Tag: energy efficiency

  • Wednesday, November 9 – Thursday, November 10 – Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo

    The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. – a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state, who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn, share and connect with other industry professionals. The conference takes place at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough on November 9 and 10. There will be educational sessions, and don’t miss DAZED AND INFUSED. Join Sue Adams, Adams Farm and Greenhouses, for an educational cocktail hour on Tuesday evening featuring specialty cocktails using herbs and other plants. Advance registration is required. No charge to attend, and cash bar will be available.

    Sign up to have breakfast Thursday morning with a presenter who is an expert in your area of interest. Presenters and their topics will include: Sinclair Adam, Penn State University (Perennials); Mandy Bayer, University of Massachusetts (Irrigation, plant height control); Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University (Insect pests and controls); Stephanie Cohen, Perennial Diva (Perennials); Chris Currey, Iowa State University (Greenhouse herbs, greenhouse environment); Kathy Kelly, Penn State University (Social Media); Tom Manning, Rutgers University (Greenhouse design, energy efficiency); Jeffrey Marstaller, Cozy Acres Greenhouses (Zero emissions, Advanced biocontols); Anna Meyerhoff, Bassett Healthcare Network (Worker protection); Kelly Norris, Des Moines Botanical Gardens (Iris, perennials, marketing); Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, Buglady Consulting (Biocontrols of pests); Brian Whipker, North Carolina State University (Plant Diagnostics, PGRs). Advance registration is required. Tickets are $25. For complete information and registration visit http://www.negreenhouse.org/html/show_info.shtml

  • Saturday, August 10, 10:00 am – Seeds of Solidarity Tour and Harvest Market

    On Saturday August 10th, visitors can get learn and get inspired at Seeds of Solidarity, 165 Chestnut Hill Road in Orange through a free morning tour and afternoon harvest market. The day begins with an engaging tour at 10am offered by Seeds of Solidarity founders and farmers, Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib. Visitors will experience and learn about Seeds of Solidarity’s solar greenhouses, no-till cardboard methods for abundant low maintenance gardens, solar electric and hot water systems, energy efficient buildings, and youth and community programs that Grow Food Everywhere! There is no cost or pre-registration, but donations to support Seeds of Solidarity’s youth and community programs are appreciated. After the tour, visitors can bring a potluck dish to share with others, and enjoy chatting around Seeds of Solidarity solar powered farm stand. There will be plenty of Seeds of Solidarity’s fabulous farm fresh veggies to stock up on, as well as some art and farm products from the neighborhood. The next Solidarity Saturday tour this season is Saturday October 26. Directions and information about Seeds of Solidarity programs and other upcoming events are available at www.seedsofsolidarity.org.

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