Northern Blvd, HWY 231)
east. Take the Wetumpka HWY north 2 miles. Southern Homes &
Gardens will be on the left.
Traveling
west on I-85, take the HWY 231 (Northern Blvd) ramp and go
north. Take the Wetumpka HWY north 2 miles. Southern Homes &
Gardens will be on the left.
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REGISTRATION
Registration
Fees:
$5.00 per person or
$25.00 per company
( 5 or more)
participants @ $5.00
each =
(x)
company rate =
$25.00
Total
Amount Enclosed $
Please
make checks or money orders payable to the Alabama Nursery
& Landscape Association or pay at the seminar. Please
return payment with this completed form to:
Alabama Nursery & Landscape
Association
P.O. Box 9
Auburn, AL 36831‑0009
Phone: (334) 821-5148
Fax: (334) 821-9111
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