SOLD OUT: Profiting from your Greenhouse Effect:
the Essentials of Season Extension
February 28 – 29, 2012 in
Debert, Nova Scotia
Are you looking to extend your growing season and diversify the crops
you grow? Join renowned organic greenhouse growers and industry
representatives for a practical two-day workshop on greenhouses, hoop
houses and season extension techniques.
Sessions will cover the basics of greenhouse selection and production,
including soil fertility, transplants, grafting, plastic selection and
heat and water management. Speakers will also discuss how to choose the
right greenhouse for your operation, construction tips for high tunnels
and low tunnels, and other season extension options.
Who should attend:
o New producers interested in greenhouses/high tunnels
o Organic and low-input growers looking for new
opportunities
o Current producers who want to make better use of their
existing infrastructure
Cost to attend is $75 for
ACORN members and $100 for non-members (includes refreshments, supper
on Tuesday, breakfast and lunch on Wednesday).
A second day only
registration is also available for $40 ($60 non-members), including
lunch, which covers more advanced topics. Please note that hotel is
extra.
Attendance is limited, so
don't delay! ACORN HAS SOLD OUT!
All sessions will be held at
the Debert Hospitality and
Convention Centre.
Centrally located only 15 minutes away from Truro, NS, the facility
provides rooms (private and shared with kitchenettes) starting at $50
per night. Book a room by calling (902) 662-4074.
Sponsored by National Research
Council's Industrial
Research Assistance Program, ThinkFarm, Multi-Shelter Solutions,
OCTA Greenhouses, and Halifax
Seed
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Day 1
(Tuesday Feb 28)
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| 1:00-1:15 |
Welcome
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| 1:15-2:30 |
The greenhouse effect: the influence of light,
water and heat on plant growth with Lloyd Mapplebeck, Nova Scotia Agricultural College |
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| 2:30-3:30 |
Choosing greenhouse structures to meet your needs
and future trends in plastic with Vincent Dieras, Halifax Seed |
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Break |
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4:00-5:15
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A step-by-step guide to greenhouse construction
with David Blanchard, Pleasant Hill Farm |
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Supper |
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| 7:00-9:00 |
Evening forum: “My
biggest mistakes and greatest successes” Experienced growers share
advice with up-and-comers.
Panelists: David Blanchard, Josh Oulton, Tim Livingstone, Marcus
Casson, Norm Eygenraam
Moderator: Rupert Jannasch |
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Day 2 (Wednesday Feb 29)
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| 8:15-9:30 |
Secrets of transplant production for organic
market gardeners with Tim Livingstone, Strawberry Hill Farm |
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| 9:30-10:30 |
Keeping greenhouse soils fertile: nutrients,
compost and salt with Rupert Jannasch, Ironwood Farm |
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Break |
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| 11:00-12:00 |
Grafting tomatoes and cucurbits with Dr. Cary Rivard,
Kansas State University (video link) |
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| 12:00-12:30 |
Low cost tunnels and gutter connected cold frames
with Paul Bourque, OCTA Greenhouses |
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Lunch |
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| 1:15-2:15 |
Controlling the impact of wind and water on
greenhouse structures and the option of moveable greenhouses with Norm
Eygenraam, Multi-Shelter
Solutions |
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| 2:15-3:15 |
Inexpensive season extension options with David
Greenberg, Red Fox Farm |
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| 3:15-3:30 |
Wrap-up |
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Debert Hospitality and Convention Centre
is located at 130 Ventura Drive, Debert NS (see map below)
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