2013 Best Greenhouse Practices Field Day

Pest Management and Marketing of Ornamentals

When: Friday, March 1, 2013, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Robin's Flower Pot, 387 Webster Road, Farmington, ME 04938
Cost: $15 (includes lunch),
Registration: Pre-register Online. If you have questions concerning online registration contact Meghan Dill, 207-581-3878.
Description: We will begin with a walking tour of the Greenhouse facilities at Robin’s Flower Pot followed by presentations and discussion covering; Hands-on Scouting and Planning, Helping your Customer Choose the Right Pest Management Products, and Marketing Tools and Strategies.
Contact: Lois Stack, 207-581-2949.

Printable Agenda [PDF]

Morning:

(8:30-9:00 a.m.) Registration – Coffee, Tea, and Pastries
(9:00-9:15 a.m.) Introduction to the Program -
Robin Jordan, Robin’s Flower Pot & Kathy Murray, Maine Dept. of Ag. & Lois Stack, UMaine Cooperative Extension
(9:15-10:00 a.m.) Walking Tour of the Greenhouses -
Robin Jordan, Robin’s Flower Pot
(10:00-11:00 a.m.) Hands-on Scouting and Planning -
Kathy Murray, Maine Dept. of Ag.
(11:00-12:00 p.m.) Helping your Customers Choose the Right Pest Management Products -
Gary Fish, Maine Dept. of Ag.
(12:00-1:00 p.m.) LUNCH -Provided

Afternoon:

(1:00-2:30 p.m.) Marketing Tools and Strategies -
Cameron Bonsey, Coast of Maine Organic Products
(2:30 p.m.) Wrap Up – Pesticide Credits & Evaluation