Archives for February 2016

February 23, 2016

Greenhouse Production Short Course

Date: March 7 and 8, 2016
Location: NJ EcoComplex, Bordentown, NJ

Come learn about the exciting world of greenhouse production! In this two-day class, our team of expert instructors will cover the core topics you need to either get your greenhouse off the ground or improve an existing program. The class will include a tour of the EcoComplex greenhouse and a mini trade show featuring greenhouse structures and supplies.

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This class will cover the topics below and more!
• Greenhouse Structures
• Heating
• Ventilation
• Cooling
• Supplemental Lighting
• Shading
• Control Systems
• High Tunnel Production
• Crop Production
• Hydroponics
• Irrigation
• Nutrient Management
• Pests and Diseases
• Aquaponics
• Specialty Crop Production
• Business Plan Basics
• Marketing and Sales

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Vegetable Crops
February 10, 2016

South Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Grower Meeting

Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Rutgers Agricultural Research & Extension Center, 121 Northville Road, Bridgeton, NJ

Pre-Registration: Required by February 18.
Contact:
Karen Holton at holton@aesop.rutgers.edu or (856) 455-3100 x4104
Susan Bradbury at bradbury@aesop.rutgers.edu or (856) 455-3100 x4101

Cost per person: $15.00 (checks preferred)
Lunch Included       
Pesticide Credits: Awarded for Cat 10, 1A, Core, PP2
Program details: Norm Lalancette, (856) 455-3100 x4124

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Filed Under: Fruit, Tree Fruit
February 8, 2016

North Jersey Tree Fruit Meeting

Date: February 24, 2016
Time: 8:30 am – 4:45 pm
Location: Hunterdon County Complex
314 State Rt. 12, Bldg. #1, Flemington, NJ 08822

See Rutgers Fruit Focus Newsletter for details.

Filed Under: Fruit, Tree Fruit