Agriculture News

September 21, 2016

Flower growers conference set for October

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Greenhouse operators and horticulturists will have an opportunity to network with industry experts and Purdue Extension specialists during the 2016 Indiana Flower Growers Association Purdue Conference.

The conference will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Beck Center, 4540 U.S. 52 W, West Lafayette.

Topics and speakers are:

* "Purdue Extension Support to Indiana Flower Growers," Jason Henderson, associate dean and director for Purdue Extension.

* "My Vision for the Indiana Greenhouse Industry," Krishna Nemali, assistant professor of horticulture and Purdue Extension specialist.

* "Five Decisions to Consider for Increased Profits from What You Already Sell," Paul Thomas, professor and Extension specialist, University of Georgia.

* "Purdue College of Agriculture Commitment to Helping Indiana Flower Growers," Jay Akridge, Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture.

* "How to Build a Competitive Edge for Your Business," Arianna Torres, assistant professor of horticulture and agricultural economics.

* "Worker Protection Standards: What has Changed for Next Year," Joe Becovitz, Office of Indiana State Chemist.

* "Future of Indiana Agriculture / Horticulture Industry," Nathan Blume and Leah Jacobs, Indiana FFA.

* "Indiana Grown: How Does it Relate to Greenhouse Products," Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

Lunch will be provided with registration. Cost is $45 for the first IFGA member and $20 for each additional IFGA member from the same organization. For nonmembers, the charge is $60 for the first attendee and $35 for each additional attendee.

To register, go to https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cUQGLXUVhwgJHXD&Q_JFE=0

For additional information about this conference, contact Lori Jolly-Brown at ljollybr@purdue.edu or 765-496-1296.           

Writer: Cheri Frederick, 765-494-2406, cfrederick@purdue.edu 

Source: Lori Jolly-Brown, 765-494-1296, ljollybr@purdue.edu

Agricultural Communications: (765) 494-8415;
Darrin Pack, dpack@purdue.edu 
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