Schedule of Events

Ask the Experts Greenhouse Management

Times, sessions and speakers are subject to change.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Ridder introduction, Ridder Crop Ecosystem & Latest Horticulture Market Developments
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12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Lowering the cost and improving control of horticultural LED lighting
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The traditional approach to powering LED lighting in greenhouses and indoor farms, which involves having a power supply or driver attached to every light fixture, is wasteful and expensive. Using a centralized power source outside the grow area can significantly reduce the installation or conversion costs as well offering substantial ongoing savings on power consumption and HVAC costs. This presentation will illustrate those savings using financial models and figures validated by customers.
Joe Voyles Speaker: Joe Voyles, Vice President, Advanced Energy, Artesyn by Advanced Energy

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Implementing Successful Fungicide Rotation programs
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Rotating fungicides is paramount to successful production. Nancy Rechcigl, technical services manager for ornamentals at Syngenta, will share tips on how to best prevent and control key greenhouse diseases with a rotation program. She will discuss how to choose which fungicides to rotate when, depending on their FRAC group and disease activity, among other factors.
Nancy Rechcigl Speaker: Nancy Rechcigl, Technical Services Manager, Syngenta

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Evolution of Plant Branding through Innovation: Tags, Labels, and Merchandising
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Ask the Experts Greenhouse Management