FW: Don't Miss this Greenhouse and Controlled Environment Agriculture Workshop

[Izetta M. Chambers]

In case you know of anybody interested in learning about extending your season with the use of high tunnels or greenhouses.

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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:46:01 -0500
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Subject: Don't Miss this Greenhouse and Controlled Environment Agriculture Workshop

From your friends at Growers Supply: We thought you would like to learn about this opportunity.

Attention farmers, gardeners and anyone else who is considering growing food for local markets. Controlled environment agriculture allows you to grow premium quality crops all year long. You can produce a substantial amount of food in a small space using techniques such as aquaponics and hydroponics in a controlled environment. In this two-day comprehensive workshop, you'll learn about techniques and methods to grow fresh food, sustainably, year round. You will see Growers Supply greenhouses that demonstrate various methods of cooling, heating, energy efficiency and natural ventilation.  If you are considering buying a greenhouse but would like to understand greenhouse designs and equipment options, this workshop will benefit you.  Plus, you'll learn about innovative food growing methods that can produce income for you and your family from industry veterans John Pade and Rebecca Nelson, owners of Nelson and Pade, Inc., and other industry experts. Morning sessions are held in a classroom. Presentations are interesting and dynamic. Attendee questions and participation is encouraged. Afternoon sessions are held in Nelson and Pade, Inc.'s demonstration greenhouse. Attendees will be able to practice what is taught. Activities include fish feeding, greenhouse construction techniques, water quality testing, plant seeding and harvesting, and much more! Details: Location:  Nelson and Pade, Inc., Montello, WI Date: February 17-18, 2012 Materials included:  Course materials, certificate of participation Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments Cost: $595 Registration: Call Nelson and Pade, Inc. at 608-297-8708, email in...@aquaponics.com or visit http://www.growyearround.com/ Pre-registration is required. www.growyearround.com

Workshop Agenda Topics Covered: What is controlled environment agriculture Opportunities in controlled environment agriculture Greenhouse designs and environmental control Energy efficiency in greenhouse designs Environmental monitoring and control Heating options Cooling options Alternative energy Plant lighting – supplemental for greenhouses Plant lighting – full lighting for non-greenhouse applications Urban agriculture – myths and realities Hydroponics (raising plants in a soilless system) – methods, crops, fertilizers and fertilizer recipes Aquaponics (raising fish and plants in a soilless system) – history, methods, crops, water quality Organic growing in a greenhouse Home food production Farm market systems Commercial systems Specialty crop marketing Creating a web presence Economics of aquaponics and hydroponics in a controlled environment agriculture Greenhouse Sessions: Greenhouse components Environmental control points Greenhouse monitoring systems Greenhouse construction techniques Plant seeding, transplanting in soilless systems Biological (natural) pest control Harvesting and packaging options Product storage and delivery Aquaponics – water quality Fish feeds and feeding Instructors: The instructors for this workshop have decades of experience in controlled environment agriculture.  They believe in sustainable, local food production and encourage its practice throughout the world. John Pade, Nelson and Pade, Inc., Expert in Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture Rebecca Nelson, Nelson and Pade, Inc., Expert in Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture Sarah Kaatz, Education Director  for Aquaponics and Aquaculture Bethany Reinholtz, Energy Advisor,  Focus on Energy Kathleen Paynter, Nelson and Pade, Inc., Marketing More speakers to be announced. Registration: Call Nelson and Pade, Inc. at 608-297-8708, email in...@aquaponics.com or visit http://www.growyearround.com/ Pre-registration is required.

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