GH - Canadian Greenhouse Conference Show Guide 2022

2022 HIGHLIGHTS

HAPPY HOUR

This is what we missed the most! Enjoy music, food and friends from 4 – 6 pm on Wednesday right on the Trade Show Floor. Fresh Ontario produce is featured in the complimentary canapes. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

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RESEARCH UPDATES

Highlighting current research from universities and allied industry, posters will be available on the CGC website.

Select projects will be highlighted in the Research Updates session on Thursday afternoon.

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NEW VARIETY SHOWCASE

See what is new and exciting for the Canadian market in our on-site showcase, featuring ornamental and edible cultivars. The online showcase will build on that display and allow growers to review cultivar details at their convenience.

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INDUSTRY PARTNER DIRECTORY

Scroll through the directory of companies ready to make a difference in your business! Find new names with cutting-edge products and services. After the trade show is over, you can check out this impressive list on our website. These companies have gone the extra mile to support the show and by extension, Canadian growers.

SPEAKER PROGRAM

50+ speakers from Canada and around the world are on hand to present cutting-edge information. Learn about advancements in technology, production, disease management and IPM.

SOLD OUT TRADE SHOW

With over 220 companies in the trade show, all facets of the greenhouse industry are represented. Take some time to chat with the exhibitors and learn what is new in the market.

The Canadian Greenhouse Conference is excited to be back

ON-SITE INFORMATION

TRADE SHOW HOURS

Registration opens 8:30 am daily Trade Show opens 9:00 am daily

SPEAKER SESSIONS

Wednesday, October 5th

9:30 am | 2:00 pm

Thursday, October 16th 9:30 am | 2:00 pm

Locations: Ballroom A, C & Ballroom D

Upstairs Speaker Rooms: 201/202; 207/208

INFORMATION DESK

Pick up speaker badges, event tickets, lost & found items, & questions answered

FIRST AID

All the Niagara Falls Convention security guards have first aid training. A defibrillator is available on site.

CELL PHONE CHARGING STATIONS

Cell Phone Charging Station located in Pre-Function Lounge area of the Scotiabank Convention Centre

CGC CONFERENCE PLANNERS

Look for us on the Trade Show Floor or in the Speaker rooms. Carol Pupo - Executive Coordinator & Trade Show Manager

Glenna Cairnie - Marketing & Events Coordinator

WELCOME BACK

to the in-person 2022 Canadian Greenhouse Conference – ONWARD.

We have spent the last two years under COVID-19 restrictions; therefore, the 2020 and 2021 conferences were conducted virtually with a 1-day 2020 and 2-day 2021 speaker programs. These would not have happened without the support from our sponsors, sector partners, and the participants from the grower community. We are very grateful for your contributions.

ONWARD – you can look forward to an in-person conference and enjoy the camaraderie of the completely sold-out trade show, with many companies returning and numerous new ones. The trade show has over 200 exhibitors with exciting new products and information. The trade show floor will include the Food Court in the exhibition hall allowing for continued interaction with exhibitors and speakers.

The speaker program will be in-person with a few virtual presentations for the speakers who are unable to travel. The topics range from basic production and pest and disease management to innovative production practices, use of big data to improve production and efficiencies, new

technological ideas to assist in detecting plant stress (pest, disease, climate, etc.).

The cannabis and strawberry sessions are a must-see as information continues to evolve in these new crops. The interest in Vertical Farming continues to grow to the point we now have a session for this exciting new topic.

We will also be conducting several sprayer workshops over the 2-day conference (requires pre-registration as space is limited). You will learn how to effectively use tools to maximize impact to control pest and diseases.

Special thank you is extended to the sponsors and business partners for their ongoing support of the CGC.

And finally, thank you to the CGC organizers, Carol and Glenna, along with the volunteers on the Board and various committees for all their hard work to put on a first-class conference.

Thank You

Shalin Khosla and Lorne King

2022 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

2022 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

• Chair: Lorne King, Plant Products Inc.

• Fadi Al-Daoud, OMAFRA

• Nash Barsky, Greenhouse Canada Magazine

• Remo Battista, Premier Tech

• Niki Bennett, OGVG

• Dr. Theo Blom, University of Guelph

• Glenna Cairnie, Marketing Coordinator

• Chevonne Dayboll, OMAFRA

• Nathalie Driefelds, Vineland Research & Innovation Centre

• Victoria Eastman, Ontario Berry Growers

• Rob Fluit, JVK

• John Gardner, Durward Jones Barkwell

• Shalin Khosla, independent consultant

Thank you to these dedicated individuals who volunteer to ensure that the Canadian Greenhouse Conference is Moving Onward.

• Andrew Morse, Flowers Canada Growers

• Carol Pupo, Executive Coordinator

• Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph

• Terry Talsma, Syngenta

• Megan Voogt, Ball Horticultural Inc.

• Jennifer Wacasey, ICL Specialty Fertilizers

2022 DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

• Chair: Shalin Khosla

• Vice Chair: Lorne King

• Treasurer: John Gardner

• Corporate Secretary: Carol Pupo

• Marketing Officer: Glenna Cairnie

• Directors: Niki Bennett, Chevonne Dayboll, Andrew Morse, Rodger Tschanz

CANADIAN GREENHOUSE CONFERENCE

RETAIL MENU

SALADS

Roasted Beet Salad | $9.50

GoodLeaf Farms Beet Greens and Spinach, Verjus, Pickled Shallots, Quinoa, Pumpkin Seeds (GF, V)

Classic Caesar Salad | $9.50

Vision Greens Baby Romain, Big Red Smoked Bacon, Shaved Udder

Way Cheese, Boston Spring Farms

Tomatoes

• Chicken | $14

• North Atlantic Shrimp | $14

SOUPS

All soups served with a fresh dinner roll

Pasta e Fagioli | $7.25

Stoney Creek Tomatoes, Lentils, Israeli Cous Cous, Beans, Sausage

Rustic Curry Pumpkin and Coconut | $7.25

Chili, Ginger, Sweet Corn (GF/V)

Crab Bisque | $7.25

Cream, Tomato, Potato, Celery

DELI / WRAPS

Homemade Shaved

Roast Beef Sandwich | $9.50

Caramelized Onion Aioli, Arugula, Roast Mushrooms & Roast Peppers

Chef’s Chicken

Salad Wrap | $9.50

Scallions, Dawson’s Shawarma

Sauce, GoodLeaf Greens

Hoisin Glazed

Vegstables Wrap | $9.50

Pickled Radish, Charred St. David’s Eggplant and Peppers, Herbs (V)

MAINS

All mains come as a combo with Old Bay Kettle Chips

Norcini & Co. Pork Souvlaki

Sausage | $12

Great Lakes Greenhouse Cucumber and Tomato Relish

Farm Life Chicken Sandwich | $12

Red Chili & Tomato Jam

Woodward’s Dry Aged

Burger | $12

Leamington Tomatoes, Fried Onion, Lettuce & Pickles

• Cheeseburger | $13

• Banquet Burger | $14

THE WOW FACTOR

CUT FLOWERS:

Staalduinen Floral Ltd.

FERNS:

Horbach’s Farms & Greenhouses

POTTED PLANTS:

Aldershot Greenhouses (Booth 828)

VEGETABLES:

Created by Tanya Smith and her team. Thank you to these companies and organizations for contributing to the conference decor.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers

WOODY PLANT MATERIALS:

Willowbrook Nurseries (Booth 634)

At the Close of the Conference Proceeds from the sale support the Hort Club Activities.

Solarmeter® by Solar Light Company, LLC’s point-and-click handheld meters ensure healthy plant growth. The Model 9.4G monitors blue light intensity to produce strong, healthy stems and leaves. The Model 9.6G monitors red light intensity to produce beautiful flowers and delicious fruit. Solar Light also offers Model PMA2132 Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) Sensor for accurate measurements in greenhouses, growth chambers and open environments.

Essai

Prides Corner Farms Lebanon, CT

Mycorrhizal Inoculants Inoculants mycorhiziens

GROWER OF THE YEAR GENE INGRATTA

Prepared by Andrew Snook

Gene Ingratta converted Allegro Acres to growing solely bell peppers yearround. It is the first Canadian greenhouse operation to grow bell peppers commercially in the winter using LED technology. His hard work, dedication and innovation has earned him the top spot for Greenhouse Canada’s 2022 Grower of the Year award.

Up until 2018, Allegro Acres focused on growing tomatoes and peppers, but after installing high-level pepper packing automation, and with the threat of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus looming, Gene and his team decided to convert the entire farm to growing solely bell peppers.

In the summer of 2019, a newsletter from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) was sent out with an opportunity to install LED’s from a new Canadian company. Allegro Acres, eager to try new things, embraced the opportunity and took on the daunting task of installing dynamic LED lighting in one of their phases. This has allowed Allegro to become the first Canadian greenhouse operation to grow bell peppers commercially in the winter using LED technology.

“Using artificial light is an entirely different way of growing crops. You must educate yourself on what micromoles and DLI means and what your target levels need to be at every stage of the crop so you’re not over-lighting,” he says. “You need to learn how to manage your environment while being a good neighbour, and not letting any light escape from your greenhouse at night. You need to become an expert in electricity peaks and usage while understanding the associated costs, so you know when to keep the lights on or off.”

With all of that in mind and with very little information available on growing peppers under lights, this was the reason Gene and his team decided to install LED fixtures

from Sollum Technologies out of Montreal.

“It was important to us to support a Canadian company and we wanted to have the most flexibility possible in lighting spectrums and intensities, as we didn’t know what types of challenges we would be facing growing peppers through the winter,” Gene says. “With the help and support of OMAFRA, OGVG, AAFC, AAC, SDTC, Save on Energy and the IESO, we were able to install these fixtures in one of our phases and develop a base line for growing peppers under lights. Now, with a couple years of experience under our belts, and with the capabilities of these fixtures, we’re changing our spectrums based on time of year and different varietal needs, while the intensity dynamically changes based on solar radiation and electricity pricing.”

One of the key factors in Gene’s success over the years is his willingness to implement the latest technologies to optimize sustainability, operational efficiencies, and pest management. He says that being efficient is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity.

As for winning Greenhouse Canada’s Grower of the Year award, Gene says the distinction should go to more people than just himself.

“While I’m extremely humbled and grateful for this recognition, this really is a Team Allegro award, including my parents, my family, Amy and Maverick, our outstanding employees and all the suppliers we work with,” he says. “Given what every grower, owner and employee in the industry continually endures, especially over the past two years, everyone deserves an award acknowledging their amazing achievements.”

To read the full story, visit www.greenhousecanada.com

TOP 4 UNDER 40

Passion, forward-thinking and collaboration

This year’s Top 4 under 40 winners bring all this and more to the table

By Greenhouse Canada Staff

TY JAMES, BLAINE CONSULTING

Nominated by: The Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture

Why should this person be considered?

“We would like to recognize Ty James for his outstanding, ongoing vital work in building a robust regional food system in the South Vancouver Island region. As an active grower, Ty understands firsthand the essential pieces of infrastructure that market growers need to get going, scale up, and make a right livelihood. What sets Ty James apart is his commitment to developing infrastructure that helps the wider food system, and in particular, helps market gardeners who face similar challenges in growing their local food businesses. In a sector with very lean profit margins, Ty’s commitment to partnership and collaboration is truly inspiring.

Ever the innovator, James wanted to help build a network of local growers who could collaborate and tap into larger markets requiring GAP and HACCP certification. He wanted to design infrastructure that would give farmers affordable access to GAP and HACCP-compliant storage and processing. In 2019 he built a first prototype on his own farm, then pursued a $32,000 grant through the Canada-BC Agri-Innovation program to build additional units.

Ty’s unwavering enthusiasm and commitment to local food is inspiring. He is solution-oriented and brings a can-do attitude to everything he touches. His work ethic is phenomenal. He is articulate and passionate, and will present at local Council meetings, mentor emerging growers, or reach out with a phone call or a meeting to help move decisions along. Ty’s work is paving the way for the growth of a robust regional food system and a more collaborative food future for Southern Vancouver Island.”

Starting in the industry just six years ago, Ty began his journey by leasing a small two-acre plot. First growing salad mixes and microgreens, he quickly realized he needed more space in order to grow his business. He then leased a five- acre parcel and 20,000 square feet of greenhouse available locally.

What motivates you to do what you do today?

Today, I am motivated by creating a truly sustainable farming industry. My operation uses natural processes daily through biodegradable/recyclable packaging materials and mulch fabrics. We use beneficial insects to target caterpillars, fungus gnats and aphids, to incorporate beneficial plants to create a habitat for beneficial insects and birds that eliminate the need for chemicals and pesticides. I see first-hand in the field how incorporating natural processes leads to better crop yields, happier customers and a more sustainable farm.

KARL SCHOUWENAAR, ORCHARD PARK GROWERS

Nominated by: Connie Bradt, Managing Director of A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.

Why should this person be considered?

“Karl Schouwenaar is a horticultural innovator and a thoughtful observer with a long-range vision for growing his family business, and the horticulture industry broadly. For Karl, it’s not just about right now – it’s about five or ten years from now. Innovating operations, cultivating leadership and defining strategic goals are part of his recipe for success. At 22, he officially joined Orchard Park Growers full-time after spending his early years playing supporting roles in the greenhouse. At 27, he’s now a partner in the family business that has grown to become North America’s go-to source for favourite specialty ornamentals, from agapanthus to gerberas to zygocactus. Successful operations are rooted in strong leadership and strategic direction. That’s why Karl has also turned his attention to supporting and cultivating leadership at all levels of the business, guided by a newly formed five-year strategy to help steer decisions from the day-to-day to the big-picture. Ongoing education and training are also vital, and Karl regularly meets with mentors and coaches on various topics including leadership development.”

Karl grew up in the industry, living on the same property as the greenhouse. Most days off school were spent either helping out or playing in the greenhouse. Karl says there wasn’t ever much thought of doing anything else but continuing on in the industry as he grew older.

What motivates you to do what you do today? I’m motivated to keep improving, there is always a different way of doing something, that will make things more efficient, or help improve the quality of work for our employees, and the quality of the plants. It excites me when we can make tasks around the greenhouse easier and improve the quality of the plants at the same time.

MARK NUMAN, COLOUR PARADISE GREENHOUSES

Nominated by: Jennifer Numan

Why should this person be considered?

“Mark works harder than anyone I know; he puts in very long days and is steadfastly committed to quality with extremely high standards. [2020 was his] first year working as the Grower, since the previous one left to pursue a career in the cannabis industry. Mark jumped in with both feet and researches and reads everything he can get his hands on, soaking up everything our consultant says to him, taking meticulous notes, and of course, paying very close attention to our plants and how they’re responding. He’s very humble...and committed to this business: When he was living in Alberta, he learned that his father (who owned a greenhouse with his wife) had brain cancer, and within six weeks Mark had packed up his life there and moved home to support his family through the growing season. His father, John, was the Grower in that greenhouse and passed away shortly after. Mark’s sister, the owner of another greenhouse, also found out she had cancer around the same time, and Mark joined that greenhouse to then help them out which is where he is now. (She’s recovered! That was the 2017 season). His commitment to this industry and his family working in it is tremendous, I don’t know how anyone would exemplify going above and beyond for the good of the business more than Mark has.”

Although Mark’s interest in growing didn’t come until later in life, Mark credits his father and his sister Rachel Gondosch at Westwood Greenhouses for getting him started in the industry.

What motivates you to do what you do today?

I love the challenge of learning to grow new plants, and learning to improve the varieties we already grow, seeding and propagating our own plants. I love the challenge of an ever-changing industry, and finding new ways to innovate and become more efficient to improve our operation.

NIKKI SCOTT, TOLKO - REFORESTATION DIVISION

Nominated by: Mary-Ann Fargo

Why should this person be considered?

“Nikki Scott joined Eagle Rock Division with Tolko in May of 2020 at the height the COVID pandemic. At a time when we weren’t sure if the nursery would be able to operate, Nikki stepped up and allocated as many resources as possible to mitigate the challenges and established a safe work environment for the staff. As the youngest superintendent to lead this division, Nikki has never let her age be a barrier to leading a diverse and senior demographic of employees. She dove right into the job without hesitation and earned the respect of everyone. She has faced unprecedented challenges with a high number of key employees retiring but has not missed a step in keeping the division operational and moving it forward. Nikki will jump in and help the crew in any way possible to get the job done successfully. Nikki is effective at overseeing 30-plus employees during harvest season providing them with guidance and training while managing the logistics of harvesting, sorting, packaging, and transport.

Of more than 7 million tree seedlings. She leads by example every day and is prepared to admit when she has made a mistake or misstep. She puts a lot of effort into promoting the work we are all doing and tries to give meaning to each task. Her passion and belief in the industry and every little seedling is contagious.”

At 7-years-old, Nikki Scott brought home a western red cedar seedling and planted it in her front yard. Three decades later that tree still stands in the same spot. But she says she owes her career in the greenhouse industry to one of her professors and mentors from Olds College, Peter Johnston-Berresford, and says the position at the University of Alberta was a catalyst for her career.

What motivates you to do what you do today?

My greatest motivation for what I do is the hope that I can inspire individuals to care about where our food comes from, be passionate about plants and advocate for the trees of this land. I am responsible for growing the next generation of forests and that is the greatest motivation in and of itself.

To view the full-length Top 4 Under 40 profiles, check out the July/August 2022 issue of Greenhouse Canada at www.greenhousecanada.com

SCHEDULE | WEDNESDAY, OCT 5TH - MORNING SESSIONS

Sponsored by

Wed. 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Tracking Seasonal Nutrient Load in Greenhouse Storm Water Retention: Phase II

Christopher Weisener, University of Windsor, ON

CEA Water Werewolves: There are no silver bullets

Thomas Graham, University of Guelph, ON

Digital Water Quality Management: Consistent water quality – The future is now Els Vanbeckevoort, SanEcoTec Ltd.

Sponsored by

ToBRFV Symposium

Highlights

Cara McCreary, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, Genevieve Marchand, Agriculture & AgriFood Canada, Harrow, ON

Effective Sanitization to Eliminate Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus

Oualid Ellouz, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Harrow, ON

Powdery Mildew Management on Greenhouse Crops: Examples from cucumber and cannabis

Zamir Punja, Simon Fraser University, BC

Protected Agriculture “Time to Get Started”

The Protected Agriculture Standard will require you to complete an assessment of your farm before the end of 2023.

Hear the background for the standard and how audits will be done on-farm.

To learn how this regulation will specifically affect your farm, book an afternoon time slot to discuss the details with a professional.

Details on the website.

Making $ense of Greenhouse Supplemental Lighting: Ornamentals

Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University

Smart Lighting Strategies: Taking full advantage of the capability of LED fixtures

Marc van Iersel, University of Georgia

Lights, Insects, Action: Lighting effects on IPM

Sarah Jandricic, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

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Lighting Strategies to Reduce Light Pollution While Saving Energy

Xiuming Hao, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Harrow, ON

A Move in the Light Direction: LEDs for yearround pepper production

Jason Lanoue, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Harrow, ON

LEDs in Highwire Cucumber Production

Marcel Huibers, BASF Nunhems.

Climate Under Light Abatement Curtains

Quade Digweed, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Harrow, ON

WHAT’S NEW?

Talk to the people who know on the trade show floor. 200+ exhibitors will be waiting to see you.

SCHEDULE | WEDNESDAY, OCT 5TH - AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Sponsored by

Wed. 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

New Thrips. New Concerns. New IPM programs?

Sarah Jandricic, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

Make Your Biocontrol More Dangerous for Your Pests

Ishtiaq Rao, Crop Defenders

Ontario Crop Hub: Helping you choose effective, compatible pesticides

Cara McCreary & Sarah Jandricic Greenhouse Specialists, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

Sponsored by

The Hydrogen Integrated Greenhouse Horticultural (HIGH) Energy Project

Rupp Carriveau, University of Windsor, ON

Advances in Greenhouse Energy Storage Quade Digweed, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Harrow, ON

Optimize Your Climate & Reduce Energy Consumption with Curtains & Fans

Rob Hanifin, Ludvig Svensson Inc.

No Power Grid, No Problem

Jessie Gillis, Vergent Power Solutions

Sponsored by

CybersecurityYou ARE at Risk

The Realities of Cybersecurity Risk – Beyond the Myths & Misconceptions

Sandy Boucher, Grant Thornton LLP.

Who did Cybersecurity Better: Automotive or Agriculture?

Ikjot Saini, University of Windsor, ON

Best Practices: Advice from your IT guy

Bryan Lachapelle, B4 Networks

Sponsored by

Air-assisted Sprayer

Technology: Worth it, or does it blow?

Hosted by Jason Deveau, Application Technology Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

This workshop will run Wed. A.M., Wed. P.M. and Thurs. A.M. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required as space is limited

Workshop takes place outdoors; look for tent at Stanley Avenue entrance.

First Things First: Fundamental LED Considerations

Dyoni Smith-Page, Signify

Ryan Wankel, Heliospectra

Have You Got What It Takes? Power Points

Kevin Verhoef, Verhoef Electric Inc.,

Evann Seney, Honey Electric Ltd.

Choosing the Best Lighting for Your Crops

Belal El-Hussan, A.J. Hendriks Greenhouses, Beamsville, ON

SCHEDULE | THURSDAY, OCT 6TH - MORNING SESSIONS

Thurs. 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Sponsored by

Scale Your Success: Grower Experiences with Implementing the Ecoation Forecasting Platform

Gavin Schneider, Ecoation

Electronic Nose Technology for Pest & Disease Management

Arezoo Emadi, University of Windsor, ON

Talk to me: What we can learn from communicating with plants

Maxime Dedecker, 2Grow

A Little Bit of Everything All of the Time: Customer Service in the Internet Age

Amanda Thomsen, Kiss My Aster

To E-comm or Not to E-comm: What are the questions?

Katie Elzer-Peters, The Garden of Words

Experiences with E-Commerce

Jeff Beattie, Winona Gardens, Winona, ON

Terry Colasanti, Colasanti Farms Ltd., Ruthven, ON Miguel Mori, Hendriks Greenhouses, Beamsville, ON

Sponsored by

Vertical Farming: Challenges & opportunities in the Canadian supply chain

Steve Jones, President, Local Leaf Farms Inc., Barrie, ON

Crop Diversification, Biosecurity & Environmental Control

Melanie Yelton, Plenty

Impact of Air Flow on Vertical Farming 3.0

Emil Breza, AgricUltra Advancements Inc

Sponsored by

Management of Temperature & Light of Leafy Greens & Vegetable Transplants

Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University

Select the Right Propagation Mix to Help Secure Your ROI

Pierre-Marc de Champlain, Berger

The Cutting Edge: Receipt Through Establishment

Todd Cavins, Ball Horticulture Co. James Gibson, Syngenta Flowers

911: Resuscitating a bad batch of cuttings

James Gibson, Syngenta Flowers

An Intregrated Approach to Prevent Emerging Viral Disease Outbreak

Kai-Shuh Ling, USDA-ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, Charleston, S.C.

NEW VARIETY DISPLAY

It’s the best of both worlds; view the outstanding on-site display and then photos and videos on our website.

Sponsored by:

Sponsored by

L.I.G.H.T. Lasers in Greenhouses & Horticulture Against Thrips (and other pests)

Edwin Kroon, Lion Lasers, NL, Estuardo Hernández Olesinski, Wageningen University, Netherlands

Early Detection of Bacterial Canker in Greenhouse Tomato Crops

Sean Somongyvari, Vineland Research & Innovation Centre, ON Casting a Light on IPM

Zelda Pieterse, Vineland Research & Innovation Centre, ON

New AgriSuite Tools for Greenhouse Producers

James Dyck, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs

SCHEDULE | THURSDAY, OCT 6TH - AFTERNOON SESSIONS

NEW/NATIVE BIOCONTROLS ROOM 201 GARDEN CENTRE RETAILING -2 ROOM 207

Thurs. 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Homegrown Heroes: Development of native predators for greenhouse IPM

Rose Buitenhuis, Vineland Research & Innovation Centre, ON

The Bug Hunters: Developing new & native biocontrol agents for IPM in Canadian greenhouses

Roselyne Labbe, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Harrow, ON

Friends & Foes of Cannabis sativa and the Potential for Companion Plants as a management Tool for Outdoor Cultivation

Lillian Auty, University of Guelph, ON

Consumer & Sensory Research at Vineland: Where we’ve been, where we’re headed & the growing role of digital media

Alex Grygorczyk, Vineland Research & Innovation Centre, ON

Hiring and Managing Web Developers & Marketers to Get Results

Katie Elzer-Peters, The Garden of Words

Into the Unknown: The Current & Future of Garden Centres

Amanda Thomsen, Kiss My Aster

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

10-minute presentations update growers on current research.

The varied topics will interest and inform while providing an excellent overview of what is happening in the industry.

Learnings from the Field: Strawberry disease management

Katie Goldenhar, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

From Transplanting to Harvest: Getting the most from your strawberry crop with dynamic lighting

Rose Seguin, Sollum Technologies

Getting Off the Ground: Growing berries in substrates

Shawn Mallen, A.M.A. Horticulture

Strawberry Flower Mapping

POSTER SESSION

Edward Durner, Rutgers School of Environmental & Biological Sciences, NJ

Sponsored by

Canabis Nutrition

Martine Dorais, University of Laval, QC

Dealing with Molds, Mildews & Other Nasties That Want to Eat Your Crop

Michael Brownbridge, BioWorks Inc.

Getting More Out of Your Grow: Identifying & overcoming cannabis cultivation challenges

Emil Breza, AgricUltra Advancements Inc.

Spectral Factors to Consider When Optimizing Lighting for Cannabis Production

Brian Poel, Fluence Bioengineering

Highlighting current research from universities and industry, posters will be available on-demand on the CGC website. The online format allows you to reference these studies on demand. Select projects will be presented in the Research Updates session, Thursday afternoon.

Sponsored by:

2022 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

ASHLEIGH AHRENS

University of Guelph

Ashleigh Ahrens completed her BSc. in Agricultural Science at the University of Guelph in 2021. As an Aggie, she was exposed to many aspects of agricultural production during her undergrad: vineyards, tree fruit, field crops, alliums, potatoes, muck crops, and dairy production. Recognizing the importance of the cannabis industry in the future, Ashleigh took an undergraduate course in cannabis production, taught by Dr. Youbin Zheng. This led to the opportunity to pursue a MSc. in Environmental Sciences and conduct research aimed at improving cannabis production through modifications of environmental parameters. Her research will contribute to the growing body of novel scientific information to Canada’s flourishing cannabis industry.

LILLIAN AUTY

University of Guelph

Lillian Auty is currently completing her Masters of Science specializing in integrative pest management in outdoor cannabis agroecosystems at the University of Guelph. She has a passion for agriculture, where our food comes from and its impact on the environment. Auty has worked as a pest management research assistant in Horticulture crops at OMAFRA and in the Scott-Depree Agro-Eco Lab, participating in various projects involving pest management contributing to better sustainable farming practices for the growers of Ontario. More recently, she has begun to work with Cannabis sativa, experimenting with innovative conservation biocontrol techniques, such as companion planting. With such an everchanging field dynamic, the possibilities in cannabis research are endless and Lillian’s focus will be on improving the environment, grower livelihoods and have a developing impact on national resource security.

JEFF BEATTIE

Winona Gardens

Jeff Beattie is the thirdgeneration owner of Winona Gardens, located between Grimsby and Stoney Creek in the historic community of Winona. Founded in 1953 by Jeff’s grandfather, George, the business has grown over the years, and has become a destination garden retailer for the Hamilton and Niagara regions. Since taking over the business from his parents in 2008, Jeff’s focus on quality plants, customer-focused service, and expert advice has propelled the company to award-winning heights, including several Reader’s Choice awards, City of Hamilton Local Business Award, and the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce Prestigious ‘Legacy’ award in 2018. Prior to returning to the family farm, Jeff worked in the Niagara region for a major horticultural supplier. He is a graduate of Niagara College’s Business Administration program, specializing in Operations Management. Jeff volunteers with several community organizations, and heavily supports community initiatives in Grimsby, Winona and Stoney Creek.

SANDY BOUCHER

Grant Thornton LLP

A seasoned investigator with 35 years of experience, Sandy joined the forensic and disputes resolution group of Grant Thornton in 2009, and currently leads the National Cybersecurity practice. This rapidly growing team provides support to organizations in assessing their cybersecurity risk, helping them to remediate their cyber programs and responding to data breaches and other cyber-attacks.

The Grant Thornton cybersecurity forensics team has been selected for a number of breach response panels by global insurance firms and has assisted organizations to tackle many varying cybersecurity incidents. Sandy’s experience in leading and managing these files has underlined the problems that cause them and highlighted to him

the need for a plain language approach to the issue. Sandy is a regular speaker on cybersecurity issues exposing the myths and misconceptions that are preventing organizations from dealing effectively with cybersecurity risk and using real case studies to demonstrate this.

Before joining Grant Thornton, Sandy has worked in both the public and private sectors, starting his career with the Royal Hong Kong Police. Sandy came to Canada and the private sector in 1995 and is a specialist in fraud and corruption investigations, asset tracing and recovery, and managing investigations.

EMIL BREZA

AgricUltra Advancements Inc.

Emil is co-founder, president and CEO of AgricUltra™ Advancements Inc. Bringing together his interdisciplinary technical expertise and many years of product development and innovation he introduced to AgricUltra a PlantFirst™ design approach to create one of the industries most advanced Turn-Key Vertical solutions for Precision Controlled Environment Agriculture applications.

Prior to founding AgricUltra, Emil had years of experience in Process Engineering, the Automotive Industry, Professional consulting and the Military where he honed his ability to identify the root cause of problems and develop solutions that are outside the box.

MICHAEL BROWNBRIDGE

BioWorks Inc.

Michael is a biological program manager with BioWorks. In this role he provides technical support for the company’s catalog of diseasemanagement products, and their utilization in integrated plant health management programs. Prior to joining BioWorks in 2019, he was fortunate enough to have travelled the world plying his craft, with research and outreach positions in Israel, Kenya, the U.S., New Zealand and Canada, putting

new biological control tools and knowledge into the hands of growers.

ROSE BUITENHUIS

Vineland Research & Innovation Centre

Dr. Rose Buitenhuis is senior research scientist, Biological Control, at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre since 2010. She is responsible for the development and implementation of biological control technologies for management of arthropod pests, supporting sustainable crop management practices for ornamental and production horticulture.

Rose received her MSc in Biology at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands in 1997, and her PhD in Entomology at Laval University, Québec in 2003. She worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Harrow (2004-2007) and at the University of Guelph (2007-2009) on biological and cultural control of western flower thrips in greenhouse flower crops.

Current projects in greenhouse ornamentals and vegetables address the whole spectrum of IPM - from plant resistance, environmental factors and biological control strategies - and how to integrate pest management strategies in the production system.

RUPP CARRIVEAU

University of Windsor

Dr. Rupp Carriveau is the director of the Environmental Energy Institute and Co-Director of the Turbulence and Energy Lab at the University of Windsor. His research activities focus on energy systems futures and next-gen agriculture. Dr. Carriveau serves on the Editorial Boards of Wind Engineering, Advances in Energy Research, and the International Journal of Sustainable Energy. He recently guest-edited special editions of Energies and The Journal of Energy Storage. Professor Carriveau was a recent recipient of the University Scholar Award and has acted as a Research Ambassador for the Council of Ontario Universities. Dr. Carriveau is a Founder of the Offshore Energy and Storage Society (OSES) and recently Co-Chaired OSES2018 Ningbo China, and OSES2019 Brest

France. Professor Carriveau is Chair of the IEEE Ocean Energy Technology Committee and was recently named to Canada’s Clean50 for his contributions to clean capitalism.

TODD CAVINS

Ball Horticultural Co.

Todd is a technical services specialist with Ball Horticultural Company. He received his Ph.D. in plant nutrition/soil physics from North Carolina State University. He became a professor at Oklahoma State University and then served nearly 10 years in technical support and research and development for a leading potting soil and fertilizer manufacturer. For the past eight years, Todd’s major role is supporting plug growers and rooting stations for the Ball Seed network.

TERRY COLASANTI

Colasanti Farms Ltd.

Founded by Alex and Emma Colasanti, and later to include Joe and Barbara, Colasanti Farms Limited is family owned and operated. Terry and Luann joined the company in 1980. Together, they grew their team from 20 employees in 1980 to 180 persons in 2019. Their product is displayed in garden centers and mass merchandisers from east to west coast. Terry has served as Chair of Flowers Canada Ontario and multiple terms as President of the Cecil Delworth Research Foundation. He was instrumental in the development of F&V Energy known today as Ag Energy. With the assistance of a fourth Colasanti generation, the farm expanded its recreational facilities to include several indoor carnival rides, playgrounds, an indoor/outdoor animal petting farm, indoor golf course and 600-seat restaurant. Due to the pandemic, operations have been reduced and today the restaurant is now 250 seats and the rides and playgrounds have been eliminated. The golf course and petting farm are still operating.

JORDAN DALICANDRO

University of Guelph

Jordan completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph in the Agriculture program

with a specialization in crop science and horticulture. He is currently in his first year of the Master of Environmental Science program under the leadership of Dr. Youbin Zheng at the University of Guelph. His current research focuses on reducing the financial impacts from unsaleable potted ornamental plants on the plant producers. Jordan has a strong interest in the greenhouse industry and intends to work in this field after graduation from his master’s program.

Originally from Toronto, Jordan loves animals, especially his black German Shepard Bree and enjoys cycling, wakeboarding and snowboarding.

PIERRE-MARC DE CHAMPLAIN

Berger

Fascinated with biological sciences, Pierre-Marc joined the industry in 2008, and quickly became known for his integrated and forward-thinking approach for tackling growers’ unique challenges.

Intrigued by the fast-paced evolutions in the growing sector and obsessed with data-driven results in the field, Pierre-Marc always dives deep to uncover how substrates and the growing environment can help improve the yield of any production. His can-do attitude and wry sense of humor are appreciated by colleagues and customers alike.

Thanks to his strong advocacy for growers, GPN (Greenhouse Product News) selected Pierre-Marc for the 2020 Forty under 40 program.

Prior to Berger, Pierre-Marc worked at Lang 2000, helping to improve practices in the treatment of polluted water. Before Lang 2000, he performed soil ecology research at the Université de Sherbrooke’s Biology Department. He began his career as a research assistant at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Food Research and Development Center, assisting in projects on preserving food quality and ensuring safe food processing.

Two parts growing geek and two parts die-hard LEGO fan, Pierre-Marc is all about innovation and expertise. In his spare time, can be found woodworking and building his “next-big project.” He always strikes the perfect blend between big ideas and the small details that bring those ideas to fruition.

MAXIME DEDECKER

2Grow

Growing up on the countryside, Maxime was raised with a passion and respect for nature. The pleasure of catching tadpoles in spring, climbing trees and being surrounded by animals contributed to his choice of studies: bioengineering. In 2015, he obtained his master’s in bioscience engineering and built on that with a degree in business economics. After a few years in consulting, Maxime began to miss a practical connection with nature. That’s when he discovered 2Grow: a company that develops sensors to provide real-time feedback from plants – very cool! Maxime took the leap, joined the company and hoped to really make a difference. What an understatement that would turn out to be…

CARLY DEMERS

Agriculture & Agri-Food

Canada/University of Windsor

Carly is a Niagara native who completed her undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Brock University. While there, she completed an undergraduate thesis looking at the diversity of sandflies in the Niagara Region, with a focus on vectors of leishmaniasis. She continued on to complete the Commercial Beekeeping Program at Niagara College before beginning work as an insect rearing technician for a company producing black soldier flies for use as livestock feed. Through these experiences, she gained new insight into the roles that insects play in our everyday lives, as pests and disease vectors, but also as pollinators, biocontrol agents and food sources. This led her to pursue her Masters in Integrative Biology at the University of Windsor, where she is studying two native insect species with the potential to serve as biological control agents. In the future, Carly would like to work developing breeding programs for new beneficial insects across a variety of industries.

JASON DEVEAU

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

Jason studied biology and psychology at Mount Allison University, plant cell

physiology at York University and plant cell electrophysiology at the University of Guelph. Based in Ontario’s Simcoe Resource Centre since 2008, he researches and develops practical methods to optimize productivity, spray effectiveness and reduce waste. Founder and co-author of Airblast101 – Your Guide to Effective and Efficient Spraying, he also founded and coadministers www.sprayers101.com.

QUADE DIGWEED

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Quade is a greenhouse engineering intern working for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at the Harrow Research and Development Centre. His field of work includes greenhouse energy efficiency, light pollution abatement and monitoring, greenhouse microclimate monitoring/ modeling, and the development of vertical farming technologies for use in extreme environments. He has experience in HVAC, controls and electronics development focused on sensors and systems for data collection, remote food production, and use in automated plant production systems.

EDWARD F. DURNER

Rutgers University

Dr. Edward F. Durner is an associate research professor in the Department of Plant Biology at Rutgers University. He received his Ph.D. from NC State, his M.S. from Virginia Tech and his B.S. from the University of Maryland. He has 36 years of experience in horticultural science (primarily fruit) research, teaching, and outreach. His research involves flowering physiology of strawberry and developing goldenberries as a new crop for North America. He recently received a three-year USDA Northeast Region SARE grant for flower mapping of strawberries, a three-year USDA Northeast Region SARE grant for developing goldenberry production strategies for the Northeast U.S. and a NJ Department of Ag Specialty Crop Grant for alternative production strategies for strawberries. He is the author of 25 refereed papers on strawberry flowering as well as two textbooks: Principles of Horticultural Physiology (CABI, 2013) and Applied Plant Science Experimental Design and

Statistical Analysis Using SAS® OnDemand for Academics (CABI 2021). Ed was the Director of The Student Sustainable Farm at Rutgers CSA, a 5-acre CSA, for 10 years; thus, he has first-hand experience with production agriculture and understands the challenges the industry as well as growers face these days.

JAMES DYCK

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

James is the engineering specialist for Crop Systems and Environment with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), based in Vineland, Ont. James was raised on a cash crop and hog farm in the Niagara Region, and completed his mechanical engineering degree at the University of Waterloo. His work at OMAFRA focuses on best practices, innovations, and environmental impacts of crop drying and storage, precision agriculture, machinery, on-farm energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions.

BELAL EL HASSAN

Hendriks Greenhouses

Belal is a graduate of the DuPage Horticulture School in West Chicago, Ill. Prior to coming to Canada 23 years ago, he was a vegetable grower (mini cucumbers and tomatoes) in Kuwait for 10 years.

Belal is currently head grower at Hendriks Greenhouses in Beamsville, Ont.

OUALID ELLOUZ

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Oualid Ellouz, Ph.D., is a research scientist in plant pathology and test site manager for Pest Management Centre at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Vineland, Ont. A graduate of the Université de Montréal, he worked as a greenhouse research scientist at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry in Brooks, Alta. He has extensive research experience in plant and microbial biology with multiple peer reviewed publications on the impact of pathogenic and beneficial plant-soil-associated microbes on plant physiology of different field and greenhouse crops in Canadian sustainable farming systems.

KATIE ELZER-PETERS

The Garden of Words LLC

Katie Elzer-Peters is the founder and CEO of The Garden of Words, LLC, a digital marketing firm that specializes in green industry clients. For 14 years she has helped brick and mortar and e-commerce businesses of every size (from small, family-owned to large corporations) grow and thrive in the digital age. The Garden of Words takes a broad approach to marketing plan development and implementation, blending tried and true traditional marketing techniques with new and emerging solutions. Katie and her team specialize in making digital marketing tools and tips accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or experience.

Elzer-Peters has a B.S. in horticulture from Purdue University and a M.S. in Public Garden Management from the University of Delaware and the Longwood Graduate Program and is a member of the Society of Fellows of Longwood Gardens. Prior to opening her marketing firm, Elzer-Peters served as the Assistant Director at Airlie Gardens, Curator of Landscape at Fort Ticonderoga, and managed educational programs, marketing programs, and horticultural staff at public gardens around the United States. Katie is a frequent contributor to Green Profit Magazine, has written 12 gardening books and is a frequent speaker at green industry conferences. In her spare time, she enjoys shark tooth hunting, reading, and urban sketching.

AREZOO EMADI

University of Windsor Dr. Arezoo Emadi is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Windsor. She received her Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba, and her Licentiate Degree from the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. She is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a Professional Engineer, and the advisor for Women in Engineering. Her research activities

revolve around the area of micro electromechanical systems, bio and chemical sensors, and micro and nano fabrication technology. She has an extensive multi-disciplinary background in academia and industry and leads cross-functional projects to introduce and implement advanced sensor technologies in a wide range of fields that make abundant use of sensors and transducers such as medical and environmental sciences. She is the recipient of Research Excellence Award in 2019 and 2021, Medal of Excellence in Online Teaching in 2020, Medal of Excellence in Service in 2021 as well as the national Wighton Fellowship Award in 2022.

JAMES GIBSON

Syngenta Flowers

Dr. James L. “Jamie” Gibson received his B.S. in plant and soil sciences in 1996 from West Virginia University, Morgantown. He later earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in 2000 and 2003, respectively, from North Carolina State University. After graduate school he worked as an assistant professor at the University of Florida. In 2007, he became corporate manager of quality control for Conrad Fafard, Inc., followed by Fafard’s R&D Director and Technical Services Manager for Syngenta Flowers. His current position is technical lead for Syngenta Flowers working with broker and grower communities on flower trials and crop culture.

JESSIE GILLIS

Vergent Power Solutions

Jessie’s background is in electrical engineering applications related to data analytics and modern smart grid applications like. Combined Heat and Power (CHP). Jessie joined Vergent Power Solutions after building several Capstone CHP installations in Ontario as a project manager with a local EPC firm, managing the projects from initial design to final commissioning. Jessie is a certified microturbine Authorized Service Provider, allowing him to use his field experience to better design world-class CHP projects.

Jessie holds a Masters of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of

Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. He taught engineering courses to undergraduate students and published six peer reviewed publications, including three IEEE Journal papers as the first author. Jessie is currently a practicing Professional Engineer in Ontario with a license from the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

KATIE GOLDENHAR

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

Katie Goldenhar is a plant pathologist for horticulture crops at OMAFRA based in Guelph, Ont. She specializes in the detection, identification, and management of endemic and emerging plant diseases. She verifies and validates new disease management techniques and technology for the Ontario horticulture industry.

THOMAS GRAHAM

University of Guelph

Thomas Graham is an assistant professor in the School of Environmental Sciences and holds the PhytoGro Research Chair in Controlled Environment Systems at the University of Guelph. Thomas completed a prestigious Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center before returning to U of G where he continues to develop a broad-based, interdisciplinary controlled environment agriculture (CEA) research and teaching program. His research activities encompass many international and domestic collaborations covering such topics as CEA water remediation, bioregenerative life support for human space exploration, northern and remote community food insecurity, high intensity urban and peri-urban agriculture, medical crop migration and standardization, and plant-environment interactions and optimization. Thomas is also active in STEM outreach activities through such programs as TomatosphereTM, and he sits on several journal editorial boards and is an active peer reviewer.

ALEXANDRA GRYGORCZYK

Vineland Research & Innovation Centre

Dr. Alexandra Grygorczyk is a research scientist in the Consumer and Sensory Insights team at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. In this role, she conducts sensory and consumer research and contract testing for the horticulture and food industries. Her research examines factors driving consumer liking of ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables to define new market opportunities and guide new products through the commercialization pipeline. Her research in the ornamentals sector has included diverse topics such as consumer preferences for garden roses, edible flowers, edible ornamentals for container gardening, ornamental plants sought out by Asian-Canadians as well as factors that influence consumer purchasing at garden centres.

ROBERT HANIFIN

Ludvig Svensson Inc.

Rob Hanifin is a greenhouse climate consultant for AB Ludvig Svensson’s American subsidiary, working remotely. Rob joined the team in January 2017 while based on the West Coast. He relocated to southeast Michigan in 2019 to better serve Svensson’s end users in the Midwest and Ontario. Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, and has been focused on Controlled-Environment Agriculture for over 10 years.

XIUMING HAO

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Dr. Xiuming Hao is a senior research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) at Harrow Research and Development Centre in Harrow, Ont. He holds a PhD in plant physiology from University of Guelph and an MSc in computer control systems from Wayne State University. Xiuming has been involved in greenhouse research at the research centre since 1995. The focus of his research program is on greenhouse environmental physiology and energy efficiency. He has conducted numerous projects on greenhouse crop

management, climate control, and energy conservation, including highwire cucumber production systems, new greenhouse insulation technology, heat placement in greenhouse vegetable production on raisedtroughs, and dynamic temperature, CO2, humidity and fertigation control strategies, and new greenhouse cover materials. Xiuming has led the AAFC national research project on dynamic plant-based environment control to improve energy efficiency in greenhouse vegetable production. He has conducted extensive research in the last 20 years on year-round greenhouse vegetable production with supplemental lighting and is leading the national AAFC lighting projects on vegetables to improve light and energy use efficiency in controlled environment agriculture.

ESTUARDO HERNÁNDEZ

OLESINSKI

Wageningen University & Research

Estuardo’s main interest is to find sustainable solutions to solve the current agricultural challenges in the area of plant health. After an extensive journey through different research groups in Latin America, the U.S., Asia and Europe, Estuardo joined Wageningen University & Research as part of the Plant Health Group. He now works in the development of production systems/strategies to stimulate plant resilience: optimal greenhouse conditions, hygiene, standing army, and positive plant-plant interactions.

MARCEL HUIBERS

BASF Nunhems Netherlands BV Marcel joined Nunhems in 1999 as a sales specialist in cucumbers and enjoyed frequent travel to Canada to support Nunhems growers and dealers. In this period, he worked together with enthusiastic growers in the Netherlands to develop the lighted and unlighted high-wire cucumber crop. In 2015, Marcel left Nunhems and became a high-wire cucumber grower at Hortus in Futuro growing multiple crops annually on 10 acres under HPS lighting. At this time, he also trialed top and interlight LEDs. In 2020, he

rejoined Nunhems in his current role as Senior PD Agrotechnologist in the PD department where he closely follows new developments in the cucumber production and breeding. Together with growers, Marcel likes to discuss how to get the best out of plant genetics. When visiting Canada earlier this year, he was pleasantly surprised to see all the advancements made in high-wire production, lights, acreage etc. Marcel is looking forward to meeting growers at the CGC.

TANYA IRANI

Metagenome Bio/Healthy Hydroponics InnoTech

Tanya is currently a Bioinformatics analyst and AgriScience client advisor at Healthy Hydroponics. She has a Master’s in Science, specializing in classifying bacterial species using bioinformatic tools. Tanya applies her knowledge about bioinformatics to help create reports for clients to better understand the microbiome of their hydroponic systems. She also works closely with growers to understand their needs and to better use our technology to help find solutions for their problems. Her and her team helped create the grower’s portal at Healthy Hydroponics by taking feedback from growers to create a tool to help them track the growth of the microbiome of their hydroponic system in a more effective way.

SARAH JANDRICIC

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, Vineland Dr. Sarah Jandricic is the greenhouse floriculture IPM specialist for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) since 2015. Her career in floriculture entomology has led her down the east coast, gaining experience with managing floriculture pests from New York State to North Carolina. Sarah has a continuous presence in Greenhouse Canada magazine, the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, and runs the ONFloriculture blog, to help keep growers informed about pest control advances and pest issues facing the industry. Sarah is stationed at Vineland and can be reached sarah.jandricic@ ontario.ca.

STEVE JONES

Local Leaf Farms Inc.

With a career spanning investment banking to being a National Director, Marketplace at BDO Canada and a Senior Partner at the BDC in its management consulting practice, Steve had been building the model for Local Leaf Farms for several years before launching the company in 2019. His focus on developing core ESG values at the foundation of the company lead to a model of decentralized production facilities that increase multiple sustainability factors for his retail partners, while delivering optimal freshness, shelf life and product quality.

LAXMI KHADKA

Vineland Research & Innovation Centre

Laxmi studied international horticulture with a major in phytopathology and entomology at the University of Hannover, Germany and continued at the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph. In Germany, her research focused on optical manipulation on insect pests and their natural enemies under greenhouse conditions. At the University of Guelph, she studied the effect of volatiles on host recognition and ovipostion behaviour of spotted-wind drosophila. Apart from academic studies, Laxmi has hands-on experience working in the horticultural sector in Nepal for three years and on a vertical farm in Canada for one year. Currently, she is a research technician at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre working on the development of thrips management strategies using different fertilizer rates and biostimulants in the greenhouse.

EDWIN KROON

Lion Laser Systems

Edwin Kroon was Dutchdesigned and built in 1985. He studied animal sciences at the Wageningen University and fell in love with Biomimicry without knowing it. Inspired by nature’s 4 billion years of ‘free’ R&D, Edwin found in lasers his tool to recreate nature’s micro and nanostructures; aiming to copy some of the neat features like water repellance (hydrophobic), water attracting (hydrophilic) or the metallic-like colour

of a peacock or butterfly. These colours can be created without any pigments or paint, just by playing with light. Edwin’s previous dream has come true: shooting down pesky little insects with lasers. Edwin’s current dream would be to build portable lasers: one for in the bedroom and on the sailboat.

ROSELYNE LABBE

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Dr. Roselyne Labbe is a research scientist in greenhouse entomology at Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s Harrow Research and Development Centre (HRDC). Her research team aims to identify both the most effective and sustainable ways to manage the diversity of pests present within Canada’s greenhouse and vertically farmed crops. This includes ongoing work to assess and develop crop protection tools such as novel biological control or reduced-risk agents and incorporating new technologies such as the sterile insect technique and artificial lights to optimize crop protection.

BRYAN LACHAPELLE

B4 Networks Inc.

As president and founder of B4 Networks, Bryan is committed to providing excellent service and value to his clients and a stable, rewarding workplace for his employees. B4 Networks has been named as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed IT Companies four consecutive years. Bryan and his team prioritize accessibility and client communication – taking time to answer questions and explain solutions in clear, easy-tounderstand language.

JASON LANOUE

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Jason Lanoue holds a Ph.D. in plant biochemistry and physiology from the University of Guelph where he studied the interactions between light quality and sugar movement in tomato plants. Jason is a postdoctoral researcher with Agriculture & AgriFood Canada based at the Harrow Research and Development Centre. There, he works with a team focused on developing novel lighting strategies to improve plant production and energy-

use efficiency. Jason is currently focused on developing dynamic 24-hour lighting strategies for tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers using LEDs to reduce peak energy consumption. Earlier this year, Jason was named one of the Top 4 Under 40 by Fruit and Vegetable Magazine in the Canadian agricultural field for his work on dynamic 24-hour lighting.

KAI-SHU LING

USDA-Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory

Dr. Kai-Shu Ling is a research plant pathologist (virology) at the United States Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service (USDAARS), U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, SC, USA since 2004. Dr. Ling received his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology (Virology) from Cornell University in 1995. As a research plant pathologist in USDA-ARS, he built his research program in focusing on greenhouse emerging viral diseases of vegetable crops. He leads a productive research program in disease diagnosis, virus detection, characterization and management of those emerging and important viral diseases, including tomato brown rugose fruit virus, pepino mosaic virus and several viroids on tomato and cucumber green mottle mosaic virus on cucumber. Dr. Ling has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and served as a mentor for a number of international visiting scholars, postdoctoral research associates and college students over the years.

ROBERTO LOPEZ

Michigan State University

Dr. Roberto Lopez is an assistant professor and controlled environment/floriculture extension specialist with a 45% research, 30% teaching, and 25% extension appointment in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University. His research focuses on propagation and production of young and finish plants (floriculture, leafy green, and culinary herb crops) in greenhouses, growth rooms/containers, warehouse-based plant factories, and vertical farms. The primary objective of his research is to determine how light

(quantity, quality, and duration), substrate and air temperature, and carbon dioxide in controlledenvironment agriculture (CEA) production influences crop timing, rooting, yield, quality, flavor, nutrition, and subsequent performance.

WILLIAM D. LUBITZ

University of Guelph

Dr. William David Lubitz is an associate professor at the University of Guelph, School of Engineering. Since starting at the University of Guelph in 2006, his primary research interests have been related to environmental fluid dynamics, renewable energy systems including wind, hydropower and solar energy, and energy processes in agriculture. Dr. Lubitz is currently involved in several research projects investigating energy efficiency of production greenhouses, in order to identify methods of reducing energy inputs, controlling growing conditions and reducing exposure to fossil fuels. He is also currently conducting research on noise and light emissions from agricultural facilities. His overall goals are to contribute to improving the sustainability of food production while reducing environmental impacts.

BRIAN LYNCH

Vineland Research & Innovation Centre

Brian Lynch obtained his B. Eng., M.A.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering from Carleton University in his hometown of Ottawa, Ont. He spent time as a research associate at the Canadian Space Agency while completing his doctoral research related to smart actuators for spacecraft systems while also working on various projects related to robotics for planetary exploration. Following the completion of his graduate studies, Brian joined the Mining Systems Laboratory at Queen’s University where he worked on robotic systems for exploration and prospecting with a focus on searching for water and other minerals in space environments. He subsequently relocated to the Niagara region to join Vineland Research and Innovation Centre as a research scientist, where he currently leads the Field Robotics team within the Automation group. Brian is currently

the project leader for the Automated Cucumber Harvesting project as part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Automation Cluster. His team focuses on computer vision and robotics, with the aim to spearhead novel research and development in reducing labour costs for the horticulture industry.

SHAWN MALLEN

A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.

Shawn Mallen is the manager of hydroponics at A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. He works with customers to find hydroponic solutions for tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, berry, leafy green and organic crops. When a solution doesn’t exist, Shawn works closely with customers and suppliers to design and implement custom solutions that suit the grower’s unique needs. In his role, Shawn works with a large number of European companies and introduces their products to the Canadian and U.S. markets. He regularly visits suppliers in Europe, bringing knowledge and innovation home to A.M.A. and its customers. Since 2007, Shawn has been expanding A.M.A.’s hydroponics business, and has brought significant horticultural expertise to the A.M.A. team. Shawn has more than 20 years of greenhouse experience, ranging from cut flowers, potted and holiday crops, bedding plants, vegetable propagation and production in the capacity of Grower and General Manager. He has an understanding of crop planning and greenhouse design, and expertise in urban agriculture and organic growing. Shawn received his diploma in agriculture business from the University of Guelph.

GENEVIEVE MARCHAND

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Following a B.Sc. in Agronomy, specialized in Plant Science (2002), Genevieve obtained a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from Université Laval in 2008, working on the genetic control of the mode of action of biocontrol agent Pseudozyma flocculosa in the lab of Dr. Richard Bélanger. This microbial biocontrol agent targeted powdery mildew on greenhouse crops. During her post-doctoral fellowship at Health Canada in 2012-2013, Genevieve contributed to the development of a microfluidic detection system for

food-borne pathogens. She has been with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on a permanent basis since 2014 and has previously worked at the Pest Management Centre and the Ottawa Research and Development Centre. Since December 2016, Genevieve has been leading a research program on pathology of greenhouse vegetables and other horticultural crops at the Harrow Research and Development Centre in Southwestern Ontario. Her research program focuses on methods for detection and control of plant pathogens, with a focus on integrated pest management (IPM).

CARA MCCREARY

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

Cara McCreary is the greenhouse vegetable IPM specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and is working out of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Harrow Research & Development Centre. Cara joined the ministry in January 2015 from a position as a research associate in the Edible Bean Program at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus. Prior to joining the University of Guelph, Cara spent six months as the Acting Field Crop Entomologist at OMAFRA. She also has several years of experience as a greenhouse scout and supervisor, and as a horticultural advisor. Cara has a Master of Science in Environmental Biology from the University of Guelph, a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration from the University of Windsor, and an Associate Diploma in Horticulture from the University of Guelph. During her Master’s degree, she studied the life cycle, temperaturedependent development and economic impact of an agricultural pest, the bean leaf beetle. In her current role with the ministry, Cara has worked extensively on emerging pest issues, such as pepper weevil and tomato brown rugose fruit virus. Pest management has been her focus and passion through both work experience and education.

MIGUEL MORI

Hendriks Greenhouses/Freeman Herbs

Miguel Mori has held the position of e-commerce manager for Hendriks Greenhouses & Freeman Herbs for the last 1.5 years. During this time, he has managed a dedicated team focused on dropship fulfillment for Costco.ca and operation of an online retail service Tropi Co (Tropico.ca). These fulfillment services utilize Canada-wide postage of plant material utilizing sustainable processes.

Prior to this role, Miguel was the Marketing & Growth Manager for Mori Gardens. During this time, he coordinated an online platform for garden centre sales through pickup and delivery, an online garden design course, seasonal vendor markets and in-person seminars through online ticket purchases.

Miguel came into these roles after completing his masters in business from the University of Calgary, focused on innovation and marketing and the Rozsa Arts Management Program (RAMP) through U of Calgary Executive Education and the Rozsa Foundation.

ZELDA PIETERSE

Vineland Research & Innovation Centre

Zelda Pieterse was born in beautiful, biodiverse South Africa, where she completed her PhD in Plant Pathology at the University of Pretoria. Her research focused on fungal diversity in the Succulent Karoo Biodiversity hotspot. After immigrating to Canada in 2018, she joined Vineland Research and Innovation Centre as a part of the Biological Crop Protection team. Since then, she has worked mainly in entomology. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher with the University of Guelph, although she is still residing on VRIC’s campus in Vineland, Ont. At present, her research focuses on evaluating photosensitizer formulations, that can be used in existing IPM programs, for use against common greenhouse pests. This research is done in collaboration with industry partner, Suncor Energy Inc., and their AgroScience team. The research is partially funded by a Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship. When she is not rearing, counting or killing pest insects,

she enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, dreaming of mountains, poetry and exploring Niagara’s wineries. Currently, her top bucket-list item is traveling by train from east to west on VIA Rail’s Canadian tour.

BRIAN POEL

Fluence

Growing up on a farm in rural Ontario, Brian has spent his life immersed in plants. While working in vegetable variety development in Leamington, Ont., he saw the emergence of supplemental lighting and the need for proper experimentation to guide growers into making the best decisions for crop production. Brian shifted his focus to horticultural lighting and completed his master’s degree at Michigan State University where he compared LED lighting with HPS lamps for greenhouse ornamental production. He currently manages research projects for Fluence, specifically supporting internal cannabis research initiatives. Brian continues to help lead the way in understanding and applying plant growth and developmental responses to light spectrum and intensity. He specializes in conducting research and grower experiments focusing on increased cannabis yield and quality by maximizing photosynthesis and manipulating secondary metabolite production. Brian is also investigating how light works in concert with other inputs to maximize production efficiency.

ZAMIR PUNJA

Simon Fraser University

Zamir Punja completed a BSc degree in Plant Sciences at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, followed by MSc and PhD degrees in plant pathology from the University of California, Davis. He then joined the Campbell Soup Company and worked jointly with North Carolina State University in Raleigh on management of carrot diseases. Zamir was appointed Manager of Plant Biotechnology research for Campbell’s in Davis, California to develop innovative methods for crop improvement. He joined Simon Fraser University in 1989 as Associate Professor and was promoted to

Professor in 1996. His research interests include the etiology and management of plant diseases on vegetable and horticultural crops, and the applications of plant biotechnology for disease management. More recently, his work has shifted to cannabis. His group has described a range of previously unreported pathogens affecting the crop and various methods for disease management have been evaluated. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Phytopathological Society. Zamir has received numerous research and teaching awards, including the Sterling Prize for Controversy for his work on GMO foods. He was Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology for 18 years. His research has been funded jointly by NSERC (Discovery, Strategic and CRD’s) and various industry partners. Zamir’s research group currently focuses on cannabis pathology and methods to improve quality of greenhouse-grown cannabis.

ISHTIAQ RAO

Crop Defenders Ltd. Dr. M. Ishtiaq Rao has a Ph.D in entomology and is the CEO of Crop Defenders Ltd. He began his career in biocontrol in 1994 by producing Trichogramma spp. for the Commonwealth Institute of Biological Control. In 1997, Dr. Rao founded the first ever biocontrol company in Pakistan, eventually servicing 60,000 acres of sugarcane, cotton, and vegetable crops using his biocontrol products. He brought his biocontrol expertise to Canada in 2007 when he founded Crop Defenders Ltd. Crop Defenders has become one of the fastest growing biocontrol companies having more than 50 employees with local production of bumblebees, beneficial parasitoids, predators, and entomopathogenic fungi. He has been an invited speaker to various industry conferences including conferences hosted by the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA), the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC), and the Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers (ANBP).

ROSE SEGUIN

Sollum Technologies

Rose Séguin is an agronomist specializing in controlled environment agriculture, with previous experience in indoor agriculture, agricultural innovation systems, and agricultural development in remote areas of Canada. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agro-environmental sciences and a master’s degree in bioresource engineering from McGill University. In her role as an agronomist at Sollum Technologies, Rose works with growers to implement dynamic lighting strategies over various greenhouse crops, analyze production data and track progress towards the production targets.

IKJOT SAINI

University of Windsor

Dr. Ikjot Saini is the co-director of SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence and an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor. She is an automotive cybersecurity professional whose research is focused on the Connected and Autonomous Vehicles covering the security and privacy aspects of Vehicle-toEverything (V2X). Ikjot has published many research papers and journal articles, including V2X privacy schemes, engineering privacy attacks for equitable assessment, DSRC network congestion and routing protocols.

Ikjot is currently the Academic Chair on WiCyS Ontario Professional Affiliate Board. She has been recognized as 2022 Canada’s top 20 women in cybersecurity. She was the winner of the cyber woman of the year award, one of the cyber mobility awards in 2020 and the inaugural WEtech Alliance Woman in Tech of the Year award in 2019. She has been featured in 2020 Canadians to Watch by Auto News Canada. In 2021, she received the outreach and engagement award of the Faculty of Science at the University of Windsor.

GAVIN SCHNEIDER

Ecoation Gavin’s career has been dedicated to building and applying

solutions that help people grow more food with fewer resources. Rooted as a farmer from the prairies, he believes that data and technology can be used to grow better. At Ecoation, Gavin has supported the scale up of a global customer base and the team needed to support that growth. With a background in agronomy, plant phenotyping, and greenhouse operations, he puts plants at the forefront of his work. In his spare time, he grows food for space and operates a gourmet mushroom farm. On the weekend, you can find him in the North Vancouver mountains.

DYONI SMITH-PAGE

Signify

Dyoni Smith-Page has served the lighting industry for over two decades in diverse roles: luminaire Dyoni Smith-Page has served the lighting industry for over two decades in many diverse roles: luminaire design, lighting applications, and photometric design at Metalumen Manufacturing; lighting sales and marketing at Salex/ Marnik; product marketing and development at Canlyte; and lighting design as an independent consultant. She taught lighting design at Ryerson University in both the School of Interior Design and the Lighting Certificate Program, at The Ontario College of Art and Design, for the IESNA Toronto Section and speaks regularly within the community and abroad on topics such as: effects of lighting on human health and performance, light and the human visual system, spectral effects of light on biological systems, circadian photobiology, and horticultural lighting. Dyoni is a past-president of the Toronto Section of the IESNA and has contributed to many scientific committees of the IESNA and CIE.

Dyoni has recently joined Signify’s Horticultural Lighting application team to apply her expertise to help achieve our UN Sustainable Development Goals by addressing Climate Change and Food Security.

She is serving as the Academic Director of the Automotive Security Research Group and chapter lead at Windsor as well as a member of the advisory committee of the APMA Cyber Security Committee and Project ARROW as a V2X technology expert.

SEAN SOMOGYVARI

Vineland Research & Innovation Centre

Sean Somogyvari is a research engineer at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. He obtained his B.Eng in Nuclear Engineering and his M.Eng in ECE specializing in Artificial Intelligence from McMaster University. Currently Sean is co-project lead of the Automated Vegetable Harvesting project within the automation group at Vineland Research, as part of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s Automation Cluster. Sean works with a team of scientists and engineers specializing in robotics and AI focused on the novel research and development of reducing labour costs for the horticulture industry. He directly oversees the research and development of AI with the goal to produce intelligent horticultural decisions, such projects consist of vegetable ripeness forecasting, smart irrigation systems, and early disease detection.

DANIEL TERLIZZESE

University of Guelph

Daniel Terlizzese recently graduated from the University of Guelph with an honour’s undergraduate degree in biological science. His curiosity was sparked after completing an undergraduate research project aimed at exploring the influence of light quality on cannabis production and he is now continuing his studies through an MSc. program in environmental science under Dr. Youbin Zheng at the University of Guelph. Daniel’s goal is to combine his passion for growing vegetable crops with his interest in optimizing greenhouse plant production and crop yield. Light’s overall role in plant productivity, and the recent advancements of LED lighting, inspired him to focus on optimizing the light environment for greenhouse vegetable crops. Daniel aims to explore the light environment within the crop and directly contribute to industry-based growing practices through his research.

AMANDA THOMSEN

Kiss My Aster

Amanda Thomsen is an author and Green Profit columnist from the Chicago Suburbs. She opened her own garden centre earlier this year.

KENNETH TRAN

Koidra Inc.

Kenneth Tran is the founding CEO of Koidra. Koidra is an AgTech startup with a mission of transforming greenhouses and sustainable agriculture through innovations in AI and IoT. It provides IoT Suite and Auto Growing platforms for indoor farms to operate more autonomously and more efficiently. Before founding Koidra, Kenneth was a Principal Applied Scientist in the Machine Learning Group, Microsoft Research. In 2018, he led a cross-organization research team winning the 1st autonomous greenhouse challenge, organized in the Netherlands. His Sonoma team was the only AI team that outperformed the expert Dutch growers with 6% increase and yield and 17% increase in net profit. Kenneth’s expertise and experience includes AI algorithms with a bias for whole system optimization. Kenneth received his Ph.D. in Computational & Applied Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin in 2012.

ELS VANBECKEVOORT

SanEcoTec Ltd.

With more than 25 years of experience in leading research and development teams, Els is co-founder and CEO of SanEcoTec, an awardwinning water quality analytics company and recognized leader in science-based water innovation for sustainable development. With a team of water engineers and scientists in North America and Europe, SanEcoTec has developed the Water Health Index, a digital water quality management platform using automated monitoring, machine learning and AI software. The Water Health Index was developed for and tested with greenhouse owners and growers. SanEcoTec is at arm’s length from chemical and equipment suppliers providing market-tested, science-based solutions for water; now and for the future.

MARC VAN IERSEL

University of Georgia

Dr. Marc van Iersel grew up in the Netherlands and received his PhD from the University of Arkansas in 1994. He has been with horticulture department of the University of Georgia since 1995, where he now holds the Dooley professorship. His research focuses on cost-effective supplemental lighting technologies in greenhouses and vertical farms. He is the director of project LAMP (www.hortlamp.org), a $5 million, U.S.-based research project that brings together plant scientists, engineers, and economists to develop profitable supplemental lighting strategies. In 2017, he co-founded Candidus, Inc. (www.candidus.us) to help bring novel lighting strategies to the greenhouse industry. Dr. van Iersel has published more than 145 scientific papers and has given invited lectures about his research around the world, including in Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Kenya, Canada, Chile, and Brazil.

KEVIN VERHOEF

Verhoef Electric Ltd.

Kevin is the owner of Verhoef Electric, located in Jordan, Ont. that has proudly serviced the horticultural industry for over 30 years, offering electrical solutions independent of any specific automation system. The company is known for its community involvement and generous charitable support.

RYAN WANKEL

Heliospectra

Ryan is a multi-generational horticulturist of agriculture experience. He is an award winning respected global leader and speaker who has assisted Heliospectra with some of the best cultivation sites. Ryan is a member of multiple industry working groups across many different crop segments.

Before joining Heliospectra, Ryan led commercial teams in field crop production, greenhouse propagation, vertical farming and indoor cultivation throughout the United States.

Ryan now assists Heliospectra’s global customers in developing specific lighting strategies for greenhouse, indoor and vertical crop production

and consults on the benefits and environmental conditions of growing with LEDs.

CHRISTOPHER WEISENER

University of Windsor

Dr. Christopher Weisener is a professor at the University of Windsor in Ontario. He is an established multidisciplinary researcher at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) and is recognized for his contributions in the field of environmental geomicrobiology. His research programs link multidisciplinary themes (i.e. microbiology, geochemistry and molecular ecology) within both applied and fundamental research frameworks for habitat restoration. He specializes in developing cutting edge science which correlates an understanding of microbial community function influenced by contaminate stress at the terrestrial/aquatic interface. In particular, his group focuses on the mobility and bioavailability of nutrients (e.g. carbon, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorous) and toxic metals in aqueous sediments. This research helps inform design and sustainable solutions for waste and water management and ecosystem services.

MELANIE YELTON

Plenty Unlimited

Melanie Yelton is the director of Plant Sciences at Plenty Unlimited where she channels research and development team findings to build the world’s highest output vertical indoor agriculture facility in the world. Previously, Melanie’s research focused on growing plants below LED luminaires to optimize growth, flavour, and quality. For more than two decades, she served as a lecturer and scientist at Stanford University studying plant signaling in alfalfa and corn. Melanie also directed sequencing research at the Stanford DNA Sequence and Technology Center. Melanie earned a PhD in plant molecular biology from the University of California, Davis, a MS in biochemistry from the University of South Carolina, and a BS from Virginia Tech. She holds a patent for work involving filamentous fungus.

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CROSS CANADA PERSPECTIVE | ALBERTA

Alberta greenhouse crops industry 2022 and beyond

Prepared by Dr. Mohyuddin Mirza, Ph.D., P.Ag.

Consultant - Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) www.agga.ca

Alberta’s greenhouse crops industry is the fourth largest in Canada. The following table summarizes the acreage for 2022 season.

vegetables

Fruit

Strawberries 1.0

Ornamentals

Bedding and potted plants

Tree seedlings

Spruce and pine 21.80

252 acres,10.9m/ft2,1m/m2

Total ornamentals and tree seedlings 99.00 250 acres

Total greenhouse industry 201.94, 500 acres,

Key features of the Alberta greenhouse industry

• Compared to 2014, the industry has grown by 16.8%.

• Major expansion occurred during 2019-2022 period.

• Big focus on winter production using supplemental light.

• The vegetable sector has grown by 35.8% over the ornamental and tree seedling sector.

• Cucumbers continued to be the major crop compared to tomatoes.

• Investment in growing peppers yearround increased significantly in 2020 onward. A 26acre, state-of-the-art pepper greenhouse with 5MW cogen facility was the highlight.

• Lettuce production registered a very significant growth compared to 2014.

• Potted vegetable production increased by the bedding plants growers, especially that of tomatoes to meet consumer demands during pandemic.

• Major investment has taken place in tri-gen systems, the co-gen systems which supply electricity, heat and carbon dioxide. Over 10-megawatt capacity has been installed.

Future Projections

• The vegetable sector is going to continue to expand, as well as container vegetables. Expansion may be slower in next 2-3 years because of pandemic after affects. With increased production costs and all inputs, it appears the growth may be slower.

• Use of Artificial Intelligence for plant monitoring and decision making is going to increase.

• More investments in tri-gen technologies for heat, power and CO2.

• More adoption of LED lights for winter production of vegetables.

CROSS CANADA PERSPECTIVE | ONTARIO

2022 CGC Ontario Greenhouse Sector Summary

Prepared by Fadi Al-Daoud, Chevonne Dayboll, Cara McCreary, Sara Jandricic

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs Greenhouse

Summer and winter greenhouse vegetable production acreage increased yet again in Ontario in 2022. Accessing enough water, electricity, and natural gas to service the expansion continued to be a priority for producers. With more lighting technology being used, so too came the need for light management strategies. More vegetable greenhouses in southwestern Ontario installed high pressure sodium (HPS) and light-emitting diodes (LED) lights as well as light abatement curtains to increase their capacity for winter production. Prices for peppers and tomatoes were stable for most of the year, while cucumber prices started the year on a low note but gradually rebounded. More cucumber production occurred as some producers switched from tomatoes to cucumbers. Greenhouse strawberry production continued to grow while producers also experimented with other crops to diversify their offering.

Despite inflation, floriculture sales were strong this spring and continuing into the rest of 2022, but growers have concerns over how the market will bear necessary price increases in the future. The strong market over the last several years has encouraged some floriculture growers to expand their operations to continue to meet the demand. As COVID-19 border restrictions were loosened importing off-shore labour was not as difficult as it was in the height of pandemic restrictions in 2021 and 2020. Some supply chain issues have also been resolved, but inflation continues to result in increasing costs of inputs such as fertilizers, soilless media, seeds/cuttings, pesticides, packaging and shipping. Lots of sunshine early in the year meant good growing conditions, but this was accompanied by another hot summer that caused some production issues associated with heat stress for some crops. More vegetable production greenhouses installed misting systems to provide more consistent humidity and help with cooling greenhouses in the summer heat.

Despite other pressures, pest management is always a concern. Conditions have been favourable for whitefly, thrips and two-spotted spider mite outbreaks, and increases in the incidence of broad mite and Xanthamonas have occurred in floriculture, specifically. Ontario has also seen emerging thrips pests in flower and vegetable greenhouses due to increased trade and foliage plant production. Fusarium spp. have been problematic for vegetable producers this year. Efforts have been made to connect with global experts on widespread pest issues, such as tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV).

CROSS CANADA PERSPECTIVE | QUEBEC

OVERVIEW OF QUEBEC’S GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY

Prepared by Marie-Michelle Gamache

Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food

EM: marie-michelle.gamache@ mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

In 2021, Quebec had 624 companies producing greenhouse fruits and vegetables, totalling 151 hectares and $191 million in revenues. A majority of the areas are intended for cucumbers and tomatoes, in their standard or specialty varieties. Lettuce and pepper are also grown, as well as other crops such as herbs and strawberries.

On the greenhouse ornamental horticulture side, there were 548 enterprises totalling 166 hectares in 2020. These companies produce not only ornamental plants, but also often vegetable plants in boxes. The most commonly reported ornamental crops are mainly boxed annuals, perennials and flowering pots.

There is a range of types and sizes of businesses, many of which are relatively small and spread over a large territory. The area is mainly located in southern Quebec, but some projects are carried out further north, where they sometimes take advantage of heat discharges, a significant opportunity in the Quebec climate. Quebec greenhouses also stand out for its pioneering role in the use of artificial lighting, organic production, lettuce production and the adoption of integrated pest management practices.

For food economic purposes, the Quebec government has implemented its Greenhouse Growth Strategy in 2020, with the goal of doubling fruit and vegetable acreage. This has enabled the creation of investment support programs and research chairs, as well as the funding of major projects. Supported by this context, the sector is experiencing remarkable growth. Between 2019 and 2021 alone, there were increases of about 25% in the number of enterprises, 20% in areas and 30% in cash receipts. At this rate, the objective of the Strategy will be achieved and will multiply the volumes produced.

In addition to energy efficiency issues, the main challenges for the sector are the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce, the adoption of new technologies and sustainable practices, the development of expertise, and the enhancement of Quebec products for companies spread across all regions of Quebec.

CROSS CANADA PERSPECTIVE | NOVA SCOTIA

OVERVIEW OF NOVA SCOTIA’S GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY

Prepared by Talia Plaskett, P. Ag, Protected Crop Specialist

Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc.

The Nova Scotia protected sector sits at about 46 acres total, making it the fifth-largest greenhouse producer in the country. With 10 acres under glass, the remainder of producers have opted for poly-film structures or rigid plastic. In 2019, the province noted a 7% increase in sales for greenhouse fruit and veg, and based on anecdotal evidence, it increased in 2020 as well. The ornamental greenhouse sector is worth about $5.7 million annually in Nova Scotia, with greenhouse vegetables trailing closely behind at $4.8 million per annum.

The 2021-2022 winter season was quite difficult for greenhouse producers in Nova Scotia, with a handful of producers losing structures and plastic as a result of heavy snow loads and high winds. Securing growing substrate has been an additional challenge this year. The majority were able to overcome these challenges for a productive year with the early harvest of many crops. Rising costs have been problematic for many producers in the province.

Protected berry production in Nova Scotia is primarily strawberries, but there is also covered production of blackberries and raspberries. 2021 saw a significant investment into infrastructure surrounding table-top strawberry production, and 2022 has benefited from the execution of early plantings and protection from the elements throughout the growing season. This current year also marks the second and final year of our long cane raspberry pilot program, which saw strategic and timely planting of long cane nursery stock. Program participants were able to target the onset of the long cane raspberry harvest with the end of field raspberry picking, as well as market a continuous supply of berries to local retailers from July 1 to October 31.

In the future we hope to see continued adoption of protected agriculture, which would expand our portfolio of locally produced, year-round produce. The interest surrounding the production of greenhouse commodities is growing amongst current producers as well as those who are new to agriculture, which is promising for the future of greenhouse production in Nova Scotia.

LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH

By Agriculture and Agrifood Canada

HEALTHY FUTURES AHEAD: PRODUCING MORE DISEASERESISTANT STRAWBERRIES AND LETTUCE In Canada, one-third of fruits and vegetables are lost each year to fungal or bacterial diseases. To help producers growing in greenhouses or tunnels, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC) scientists at the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre have been studying a sustainable, pesticide-free approach that can help plants fight these diseases. With a growing greenhouse horticultural crops market, growers need help to fight fungal and bacterial diseases more than ever.

The project was led by AAFC researcher Dr. Marie Thérèse Charles in collaboration with other researchers from AAFC, Sherbrooke University, as well as French and Chinese universities. Based on their studies in tomato, lettuce and strawberry, the team has made two major advances in this area. First, they discovered a method. Exposing growing strawberry or lettuce plants to ultraviolet C (UV-C) rays—a

component of solar radiation—has been found to improve their ability to defend themselves against disease. After receiving low doses of rays, plants manage to withstand light stress and strengthen their own defences.

The scientists had to establish a very precise dose of UV-C rays and the frequency of treatment to produce a beneficial response. Following too high a dose, growth is affected and harvest decreases. The team also demonstrated that low doses of UV-C rays do not have a negative impact on the quality of the crops at harvest.

The second discovery is a real breakthrough in this type of research! Scientists were able to observe and accurately describe how the UV-C treated plants managed to improve their self-defence system. The UV-C rays stimulate certain types of genes which tell the plants to activate their defences. Plants create their own barrier against pathogens by strengthening the surface structure of their leaves. It then becomes extremely difficult for microorganisms causing diseases like strawberry leaf

Untreated strawberry plants (left) and UV-C-treated plants (right), infected with M. fragariae

spot (Mycosphaerella fragariae) or lettuce bacterial leaf spot (Xanthomonas campestris) to get into the leaves and infect them. In addition, the UV-C treatment awakens other pathways in the plant, producing molecules that serve as antifungals or antibacterials.

Once studies on other plant diseases are completed on a commercial scale, this ecofriendly method of using lowdose UV-C rays to preserve horticultural crops will offer immense potential for production in greenhouses or in the field, especially for the organic sector. Because it will reduce the use of pesticides to control fungal and bacterial diseases, this method is quite promising for all fruit and vegetable producers.

Untreated lettuce (top) and lettuce treated with UV-C (bottom), inoculated with Xanthomonas.

Control (left) compared to strawberry plants treated with UV-C (right), infected with M. fragariae

LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH

By Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Greenhouse-grown brassica microgreens under amber-blue lights and decreased red light to promote carotenoid production

LIGHTS, COLOUR, NUTRIENTS! LEDS PLAY A STARRING ROLE IN IMPROVING NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF PLANTS

Field-grown fruits and vegetables use only natural sunlight, while those in greenhouses can also use supplemental lighting, known as “full spectrum” light. The only energy efficient light source for increasingly popular indoor plant production and vertical farming systems are LED (light emitting diode) lights. Because LEDs are single wavelength, they can be combined (that is, red, blue and amber light) to provide various full spectra of light required for plants to make their own nutrients. Not all wavelengths are equally important however, and it was unknown if LED light produced the same nutrients as natural light – until now. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists recently discovered

LEDs not only increase plant yield, but can significantly improve nutritional quality. While previous lighting reports have focused on fruits (with LEDs used as supplementary lighting), studies analyzing LEDs for microgreens and other vegetables are limited. AAFC research scientist Dr. Rong Cao, along with technicians Lili Mats, Ronghua Liu, Zhanhui Lu, Oday Alrifai and Honghui Zhu from the Guelph Research and Development Centre as well as Drs. Xiuming Hao and Jason Lanoue, with the help of Celeste Little and Quade Digweed and a team of greenhouse workers from the Harrow Research and Development Centre, partnered with Dr. Massimo F. Marcone from the Department of Food Science at the University of Guelph. Together, they studied combinations of red, blue, and amber LED (rbaLED) lights in different ratios to see how they

would affect the production of carotenoids in eight Brassica microgreens, a plant family consisting of mainly cabbage varieties. Carotenoids are nutrients that include a type of vitamin A found only in plants as well as antioxidants that are crucial in helping reduce age-related macular degeneration (eye disorder causing vison problems).

They discovered that under increasing amber-blue and decreasing red light, the total carotenoid content increased from 20 to 44 per cent and individual carotenoids increased from 10 to 55 per cent. Further study demonstrated that these lights actually activated the genes that produce carotenoid antioxidants. The scientists also proved that overall antioxidant levels increased under this higher amber and blue light combination, indicating the importance of these lights for improving the nutritional value of microgreens.

“By increasing amber-blue LED lights while decreasing red,

microgreens showed increased production of antioxidants, particularly the carotenoid nutrient. This discovery shows that there is great potential for LED lights to improve the nutritional quality of plants and therefore increase options for growers, consumers and northern communities that depend on indoor food production systems,” says Hao.

For the first time ever, this study demonstrates that amber LED light is instrumental to carotenoid production, representing a novel approach to producing antioxidantrich microgreens. Understanding the effects of red, blue, and amber LED lights on gene expression and the underlying cellular and molecular processes could lead to producing microgreens and possibly other produce with increased health-promoting antioxidants. This could play an important role in personalized nutrition, increasing options for growers, consumers and northern communities relying on indoor agricultural production.

Fully grown, healthy brassica microgreens following the completed trial

An indoor LED light installation used during the trial

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Booth 113

Unit 2, 30 Fair Road, Guelph ON N1K 0A1 www.gruppoab.com

abenergycanada@gruppoab.com Rajpinder Kaur

EM: rajpinder.kaur@gruppoAB.it

M: +39 342 1254799

Natural gas & biogas cogeneration, RNG, air emission treatment

AG & FOOD LABS, UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Booth 305

95 Stone Road West, Guelph ON N1H 8J7

www.afl.uoguelph.ca

aflinfo@uoguelph.ca

Amanda Hauck

O: 519-767-6299

IS0/IEC 17025 accredited fee-for-service analytical & diagnostic testing laboratory

AGROLUX

Booth 100

Honderdland 251, Maasdijk ZH 2676 LV

Netherlands www.agrolux.com

Nick Boelen

EM: nick.boelen@agrolux.com

M: +31 6 82109927

Agrolux’s intelligent, innovative lighting solutions help you optimize production. We distinguish ourselves with honest advice, professional service, & top-quality lighting.

AGROWCULTURAL ORGANICS

Booth 115

12-16715 Yonge Street, Suite 169, Newmarket ON L3X1X4 www.shakespraygrow.com

Nicholas McGowan

EM: nick@agriculturerx.com

O / M: 416-570-1150

Foliar nutrition for all stages of plant growth

ALDERSHOT GREENHOUSES

Booth 828

1135 Gallagher Road, Burlington ON L7T 2M7

www.aldershotgreenhouses.ca enquiries@agl.ca

Ed Vermolen

O: 905-632-9272

M: 905-515-1892

HBA Hydrangea cuttings (prefinished & finished)

Poulsen Roses, Clematis, Heuger

Helleborus Mums

A & L CANADA LABS

Booth 213

2136 Jetstream Road, London ON N5V 3P5

www.alcanada.com

Greg Patterson EM: gpatterson@alcanada.com O: 519-457-2575

Analytical testing services

ALINK COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

Booth 211 2136 Jetstream Road, London ON N5V 3P5 www.alinkinfo.com info@alinkinfo.com

Jian Song O: 519-457-2575

Computer software for traceability

A.M.A. HORTICULTURE

Booth 325

2011 Spinks Drive, Kingsville ON N9Y 3Y9 www.amahort.com ama@amahort.com

Connie Bradt, Rick Bradt O: 519-733-1397

Growing Containers & Related Greenhouse Supplies

Al’s Flower Pouch TM; Seeders Greenhouse equipment & ELLEPOTS

A.M.A. HYDROPONICS

Booth 225

2011 Spinks Drive, Kingsville ON N9Y 3Y9 www.amahort.com ama@amahort.com

Connie Bradt, Rick Bradt O: 519-733-1397

Hydroponic supplies

ANATIS BIOPROTECTION

Booth 1008

278 Rang Saint-André, Saint-Jacques-leMineur QC J0S1Y0 www.anatisbioprotection.com/en/ Ronald Valentin

EM: rvalentin@anatisbioprotection.com O: 1-800-305-7714

Canadian based company that produces, sells & distributes beneficial insects, predatory mites, entomopathogenic nematodes & biopesticides

ARAYMOND AGRICULTURE

Booth 3010

08272 St. Fruitos De Bages Ctra Manresa a Berga, Barcelona Spain www.araymond-agriculture.com/en

Kelsey Vince

EM: kelsey.vince@araymond.com

O: +34 93 877 02 06

M: 226-936-1563

Smart innovative fastening solutions created for growers of the horticulture & tree nursery sector

ARGUS CONTROL SYSTEMS

Booth 925

101-18445 53rd Street, Surrey BC V3S 7A4 www.arguscontrols.com

sales@arguscontrols.com

Eric Schmidt

O: 604-538-3531

M: 604-789-6436

Control systems for horticulture & greenhouses

Fertigation & irrigation control Performance software

A-ROO COMPANY

Booth 530

22360 Royalton Rd, P.O. Box 360050, Strongsville OH 44149-3826

www.a-roo.com

Joe Parente

EM: jparente@a-roo.com

P: 440-238-8850

A-Roo Company has been a manufacturer & supplier of packaging innovations for the hort industry for over 50 years.

AXIA VEGETABLE SEEDS

Booth 130

41970 East Main Street, Woodland CA 95776 USA

www.axiaseeds.com

John Davis

EM: jdavis@axiaseeds.com

O: 530-735-8239

M: 805-235-9222

Vegetable seeds

BBALL HORTICULTURAL CO.

Booth 425

622 Town Road, West Chicago, IL 601852698 USA

www.ballseed.com

Nancy Boekestyn

EM: nboekestyn@ballhort.com

O: 630-231-3600, 800-879-BALL

Supplies professional growers with the best products, most efficient tools & customized growing solutions

Seed, Plants, Plugs, Hard Goods, Vegetative Products

BAMBOO SUPPLY

Booth 208

P.O. Box 5433, Lakeland FL 33807 USA www.bamboosupply.net

Ron Reycraft

EM: ron@bamboosupply.net

O: 863-644-9087

M: 863-838-8814

Bamboo stakes & trellises, accessories for staking

BASF - NUNHEMS

Booth 607

5th Floor, 100 Milverton Drive, Mississauga

ON L5R 4H1

www.nunhems.com/us/en

Ali Mohammad EM: ali.mohammad@vegetableseeds.basf. com

M: 226-787-1142

Vegetable Seeds

BEEKENKAMP PLANTS BV

Booth 913

P.O. Box 1, Korte Kruisweg 141, Maasdijk 2676 BS, Netherlands www.beekenkamplants.com info@beekenkamp.nl

Jeroen Steenbergen

EM: jeroen.steenbergen@beekenkamp-usa. com

O: 31 (0) 174 526 100

M: 786 304 4169

Breeder & producer of starting material for pot & bedding plants - Dahlia LaBella series, Poinsettia, Tea Petunia, Celosia Kelos, the Begonia Dreams & Waterfall range

BELCHIM CROP PROTECTION CANADA

Booth 533

Unit 3, 104 Cooper Drive, Guelph ON N1C 0A4

www.belchimcanada.com

Jouke Sypkes

EM: Jouke.sypkes@belchim.com

O: 866-613-3336, ext

M: 226-820-6511

Crop protection including bio-rational fungicides, pest control & nutrition

BELL PARK HORTICULTURE

Booth 310

120-19288 22nd Avenue, Surrey BC V3Z 3S6 www.bellparkhorticulture.com

Derek McLaughlin

EM: derekm@bellparkhort.com

O: 604-385-4411

M: 604-385-1131

Horticultural automation solutions & service for the horticulture industry from the industry’s top suppliers to the North American market & beyond

BELLWYCK HORTICOLOR

Booth 632

1025-8th Street East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1M5

Cam Duggan

www.horticolor.net

info@horticolor.net

O: 1-866-258-2992

M: 519-376-8726

Horticultural Tagging, Packaging, Posters, Banners, Leaflets, Brochures & Catalogs

BEN BERG FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

Booth 801 42134 Hwy 3, RR 3, Wainfleet ON L0S 1V0 www.benberg.com

info@benberg.com

Dave Park O: 905-899-3405

Producer of a line of compact & portable greenhouse equipment; bale breakers, flat fillers, & soil mixers

BERGER

Booth 811

121 ler rang, St-Modeste QC GOL 3W0

www.berger.ca

customerservice@berger.ca

John Santoro

EM: johns@berger.ca

O: 800-463-5582

M: 215-859-1605

BM4 - Looking for a perlite - free Looking for a perlite- free alternative? This blend peat moss & NF Wood is designed for increased porosity & easy access to available water.

BM5 - get all the benefits of wood fiber & without sacrificing the additional air space provided by perlite.

BM6 - the classic peat perlite blends with a proven history of quality & consistency, & the most reliable choice for your products.

BIOBEE BIOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

Booth 928

402 - 22 Picton Street, London ON N6B 3R5

www.biobee-canada.com

Rami Friedman

EM: ramif@biobee.com

M: 519-933-0648

Supplier of Biologically Based Integrated Pest Management programs, products & advisory services

BIOSAFE SYSTEMS

Booth 508

22 Meadow Street, East Hartford CT 06108

USA

www.biosafesystems.com

Jon Konya

EM: jkonya@biosafesystems.com

O: 888-273-3088

M: 248-245-9625

Since 1998, BioSafe Systems has innovated environmentally sustainable practices & products to protect crops, water, & people throughout North America.

BIOWORKS INC.

Booth 510

Suite 205, 100 Rawson Road, Victor NY 14564 USA

www.bioworksinc.com

Colin Ashbee

O: 800-877-9443

M: 905-932-0300

Fully integrated plant health management; Biological Disease & Insect Control; Plant Nutrition

BOGAERTS GL NORTH AMERICA LTD

Booth 400 PO Box 149, Ruthven ON NOP 2G0

www.bogaertsgl.com

salesna@bogaertsgl.com

Freddy Sarkis

O: 519-816-8551

M: 226-344-1106

Greenhouse Logistics, scissor carts, power bees, induction lines, buffer systems & tippers.

BOLD ROBOTIC SOLUTIONS

Booth 107 4087 Fly Road, Campden ON L0R 1G0 www.boldrs.com

Bill Vandenoever

EM: Bill@boldrs.com

O / M: 905-246-9445

Robotics & Automation, Material Handling, Conveyor Solutions, Logistics Solutions, Labeling Solutions, Grading & Sorting, Automation Support & Consulting

CCERAGEN

Booth 505

Suite 199, 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener ON N2G 1H6

www.ceragengrow.com

Danielle Rose

EM: danielle@ceragengrow.com

O: 226-917-8242

M: 519-400-1694

Plant growth promoting microbial inoculants, biostimulants

CERES GREENHOUSE SOLUTIONS ®

Booth 1251

1898 S. Flatiron Ct, Ste 125 Boulder, CO 80301 USA

www.ceresgs.com

Miriam Schaffer

EM: miriam@ceresgs.com O: 303-495-5006

M: 970-318-1146

Ceres designs & builds innovative & highly efficient greenhouses, grow facilities, automated controllers, HVAC systems, integrated systems, grow support & data analysis

CERTIS BIOLOGICALS

Booth 3012

Unit 160, 4601 Charlotte Park Drive, Charlotte NC 28217 USA

www.certisbio.com

Gabe Diaz-Saavedra

EM: GDiaz-saavedra@certisbio.com

O: 1-800-250-5024

M: 302-396-3777

Biological product development, from screening to formulation to field development

CHAS P HAYLEY & COMPANY

Booth 2014

C/O Haycarb USA Inc, 100 Willow Avenue, Oakdale PA USA 15071 www.hayleysfibre.com

Asiri Silva

EM: asiri.silva@hayleysfibre.com O: 281-292-8678, X 104 M: 832-579-4791

Growing media supplier - Coco peat

CHRISTIAN FARMERS FEDERATION OF ONTARIO

Booth 408

642 Woolwich Street, Guelph ON N1H 3Y2 www.christianfarmers.org

Paul Bootsma, Member Relations Manager EM: paul@christianfarmers.org O: 519-837-1620

M: 519-820-6856

Member handouts, written material & documents

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Booth 307

50 Stone Road East, Trent Lane Building 54, Guelph ON N1G 2W1 www.experienceguelph.ca recruit@uoguelph.ca

Carrie Steele O: 519-824-4120, x 52323

The Experiential Learning Hub is home to experiential learning opportunities on & off campus, co-op, career education & community-engaged learning.

CO2 GRO

Booth 413

Suite 5800, 40 King Street West, Toronto ON M5H 3S1 www.co2gro.ca

Sam Kanes EM: sam.kanes@co2gro.ca

M: 416-315-7477

Supply greenhouses with dissolved CO2 misting systems to enrich plant growth & natural microbial leaf pathogen resistance

CROP DEFENDERS LTD.

Booth 1028

2252 Mark Avenue, Windsor ON N9B 3W8 www.cropdefenders.ca info@cropdefenders.ca

Dr. Ishtiaq Rao O: 1-866-300-2929

M: 519-564-3878

Canadian producer & supplier of bumblebees, beneficial insects, mites, & microbes for the NA greenhouse industry along with innovative IPM strategies

CRUX AGRIBOTICS

Booth 3004

Flight Forum 3725, Eindhoven, NoordBrabant Netherlands 5657DX www.cruxagribotics.com

Bjard Schoots EM: bjard.schoots@cruxagribotics.com

O: +31 (0)4 07 47 00 85

M: +31(0)6 38303006

Products: Manufacturer of automation systems for handling fruits & vegetables with its awardwinning SortiPack® system for automatic weighing, sorting & packing that includes advanced robotics, computer vision, data & artificial intelligence (AI).

CSK LLC

Booth 132

54 Aldersgate Drive, Brampton ON L7A 4A7

www.csktradings.com

Kiran Patil EM: kiran@cskllc.com

M: 647-708-5975

Plastic containers / Trays / Porch pots

CSP LABS, INC

Booth 137

3556 Sankey Road, Pleasant Grove CA 95668 USA

www.csplabs.com

Sukhi Pannu

EM: sukhi@csplabs.com

O: 916-655-1581

M: 916-204-8329

Seed Testing

CULTIVATORS

Booth 2006

Nieuwe Donk 3, Etten-Leur, North Brabant, Netherlands 4879 AC www.cultivators.nl

Sonny Moerenhout

O / M: +31 6 1214 6995

Product

Cultivators is your partner in growing business for licensed cannabis & hydroponic lettuce

DDALSEM B.V.

Booth 104

Woudseweg 9, Den Hoorn ZH 2635 CG, Netherlands www.dalsem.com www.x-air.nl

Denis Dullemans

EM: ddullemans@dalsem.nl

O: +31 15269 5800

M: 31 6 22 95 31 36

Complete high tech greenhouse design, manufacturing & construction including the patented Dalsem X-Air semi-closed greenhouse solution.

DAMATEX CONTROL SYSTEMS INC.

Booth 229

103-505 Fernand Poitras, Terrebonne QC J6A 1Y5

www.damatex.ca

Wayne Sicard

EM: wsicard@damatex.ca

O: 450-951-5300

M: 514-260-2930L

Control systems specializing in large-scale irrigation & climate control systems for greenhouse control or indoor productionheating, ventilation, air conditioning, HVAC systems, irrigation & fertigation.

DANZIGER “DAN” FLOWER FARM

Booth 909

1802 Four Mile Creek Road, Niagara-onthe-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

www.danzigeronline.com

Joy Keeler

EM: joy.keeler@danziger.co.il O/M: 905-324-6158

Plant breeder & production facility supplying unrooted cuttings worldwide

DECLOET GREENHOUSE MFG

Booth 207

1805 Charlotteville West Qtr Line, Simcoe ON N3Y 4J9

www.decloetgreenhouse.com

Patrick Gelineau

EM: patrickg@decloetgreenhouse.com

O: 519-582-3081

M: 519-410-4826

Manufacturer of greenhouses

DECOWRAPS

Booth 800

8900 NW 33th Street, Suite 100, Doral FL 33172 USA www.decowraps.com info@decowraps.com

O: 305-436-1415

Michael Shilling

Enhancing special moments since 1999 Innovative packaging for fresh cut flowers & potted plants

DORDT WATER MANAGEMENT

Booth 410

51 Sass Road, Chatham ON N7M 5J4 www.dordt.ca

Willem Ligthart

EM: willem@dordtcontractors.ca O: 519-355-1991

M: 519-809-1503

Design, installation & maintenance of horticultural irrigation solutions & water management

DRAMM CORPORATION

Booth 933

P.O. Box 1960, 1425 Dufek Drive, Manitowoc WI 54221-1960 USA

www.dramm.com

Louis Damm

EM: ldamm@dramm.com O: 920-648-0227

M: 905-328-8622

Watering Tools, Irrigation Equipment, Environmental Controls, Sprayers, Chemical Application Equipment

DÜMMEN ORANGE

Booth 317

Suite 650, 250 South High Street, Columbus OH USA 43215

www.DummenOrange.com

Diane Surette Cournoyer

EM: d.surette@dummenorange.com O: 614-826-3303

M: 630-212-1276

Dümmen Orange provides the largest selection of superior flowers & plants on earth.

DURWARD JONES BARKWELL & COMPANY LLP

Booth 831

Unit 1, 570 Highland Road West, Hamilton ON L8W 0C4

www.djb.com

John Gardner, BBA, CA, Partner

EM: jgardner@djb.com

O: 905-525-9520

Providing accounting, taxation & business advice for agribusinesses

DUTCH PLANTIN COIR INDIA PVT LTD

Booth 133

#11, Damodharasamy Nagar Near Thirumagal Nagar, 8th Cross Street

Sowripalayam , Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 048 India

www.dutchplantin.com

Wim Roosen

EM: wim.roosen@dutchplantin.com

M: +31 - 610 569 218

Coco Coir Substrates

EEAST JORDAN PLASTICS

Booth 708

P.O. Box 575, 6400 M-32 Highway, East Jordan MI 49727 USA

www.eastjordanplastics.com

Tim Vaandering EM: tim.vaandering@ejplastics.com O: 800-353-1190

M: 519-757-7742

Plastic horticultural containers for the greenhouse & nursery industry, from closed loop recycling

ECOATION INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Booth 933

Unit 3, 24 Dimar Drive, Kingsville ON N9Y 0G2

www.ecoation.com

Saber Miresmailli EM: saber@ecoation.com

O: 866-899-5491

M: 604-339-6629

Ecoation provides an IPM & Yield

Forecasting platform for greenhouse growers

ECOCERT CANADA

Booth 1006

Suite 300, 55 Cork Street East, Guelph ON N1H 2W7

www.ecocertcanada.com

Julia Buchan

EM: julia.buchan@ecocert.com

O : 855-246-9393

Ecocert provides you with suitable solutions to promote good environmental & societal practices

ECO+

Booth 435

2457, 4e Rang Sud, Saint Charles sur Richelieu QC J0H 2G0

www.eco-plus.ca

Paul Van den Borre

EM: paulv@eco-plus.ca

O: 450-584-1122

M: 519-803-4878

Stockosorb hydrogel, soluble & liquid fertilizers, Nutrisorb 2.0 Biostimulant

Supplier for Canada & NE USA

ECOSTRAT

Booth 110

#404, 60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto ON M4T 1N5

www.ecostrat.com

Pat Liew

EM: pat@ecostrat.com

O: 416-968-8884 x229

M: 416-837-2287

The Biomass Supply Network® is the largest proprietary database on biomass sources of supply availability, pricing & markets in North America.

ELEXICON GROUP

Booth 1012

100 Taunton Road East, Whitby ON L1N 5R8

www.elexicongroup.com

O: 1-800-769-6832

Benjamin Veale

EM: bveale@elexicongroup.com

M: 289-893-0640

Don Seguin

EM: dseguin@elexicongroup.com

M: 905-391-0158

Energy analytics, real-time data tracking, innovative green technology solutions, energy services, installations & maintenance

ENERTEC ENGINEERING

Booth 805

4811 King Street, Box 361, Beamsville ON L0R 1B6

www.enertecmechanical.com

Alex Brouwer

O: 905-563-5090

M: 289-687-1988

EM: alex@enertecengineering.com

Enertec is a leading Engineering firm specializing in energy consulting, hydronic heating & process piping.

ENTOSYSTEM

Booth 332

4141 Rue Comtois, Sherbrooke QC J1L 1R7 www.entosystem.com

Pierre Charbonneau

EM: pierre.charbonneau@entosystem.com

O / M: 514 212-8227

Organic Fertilizer

ENZA ZADEN CANADA INC.

Booth 706

54 Erie Street South, Leamington ON N8H 3A9

www.enzazaden.com

Arden Nywening

EM: a.nywening@enzazaden.com

O: 519-613-8022

M: 226-688-8353

Worldwide leading breeding company of vegetable varieties - tomato, cucumber, sweet pepper, leafy vegetables

ERFGOED

Booth 2009

Bredeweg 59, Moerkapelle Zuid-Holland 2751 GH Netherlands www.erfgoed.nl info@erfgoed.nl

Peter Vos O: +31 (0) 79 593 3800

The best cultivation system for your crop We install ErfGoed Floors & the ErfGoed Water System

ET GROW

Booth 2018

Box 765, Beamsville ON L0R 1B0 www.etgrow.com sales@etgrow.com

Terry Vermeer

O: 1-877-384-7697

ET Grow is a Cloud-Based ERP Software for Agricultural Businesses, that is owned by Growers & built for Growers, Nurseries, Licensed Producers, Merchandisers, Tender Fruit Growers & Vineyards. From seed-tosale, ET Grow is built to scale.

EXPRESS SEED COMPANY

Booth 911

102-801 Belgrave Way, Delta BC V3M 5R8 www.expressseed.com

Rob Van Staalduinen

EM: rvanstaalduinen@expressseed.com O: 440-77 4-2259

M: 289-230-5945

Young plant & seed broker

FARM CREDIT CANADA (FCC)

Booth 710

835 Southdale Road West, London ON N6P 0C6

www.fcc.ca

Richard Gruener

EM: richard.gruener@fcc.ca

M: 519-827-5431

Financial Services for Primary Producers & Agri-Business Ag Expert - Farm Management Software

FELCO

Booth 1014

186 rue Desjardins, St-Ferréol-les-Neiges, Quebec G0A 3R0 www.felco.com

Alain Plante

Email: alainplante@qc.aira.com

O: 418-826-1010

M: 418-576-6179

FELCO develops, manufactures, & markets pruning & cutting solutions for professionals & non-professionals.

FIRST GENESIS INC. / SUNFLOWER

Booth 1005

40-2400 Lucknow Drive, Mississauga ON L5S 1T9

www.sunflowerpkg.com

Chris Lee

EM: hlee@sunflowerpkg.com

O: 905-677 1598

M: 416-565 1673

Sustainable produce pouches & containers

Introducing new line of HOPE HICR2

Recycle #2 Plastic Zipper Produce Stand-Up Pouches & Wet Strength Paper

Containers for produce packaging

FLOWERS CANADA GROWERS

Booth 763

45 Speedvale Avenue East Unit #7, Guelph ON N1H 1J2

www.flowerscanadagrowers.com

Andrew Morse, Rachelle Pruss

EM: flowers@fco.ca

O: 519-836-5495

Canadian trade association representing growers of cut flowers, potted plants, bedding plants & propagative material on government relations, pest management, environment, research & development, international trade, human resources & marketing

FLUENCE

Booth 331

4129 Commercial Center Drive, Suite 450, Austin TX 78744 USA www.fluence.science

Wendell Grimsley

EM: wendell.grimsley@fluence-led.com

O: 512-212-4544

Fluence creates powerful & energyefficient LED lighting solutions for commercial crop production & research applications

FOREMOSTCO INC.

Booth 3019

8457 NW 66 Street, Miami FL 33166 USA www.foremostco.com info@foremostco.com

Roger Beaulieu, Rosie Batista

O: 1-800-421-8986

M: 786-265-1308

Young Plants, Unrooted Cuttings, Liners

FORMFLEX CANADA

Booth 2011

9-86 Wigle Avenue, Kingsville ON N9Y 2J8 www.metzeformflex.nl

Dennis Van Gaalen

O: 887-845-7376

M: 519-562-9120

Greenhouse systems

C. FRENSCH

Booth 806

4774 Hinan Drive, Beamsville ON L3J 1 C1 www.cfrensch.com

Ian Frensch

EM: cfrensch@idirect.com

O: 905-563-4774

Label & Tag Manufacturer; Garden Centre Signs & supplies; Bar code printing systems

FRONTLINE GROWING PRODUCTS

Booth 3023

81 Adel Drive, St. Catharines ON L2M 3W9 www.frontlinegrowingproducts.com

Dave de Haan

EM: dave@frontlinegrowingproducts.com

O/M: 289-668-6131

Silamol, plant available silicon, Perlite & Vermiculite, Peat Moss & Growing Mixes

FUTUR VERT

Booth 1260

456 Boulevard des Laurentides, Piedmont

QC J0R1K0 www.futurvert.com

Martin Quintal

EM: martin@futurvert.com

O / M: 514-627-4489

High performance LED grow lights design in Canada!

GABCOR INC.

Booth 228

8 Birchlea Avenue, Etobicoke ON M8W 1E9 www.gabcor.ca

Gabriela Cordeiro

EM: g_cord@sympatico.ca

O/M: 416-834-6349

Supplier / distributor of planters Flower Pots & accessories

GENAP CANADA

Booth 412

51 Sass Road, Chatham ON N7M 5J4

www.genapcanada.com

Willem Ligthart

EM: willem@dordtcontractors.ca

O: 519-355-1991

M: 519-809-1503

Developer & manufacturer of water storage solutions

GEORGE DE GROOT LASER GRADING & EXCAVATING

Booth 3011

822 Line 2 Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0

www.degrootlasergrading.com

info@degrootlasergrading.com

George de Groot

O: 905-351-2465

M: 905-933-7810

Specializing in fine grading & excavating works, cultivation floors

GERTEX SOLUTIONS

Booth 1007

400 Flint Rd #1, North York ON M3J 2J4 www.gertexsolutions.com

Michael Gertin

EM: michaelg@gertexsolutions.com

O: 416-398-7408

M: 416-508-0093

Full Service Packaging Solutions

Unique, custom packaging solutions that drive business growth forward

GGS STRUCTURES

Booth 217

3559 North Service Road, Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0

www.ggs-greenhouse.com

sales@ggsstructures.com

Bill Bouck

O: 905-562-7341

M: 905-933-2794

Quality Greenhouse Structures supplied & installed

Greenhouse Benching, Heating Systems & Shade Systems Turn-Key Solutions

GINTEC SHADE TECHNOLOGIES INC

Booth 608 1887 East Quarter line, Windham Centre,

ON N0E1Y0

www.gintec.ca info@gintec.ca

Paul Lucas O: 519-443-4743

Supplier of irrigation, shade, ground covers, netting, screens, structures & plasticulture products

GIRARDIN ONTARIO

Booth 136

22 Airport Road, Brantford ON N3T 5R7 www.girardinbluebird.com

John Clark

EM: John.Clark@girardin.com

O: 1-877-794-7670 #609 M: 519-770-5230

Supply electric buses for migrant worker transportation

GLOBAL HORTICULTURAL INC.

Booths 604, 900 4222 Sann Road, Beamsville ON L3J 1K1 www.globalhort.com sales@globalhort.com

John Bosje, Bastiann Hordijk O: 905-563-3211

Greenhouse suppliers including sleeves / plant care tag / pot covers, irrigation, fertilizers, IPM insects / supplements & more

GOLD LEAF TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Booth 313

Suite 502, 2039 Robertson Road, Nepean ON K2H 8R2 www.goldleaftech.com hello@goldleaftech.com

Trevor Golding O: 1-833-453-5323

M: 613-808-4545

Gold Leaf Technologies Inc. is a Canadian ag-tech company that specializes in consulting, equipment, & lighting.

GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER CORPORATION

Booth 1009

4685 Fountain Street North, Cambridge ON N3H 4R6 www.glheli.ca info@glheli.ca

Stan Mance O: 519-650-4542

M: 519-580-4626

Helicopter Aerial Application of Shading/ Cleaning liquids for greenhouse glass & poly

GREENER SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL

Booth 1011

PO Box 1373, Hebron, Connecticut 06248

USA

www.gsigreen.com

John Wynne

EM: johnwynne@gsigreen.com

O: 860-368-9943

M: 860-368-7309

Stockosorb 660 hydgrogel for water, soil & nutrient management

Save on your nutrient costs, save water & costs associated with water

GREENEX INTERNATIONAL INC.

Booth 201

5-47 Commerical Place, St. Catharines ON L2S 0B3

www.greenex.com

Kristian Damsted

EM: Kristian@greenex.com

M: 289-241-9620

International young plant broker & supplier

GREENHOUSE CANADA MAGAZINE

Booth 2000

Suite 400, 111 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto ON M2H 3R1

www.greenhousecanada.com

Nash Barsky

O / M: 905-431-8892

Canada’s only national business magazine published exclusively for commercial greenhouse growers

GREENHOUSE DEPOT INC.

Booth 434

1634 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville ON N9Y 2M6 www.greenhousebuyandsell.com

Antonio Gomez

O: 519-322-1072

M: 226-346-1072

We assist growers with solutions. We offer Projar washed coco & Holland Gaas insect netting.

GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY NETWORK

Booth 3015

100 Niagara College Blvd, Welland ON L3C 7L3

www.greenhousetechnetwork.ca info@greenhousetechnetwork.ca

Rita Sterne

O: 905-735-2211 x7173

M: 905-984-0GTN (0486)

GTN is a consortium of research-focused centres that help businesses access expertise & funding to solve greenhouserelated technology challenges

GREEN PRODUCTS BV

Booth 234

Ertsstraat 3, Kampen Overijssel 8263 NB

Netherlands www.greenproducts.nl info@greenproducts.nl

Jan Dons

O: +31 (0)38 33 13 840

M: +31 (0)655880131

Develops & produces high-quality propagation systems (paper pots for raising young plants from seed, cuttings & tissue culture) for propagators, growers & the forestry sector

GRO-BARK / WALKER INDUSTRIES

Booth 2003

816 Mayfield Road, Caledon ON L7C 0Y6 www.gro-bark.com

O: 905-846-1515

Keith Osborne

EM: kosborne@walkerind.com

Nicole North NNorth@walkerind.com

Growing Media; Soil Amendments; Natural Soil & Mulch

GRODAN INC.

Booth 334

106 Wigle Ave, Suite 2, Kingsville ON N9Y 2J8 www.grodan.com

Shawn Misener

EM: shawn.misener@grodan.com O: 905-636-06 11

M: 519-503-8683

Market leader in innovative & sustainable stonewool substrate solutions for use in controlled environment agriculture, offering propagation & growing solutions for the vegetable, flower & cannabis markets

GROWTEC SOLUTIONS

Booth 401

P.O. Box 20004, 269 Erie Street South, Leamington ON N8H OB2 www.mjtech.nl info@growtec.ca

Freddy Sarkis

M: 519-791-9280

Cultivation Systems

GROWZORB TECHNOLOGIES

Booth 1013

2786 Ross Road, Abbotsford BC V4X 1J4 www.growzorb.com

David Koetsch

EM: prepol@shaw.ca

O: 604-857-4629

M: 604-240-5384

Hydroponic Growing Media

GRYPHON AUTOMATION

Booth 705

123 Mersea Road 3, Leamington, ON N8H

3V5

www.gryphonautomation.com

Nelson Rafael O: 519-324-0600

Greenhouse Controls & Irrigation & electrical

HAPPY CAPS MUSHROOM FARMS

Booth 3005

20 B Rosedale Drive, Dartmouth NS B3A 1L8

www.happycaps.ca

Lisa Darlington

EM: Lisa@happycaps.ca

M: 647 519 4933

Sell premium gourmet home grow mushroom kits (Shiitake, Oyster & Lions Mane)

HAVECON HORTICULTURAL PROJECTS

Booth 733

Unit 3-4, 360 York Road, Niagara-on-theLake ON L0S 1J0 www.havecon.com

Henk Verbakel, O: 905-641-0603

Jon Adams

EM: jon@havecon.com M: 905-321-6855

Greenhouse manufacturing & building solutions, working with partners to provide the best possible service on a global basis with a focus on Europe & North America.

HEALTHY HYDROPONICS INNOTECH

Booth 306

Unit A9, 550 Parkside Drive, Waterloo ON N2L5V4

www.healthyhydroponics.ca info@healthyhydroponics.ca

Tanya Irani

O: 1-844-973-4363

A microbiome surveillance service that helps growers detect & track pathogens in their hydroponic system

HELIOSPECTRA AB

Booth 436

Fiskhamnsgatan 2, Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland 41458 Sweden www.heliospectra.com

info@heliospectra.com

O: +46 31 40 67 10

Ryan Wankel

EM: Ryan.wankel@heliospectra.com

M: 303.523.9563

Intelligent lighting & control technology for greenhouse & controlled plant growth environments - helioCORE light control software; MITRA X LED Lighting; ELIXIA Adjustable LED Lighting; Adelphi Wireless Connector; helioCARE Crop Services

HEMP SENSE INC.

Booth 1010

NW 9 25 22 HWY 5 RD 130, Gilbert Plains MB R0L OXO

www.hempsense.net

Lyall Bates

EM: lyall@hempsense.net

P: 204-548-2782

M: 204-648-6098

Soil Enricher, Lawn Repair, Food Preservation Pillow, Hemp Dish Cloth, Hemp Liner, Cat Litter, Animal Bedding, Pet Supplements, Equine Supplements

HERD IPM SERVICES

Booth 1015

7069 Adams Avenue, Niagara Falls ON L2G 5G9

herdipmservices@gmail.com

Korri Krahn

M: 604-832-0868

Provides exceptional integrated pest management services through passion, knowledge & experience

HOOGENDOORN AMERICA INC.

Booth 701

4890 Victoria Avenue North, Vineland ON L0R 2E0 www.hoogendoorn.ca

Pieter Kwakernaak

O: 905-562-0800

M: 905-321-7599

Worldwide innovator in horticultural automation

HORT AMERICAS CANADA

Booth 1104

1418 des Sittelles, Longueuil QC J4J 5K3 www.hortamericas.ca

Gabrielle Verdon

EM: gverdon@hortamericas.com

O: 1-844-255-9197

M: 438-521-3752

Commercial Horticulture Supplier & trusted partner of GE, Grodan, Jiffy, Bato, Beekenkamp & many other industry leading suppliers

HORTA-CRAFT LTD

Booth 711

4836 Egremont Drive, Strathroy ON N7G 3H3

www.horta-craft.ca

Paul Lofgren

EM: paul@horta-craft.ca

O: 519-245-8441

M: 519-860-6660

Tags, labels, signage, packaging, catalogues, thermal printing, business forms, cards, envelopes, stationary, bench cards

HORTIDAILY

Booth 2013

4691 SM Tholen, Stevinweg 2, Netherlands www.hortidaily.com

P: +31 (0) 166 698223

Online Platform for Global Greenhouse Industry

Daily Horticulture Email Newsletter

HORTPROTECT (PEOPLE CORPORATION)

Booth 205

2225 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 1400, Atria III, Toronto ON M2J 5C2 www.hortprotect.com

Pamela Cooze

EM: pamela.cooze@peoplecorporation. com

O: 416-445-0000

M: 416-276-9133

Insurance - Life, Disability, Health, Dental, Emergency Travel

HOSKIN SCIENTIFIC

Booth 209

5-2380 South Service Road West, Oakville ON L6L 0B1

www.hoskin.ca

Corey Lunman

EM: clunman@hoskin.ca

O: 905-333-5510

M: 289-208-1041

Research grade scientific equipment to growers

Selection of soil science, plant science & climate science equipment

HOUWELLING-DUTCH PLANTIN

Booth 129

2452 Moote Rod, St. Ann’s ON L0R 1Y0   www.h-dp.ca

Jake Houweling EM: jake@h-dp.ca

O: 905-598-0182

M: 905-598-1046

Water Treatment, Disinfection, Coir Substrates, LED Lighting, Nutrients

HUB INTERNATIONAL ONTARIO LIMITED

Booth 405

Unit 100, 24 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington ON N8H 0C2 www.hubontario.com www.hubinternational.com/en-CA/

Gary Klemens O: 800-463-4700

Greenhouse Insurance Specialists

HYDROGARDENS BY TERIS

Booth 601

1330 Sandhill Drive, Ancaster, ON, L9G 4V5 www.teris.co/en/ info@teris.co

Rachel Bowman EM: rachel.bowman@teris.co O: 905-648-1801 ext. 1852

M: 514-498-8219

Agricultural and Horticultural Input

Supplies including: Growing and decorative containers; Fertilizers; Soiless mixes; Irrigation For: Gardening centers; Greenhouses; Nurseries; Farmers

ILLC

Booth 328

1101 W. St. Paul Avenue, Waukesha, WI  53188 USA www.innio.com contact@innio.com

Veronika Kamenicka

O: 832-295-5600

M: +43 676 362 8315

Sales, Gas Engines, Power generation, Hydrogen

INO CANADA

Booth 1106

2740 Einstein Street, Québec QC G19 4S4 www.ino.ca/en info@ino.ca

Mario Simard O: 418-657-7006

INO is the largest center of expertise in optics & photonics in Canada for customized solutions

INNIO JENBACHER NORTH AMERICA

IPM SCOUTEK – SPLICE DIGITAL

Booth 1112

PO Box 33002 Lakeview R.O., Windsor ON N8Y 0A2

www.ipmscoutek.com

Carrie Izsak

EM: carrie@ipmscoutek.com

O/M: 519-259-3854

Pest management software for all greenhouses to track pest trends, applications, & action thresholds

JJAVO U.S.A. INC.

Booth 114

Suite G&H, 1900 Cobb Intl. Blvd., Kennesaw GA 30152 USA www.javousa.net www.javo.eu info@javousa.net

Jay Honeycutt O: 770-428-4491

World leader in horticulture automation, world-class potting machines, tray automation, horticulture robots & substrate handling systems

JH HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS

Booth 236

Avda. Juan Carlos I, No. 43, Murcia, Spain ES 30009 www.hydroponicsystems.es admon@hydroponicsystems.es Fued Alle EM: fuedalle.export@hydroponicsystems. es

M: +52 22 21 56 46 46 Manufacturers of Drainage collection Gutter Systems for Hydroponics

JIFFY PRODUCTS OF AMERICA

Booth 501

Suite B, 5401 Baumhart Road, Lorain OH 44053 USA www.jiffygroup.com prosales@jiffygroup.com O: 440-282-2818

Antoine Boucher

Developing sustainable plant growing solutions together

JOLLY FARMER PRODUCTS INC.

Booth 732

56 Crabbe Road, Northampton NB E7N 1R6 www.jollyfarmer.com sales@jollyfarmer.com O: 800-695-8300

Debbie Brown, Francine Clark, Brenda Leech

Servicing Canadian growers with plugs & liners of annuals, vegetables, herbs, foliage, perennials, ferns, & grasses

JUNIPER FARMS

Booth 437

8th Floor, 300 Union Street, Saint John NB E2L 4G7

www.juniperfarms.com

Brett Anderson

EM: Anderson.Brett@jdirving.com O: 506-632-5100

M: 506-643-0124

Professional Growers Grade Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss & Professional Growing Media

JV ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Booth 733

80 Wigle Avenue, Kingsville ON N9Y 2J8 www.jvenergysolutions.com sales@jvenergysolutions.com

Henry Friesen O: 519-962-9116

Greenhouse heating & cooling installations, consultations & tailor made solutions, maintenance services, fully stocked warehouse of essential parts for sale

JVK

Booth 825

PO Box 910, 1894 Seventh Street, St. Catharines ON L2R 6Z4 www.jvk.net info@jvk.net

Chris Johnston, Rob Fluit O: 905-641-5599

800-665-1642 (Sales)

Greenhouse & Nursery Supplies, plants, seeds & labels

KEEPSAKE PLANTS (A DIVISION OF ARIS HORTICULTURE)

Booth 804

268 Seacliff Drive West, Leamington, ON N8H 4C8

www.arishort.com

Tracy Wiper

EM: tracy.wiper@keepsakeplants.com O: 519-326-6121

M: 519-791-6709

Keepsake Plants®, a division of Aris

Horticulture with industry leading quality & service

KOIDRA INC

Booth 535

Suite 400, 500 Yale Avenue North, Seattle

WA 98109 USA

www.koidra.ai

Doan Ha EM: doan.ha@koidra.ai

M: 312-401-4027

SaaS services to greenhouses & indoor farms

KOPPERT CANADA LIMITED

Booth 609

34 Seneca Road, Leamington ON N8H 5H7 www.koppert.ca

Byron Mellon

EM: bmellon@koppert.ca

O: 1-800-567-4195

M: 519-919-4835

Biological Controls & Pollination

KUBO GREENHOUSE PROJECT

Booth 335

Vlotlaan 710, Monster, South Holland, Netherlands 268 1TX www.kubogroup.nl info@kubo.nl

O: +31 (0)174 286 161

Ultra-Clima, Full Service Grow Concepts, Venlo greenhouse, Smart Growing

LKAM’S GROWERS SUPPLY, POWERED BY ROYAL BRINKMAN

Booth 815

Unit 2, 32 Airpark Place, Guelph ON N1L 1B2

www.kams.ca orders@kams.ca

Kameron Fordyce, Julie Fordyce O: 519-821-1684

M: 519-830-3440

Biologicals, fertilizers, crop protection, PGR’s, shading agents, hooks, clips, twine, tech support

LAMBERT PEAT MOSS INC.

Booth 611

106 chemin Lambert, Riviere-Ouelle QC G0L 2C0

www.lambertpeatmoss.com

Michel Morin

EM: michelm@lambertpeatmoss.com O: 418-852-2885

Professional peat-based substrates manufacturer that suites every growers needs.

LANGENDOEN MECHANICAL INC.

Booth 125

1764 South Service Road, St Catharines, ON L2R 6P9

www.langendoenmechanical.com

Phil Langendoen

Email: phil@langendoenmechanical.com

O: 905-984-8711

M: 289-213-8871

Greenhouse Structures, Shading & Heating

LOOIJE AGRO TECHNICS BV

Booth 3016

Stelvenseweg 11, 4921 PL, Made, Netherlands www.lat.nl

info@lat.nl

Jan van Dijk

EM: johnvandijk@lat.nl

O: +31 (0)162 - 684 336

Looije Agro Technics is an independent, international engineering & project management consultancy agency for the greenhouse horticulture sector.

LUMIFORTE AMERICAS LTD.

Booth 512

47341 Hope River Road, Chilliwack BC V2P

6H5

www.redusystems.com

Peter Heemskerk

EM: peter.heemskerk@lumiforte.com

M: 604-316-0863

ReduSystems is the global leading brand in developing coatings & cleaners for greenhouse cultivation.

MMABRE CANADA INC

Booth 1259

5730, rue Barre, St-Hyacinthe QC J2R 1E4 www.mabrecanada.com info@mabrecanada.com

Dominic Paulhus

O: 844-253-0663

M: 450-253-0663

Heating systems, high-pressure misting & fog systems.

MACHINERIE S.B. INC.

Booth 529

1934 Notre-Dame, St-Rémi QC J0L 2L0 www.sbee.ca

Sylvain Bourdon

EM: sb@sbee.ca

O: 450-454-6260

M: 514-869-6261

Soil Fillers, soil mixers, bale breakers, conveyors

MANISHA CANADA TRADING INC

Booth 2001

2353 Hill Rise Street, Oshawa ON L1L 0G8 www.manishaexports.lk

O: 647 526-3423

M: 905 922-2804

Product

Coconut Substrates: Easy open bags for hemp cannabis, Grow Bags for strawberries & vegetables, 650g/500g Briquettes for retail & home us, ; 5kg/25kg blocks of coconut chips/Peat for nurseries & growers, Geotextiles for soil erosion

MASTER PLANT-PROD INC. (MPPI)

Booth 506

314 Orenda Road, Brampton ON L6T 1G1 www.plantprod.com

Sanda Jovasevic

EM: sjovasevic@plantprod.com O: 905-792-5405

M: 416-931-7631

High quality soluble fertilizers for high value crops, including the horticultural industry & greenhouse vegetables

MAXIMUS

Booth 430

1250 Rue Marie-Victorin, Saint-Bruno-deMontarville QC J3V 6B8

www.maximus-solution.com greenhouse@maximus-systems.com

Michael Huntington O: 877-445-6556

M: 514-240-2844

Greenhouse Environmental Control System

MAXSTIM PRODUCT LTD

Booth 1108

109-1750 Hartley Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 7A1

www.maxstim.com

Trevor Brooks trevor@maxstim.ca O: 6045405244

M: 778 871 5423

Industry leader in Biostimulants with a unique range of products designed to improve plant yield, shelf life & improve plant health

MESSERSMITH MANUFACTURING INC.

Booth 112 2612 F Road, Bark River MI 49807 USA

www.burnchips.com

sales@burnchips.com

Jeremy Mortl O: 906-466-9010

Messersmith Biomass Boilers supplies biomass wood boiler systems & material handling equipment

METEOR HORTICULTURAL SYSTEMS

Booth 613

419 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington ON N8H 3V7

www.meteorsystems.com info@meteorsystems.com

Neil Quiring O: 519-324-9900

Manufacturer of cultivation systems

MILLENNIUMSOILS COIR

Booth 1110

Suite 371, 111 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines ON L2S 3P5 www.vgrove.com info@vgrove.com

Dave Wilding O: 905-687-1877

M: 905-380-4762

Offer high quality Coconut Coir products for all types of horticultural applications

MOLEAER

Booth 829

3232 W. El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne CA 90250 USA www.moleaer.com info@moleaer.com

Joel Enns O: 424-558-3567

Deployed by 500+ growers worldwide & validated by independent research, Moleaer develops nanobubble technology for improved crop quality & resilience

MONTAKI INT’L

Booth 3013

4950 rue Periard, Pierrefonds QC H9J 3T4 www.montaki-international.com

Hiro Takikawa

EM: hiro@montaki-international.com O: 514-589-3656

Offer high quality 100% coco coir based growing media used by professionals & nonprofessional growers

MONTEL INC

Booth 1253

225, 4e Avenue, Montmagny QC G5V 4N9 www.montel.com

Line Magier

EM: lmagier@montel.com

O: 418-248-0235 x271

M: 418-934-8099

Montel’s mobile vertical indoor farming systems cut back space-wasting aisles & double your growing capacity

MPRISE AGRIWARE

Booth 2009

Newtonstraat 02, Veenendaal 2665 LB Netherlands www.mprise-agriware.com Agriware@mprise.nl

Marc Knulst O: 0318 508 810

M: +31 610969339

Hortibusiness Software based on Microsoft Dynamics, to get a grip on your entire greenhouse management & operations.

N

NATURAL INSECT CONTROL

Booth 105

3737 Netherby Road, Stevensville ON L0S 1S0

www.naturalinsectcontrol.com info@naturalinsectcontrol.com insects@naturalinsectcontrol.com

Stacey Hickman, Susan Cavey, John Robertson O: 905-382-2904

Beneficial Insects - Biological Controls, Nematodes

NETAFIM USA

Booth 1254

5470 E Home Avenue, Fresno CA 93727

USA

www.netafimusa.com

Ricky Elz

EM: ricky.elz@netafim.com

O: 559-453-6800

M: 559-513-3541

Global leader in precision irrigation offering a diverse range of irrigation solutions

NEW GROWING SYSTEM

Booth 3007

Paraje El Canadillar, 10 Pulpi, Almeria 04640 Spain www.ngsystem.com ngs@ngsystem.com

Donald Gartland

O: +34 950 619 343

M: +34 679 256 208

Manufacturer of automated Greenhouses / standard hydroponic systems especially for large variety of fruits & vegetable including strawberries, head lettuce, bay leaf

NIAGARA CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

Booth 107

1724 Gregory Road, St. Catharines ON L2R 6P9 www.niagaraconveyorsystems.ca

Peter van den Bos

EM: peter@niagaraconveyorsystems.ca M: 289-686-9164

Conveyor systems for Internal transport, installed permanent or portable systems, potting machines, shipping systems, roller conveyor, rental convener systems

NORTHERN WILDFLOWERS INC.

Booth 1255

95 Laura Avenue, Lively ON P3Y 1A2 www.northernwildflowers.ca

Jenny Fortier

EM: jenny@northernwildflowers.ca

O / M: 705-618-4797

Canadian-grown native wildflower seed available in bulk for growers or to garden centers via our retailer program

NUTRIENVISUS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Booth 2005

6-5684 Landmark Way, Surrey BC V3S 7H1 www.nutrienvisus.com info@nutrienvisus.com

Lili Mesak O/M: 604-401-1722

Enviotin® is a complete & well-balanced natural plant nutrient for soil & plant health - a sustainable & effective way for a costsaving in greenhouse production.

ONTARIO FLOWER GROWERS

Booth 605

910 Midway Blvd., Mississauga ON L5T 1T9 www.ontarioflowers.com

Jack VanderMaas

EM: jvandermaas@ontarioflowers.com

O: 905-565-5058

M: 905-302-4400

Ontario Flower Growers Co-operative with 150 growers

Auction of cut flowers & potted plants

ONTARIO MINISTRY OF AG, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Booth 606

1 Stone Road West, Guelph ON N1G 4Y2 www.ontario.ca/crops

Fadi Al-Daoud O: 519-551-6713

Technical Information & Resources, Education

ONTARIO SOIL & CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Booth 504

1-367 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph ON N1H 7K9

www.ontariosoilcrop.org

Margaret May

EM: mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org O: 1-800-265-9751

M: 226-973-3548

Educational Workshops & Programs for Ontario Farmers

OASIS THERAPY INSOLES

Booth 1256

632 Armstrong Blvd., Milton ON L9T 6G8 www.oasistherapy.ca oasisinsoles@outlook.com

Lorne, Shabaga, Pam Shabaga O: 905-876-3613

M: 416-986-3338

The insoles are a therapeutic industrial grade insole

They absorb shock, add arch support & massage your feet

ONTARIO FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE

Booth 808

200 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, Guelph ON N1C 0A1 www.ofa.on.ca

Kaylee Coverdale

EM: Kaylee.coverdale@ofa.on.ca

O: 519-821-8883

M: 519-754-5701

The largest general farm organization in Ontario, proudly representing 38,000 farm family members across the province

Our Mission: Farms & Food Forever

PPARIDON HORTICULTURAL (HILLCREST GARDENS)

Booth 3009

Hillcrest Gardens, 680 Hillcrest Avenue sOUTH, Ottawa ON K2A 2N3 www.paridon.com

Richard Aubert

EM: raubert@sympatico.ca O: 613-728-9890

M: 613-698-7239

Hillcrest Gardens - Wholesale Nursery with Paridon Horticultural as supplier of top quality plants & plugs to wholesale growers, nurseries & retail garden centers

PAUL BOERS LTD. / PRINS GREENHOUSES

Booth 901

3500 South Service Road, Vineland Station, ON L0R 2E0 www.paulboers.com www.prinsgreenhouses.com

Rudy Ouwersloot, Arjen van Eekelen O: 905-562-4411

Manufacturer & turnkey provider of commercial production greenhouses & greenhouse systems

PB TEC

Booth 3000

16925 111th Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T5M 2S4

www.pb-tec.com

Rob Wiese

EM: rwiese@pb-tec.com

O: 780-454-0358

M: 780-297-0469

Leader in design & installation of climate, irrigation & electrical systems in all types of controlled environment agriculture

PERLITE CANADA

Booth 214

1775, 52nd Avenue, Lachine QC H8T 2Y1

www.perlitecanada.com

Nicole Duchaine

EM: nicoleduchaine@bell.net

O: 514-631-4251

M: 289-668-6131

Perlite & Vermiculite manufacturer based in Quebec

PLANTECH CONTROL SYSTEMS INC.

Booth 116

3466 South Service Rd., Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0

www.plantech.ca

Cees De Groot

EM: cees.degroot@plantech.ca

O: 905-562-7345

M: 905-658-4783

Supplier / distributor of electrical computer systems & automation

PLANT PRODUCTS – A MEMBER OF BIOBEST GROUP

Booth 415

50 Hazelton Street, Leamington ON N8H 3W1

www.PlantProducts.com

Sales@PlantProducts.com

O: 800-387-2449

Fertilizers, Pest Control, PGR’s, Sanitation supplies, Biobest bees, Lumiforte greenhouse coatings, nursery containers, Syngenta greenhouse vegetable seeds

PLASCO WELDING & FABRICATION

Booth 1257

3-639 Sovereign Road, London ON N5V 4K8

www.plascowelding.com

Shawn Jones

EM: sjones@plascowelding.com

O: 519-286-1190

M: 226-377-6725

Wide range of thermoplastic productspipe, fittings, valves, flow meters & level

control

PVC & CPVC industrial solvent cements, Polyethylene, Teflon & PVC tube & hose together with insert & compression fittings, Polyethylene tanks for chemical & water application in Single & Double wall configurations

POTTERY EXTRAVAGANZA (CANADA)

INC

Booth 117

6790 Pacific Circle, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N8

www.potteryextravaganza.ca

Evano Mascherin

EM: evano@potteryextravaganza.ca

O: 905-670-8882

M: 647-533-3850

Importer / Wholesaler of pots, planters & hanging baskets & related items

PREMIER TECH HORTICULTURE

Booth 534

1 Avenue Premier, Riviere du Loup QC G5R 6C1

www.pthorticulture.com/en/ services@pthorticulture.com

Remo Battista

EM: batr@premiertech.com

O: 1-800-667-5366

M: 905-327-2684

PRO-MIX®’s growing media & biological active ingredients enhance & strengthen your crops.

PRIVA NORTH AMERICA

Booth 728

3468 South Service Road, Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0

www.priva.com

Henry Vangameren

EM: henry.vangameren@priva.com O: 905-562-7351

M: 289-241-0502

Climate control, water management, energy management, labour management, fertigation systems, water disinfection, fans

PROSPIANT

Booth 433

5513 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45217

USA

www.propiant.com

Tony Barendregt

EM: tbarendregt@prospiant.com

O / M: 732-237-4303

Greenhouses, Indoor Grows, Greenhouse Integration, Lighting, Irrigation, Heating/ Cooling, & more

PROVIDE AGRO | N.M. BARTLETT INC.

Booth 904

4509 Union Road, Beamsville ON L3J 0Z1 www.bartlett.ca

www.provideag.ca

Matt Peters

EM: mpeters@barlett.ca

0: 905-563-8261

Manufacturer & distributor of Packhouse & Field Equipment

QQUICK PLUG CA

Booth 315

70 Niagara Street, St. Catharines ON L2R 4L1

www.quickplug.global

George, Bellow

EM: g.bello@quickplug.global

O: 905-378-261

M: 905-328-222

Manufacturer of grow media

RRBC AGRICULTURE

Booth 233

226 Main Street South, Exeter ON N0M 1S7 www.rbc.com/agriculture

Lorna McKercher

EM: lorna.mckercher@rbc.com O: 519-326-3478

Financial services & agricultural advice

REALTY EXECUTIVES ON THE BAY INC.

Booth 128

578 A Bay Street, Midland ON L4R 1L3 www.greenhouserealty.ca

Alroy Brouwer EM: alroy.brouwer@gmail.com O: 705-526-2200 M: 705-220-8758

Real Estate Services

RICELAND FOODS

Booth 232 4202 Windswept Drive, Montgomery TX 77326 USA

www.riceland.com

Scott P. Johnson

O / M: 512-413-6908

PBH rice hulls

PBH rice hulls replace perlite in soil mixes & is a container to dress to control weeks in nursery containers

RIDDER NORTH AMERICA

Booth 210

229B Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1N8

www.ridder.com

info@ridder.com

O: 855-322-1400

Environmental controlling, water treatment, motor drive systems for vents & screens, screen materials, & management systems

M.K. RITTENHOUSE

Booth 308

1402 Fourth Avenue, RR 3, St. Catharines ON L2S 0B8

www.mkrittenhouse.com

Toni Mallabar

EM: toni@mkrittenhouse.com

O: 905-684-8122

M: 905-933-8664

Sprayers, watering equipment, spray guns, pumps

RUBICON ORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Booth 414

619 Belton Avenue, Victoria BC V9A 225 www.rubiconorganic.com

Adrien Canan

EM: acanan@rubiconorganic.com

O: 250-514-7099

A Canadian manufacturer founded in 1997 of organic fertilizers for commercial greenhouse & organic agriculture.

R Z H CANADA LTD.

Booth 409

932 Mersea Road #7, RR #5, Leamington ON N8H 3V8

www.rzca.ca

www.rijkzwaan.nl

rzca@msni.net

Max Saad

O: 519-324-0632

M: 519-816-0647

Greenhouse Vegetable Seeds sales

SSANECOTEC LTD.

Booth 1258

5636 Manotick Main Street, Manotick ON K4M 1B3

www.sanecotec.com info@sanecotec.com

Rashi Pande

O: 613-491-0525 x 2316

M: 226-688- 6828

Water data analytics, digital monitoring & control platform to improve greenhouse water quality

SAVE ON ENERGY REPRESENTATIVES FOR SOUTHWESTERN & CENTRAL ONTARIO

Booth 2016

393 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1E6

Michael Pathak, Lawrence Musyj

EM: michael.pathak@clearesult.com

M: 705-933-9397

Save On Energy Representatives helping

customers & trade allies identify projects & navigate the program

SGS AGRI-FOOD LABORATORIES

Booth 704

Unit 1, 503 Imperial Road North, Guelph ON N1H 6T9

www.cropscience.sgs.com

Jack Legg

EM: jack.legg@sgs.com

O: 519-837-1600

M: 519-317-6791

Laboratory testing of greenhouse resources such as water, fertilizer, solutions, media, & plant tissue

SIGNIFY

Booth 729

281 Hillmount Road, Markham ON L6C 2S3 www.philips.com/horti

Ray Houweling

O / M: 289-929-6205

Raymond.houweling@signify.com

Philips brand horticulture LED lighting

SMART HOME DESIGNS NIAGARA

Booth 309

4301 Jordan Road, Jordan Station ON L0R 1S0

www.smarthomedesign.ca sales@smarthomedesign.ca

Gerard Van Zanten

EM: geert@smarthomedesign.ca

O: 905-562-6702

M: 905-658-3878

Your turn-key solution for affordable, innovative & quality housing for your seasonal farmworkers

SOBKOWICH GREENHOUSES LTD.

Booth 713

398 Maple Avenue, Grimsby ON L3M 3B9 www.sobkowich.com info@sobkowich.com

Ed Sobkowich

O: 905-945-8870

Proven Winner products & spring bedding plants

SOLAR LIGHT COMPANY, LLC

Booth 809

100 East Glenside Avenue, Glenside PA

19038 USA www.solarlight.com

Jeffrey Hall

EM: Jeff.Hall@SolarLight.com

O: 215-517-8700

M: 443-676-6982

Handheld meters, PMA sensors, &

spectroradiometer to ensure lamps efficiently & effectively aid the production of healthier, faster growing crops.

SOLLUM TECHNOLOGIES

Booth 2007

Suite 502, 465 St-Jean Street, Montreal QC H2Y 2R6 www.sollumtechnologies.com info@sollum.tech

Jenny Zammit

O: 514-543-6163

M: 514-975-7308

Sollum’s is the only 100% programmable LED grow light solution offering truly dynamic broad spectrum output

SOUTH ESSEX FABRICATING

Booth 301

4 Seneca Drive, Leamington ON N8H 3W5 www.southsx.com marketing@southsx.com

Brandon Waghorn

EM: bwaghorn@southsx.com

O: 519-322-5995, x 359

M: 519- 65-6720

Greenhouse Construction, Climate System, Integrated Solutions, Screen Installs

STOKES SEEDS LTD.

Booth 1016

Box 10, 296 Collier Road South, Thorold ON L2V 5B5 www.stokeseeds.com

Rob Hovius O: 800-263-7233

M: 519-580-3231

Vegetable & Flower Seeds

Vegetative Plants

SUN GRO HORTICULTURE

Booth 304

770 Silver Street, Agawam MA 01001 USA www.sungro.com

Garry Shymko

EM: Garry.Shymko@sungro.com

O: 413-523-0701

M: 204-981-5747

Sun Gro® Horticulture is North America’s largest producer of horticultural-grade peat & the largest distributor of peat moss & peat & bark-based growing mixes

SUN PARLOUR GROWER SUPPLY

Booth 1001

230 County Road #31, Leamington, Ontario, Canada N8H 4H3

www.sunparlourgrower.com

Bruno Carnevale

EM: bruno@spcoop.com

O: 519-326-8681

M: 519-796-2429

Trusted full service greenhouse supply company located in Leamington, Ontario

SUSTANE NATURAL FERTILIZER

Booth 431

PO Box 168, Staatsburg, NY 12580 USA

www.sustane.com

Rich Hawkes

EM: hawkesr@att.net

O/M: 914-474-1198

Organic fertilizers

LUDVIG SVENSSON INC.

Booth 917

535 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217 USA www.ludvigsvensson.com

Gabrielle Ullrich

Email: gabrielle.ullrich@ludvigsvensson. com

M: 704 357 0457

Svensson is the pioneer & world leader in climate control & energy efficiency through textile-based solutions

SYNGENTA FLOWERS

Booth 511

2280 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy CA 95020 USA

www.syngentaflowers-us.com

Terry Talsma, Melanie Fernandes

O: 289-235-7578

M: 905-757-5016

Flower Seeds, Research & Breeding Firm

SYNGENTA VEGETABLE SEEDS

Booth 507

#300, 6700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary AB T2H 0L3

www.syngentavegetables.com

Hans Van Haeff

EM: hans.van_haeff@syngenta.com

O / M: 403-219-5400

At Syngenta Vegetables our growers are our partners, creating market-shaping product innovations

TD AGRICULTURE SERVICES

Booth 532

4610 Ontario Street, Unit C, Beamsville ON L0R 1B3

www.td.com

Miriam Vandyke

EM: miriam.vandyke@td.com

O/M: 905-537-5174

All your Agriculture & Agribusiness financing & banking needs

THE GROWER

(Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association)

Booth 406

105-355 Elmira Road North, Guelph ON N1K 1S5

www.thegrower.org advertising@thegrower.org

Karen Davidson, Carlie Melara O: 519-763-6160

M: 519-239-0843

The Grower is Canada’s trusted voice on commercial fruit & vegetable production, in print & online at www.thegrower.org

THE HC COMPANIES

Booth 908

2450 Edison Blvd., Suite 3, Twinsberg OH 80031 USA

www.hc-companies.com

Tina Pettigrew

EM: tpettigrew@hc-companies.com

O: 1-800-225-7712

M: 519-802-9349

HC provides horticultural containers for greenhouse & nursery growers throughout North America - Round & Square Growing Containers; Trays, Flats, & Sheets; Sustainable Containers; Decorative Containers & Hanging Baskets

THERIAULT & HACHEY PEAT MOSS LTD.

Booth 3022

201 Ch Theriault-Hachey, Baie Sainte-Anne NB E9A 1N7

USA www.ThinkPlants.com

Anik Graves EM: anikgraves@thinkplants.com

M: 705-542-6107

The ThinkPlants™ Participants are devoted to bringing the best genetics to market, using a top-notch supply chain for the best perennial inputs available

TRADEWIND CONSTRUCTION

Booth 3020

4524 John Street, Beamsville ON L0R 1B1 WWW.tradewind.ca

Albert Brouwer, EM: albert@twmail.ca

Marius de Haan, EM: marius@twmail.ca

Dave Sikkema, EM: dave@twmail.ca

O: 905-380-7947

Installation of Flood Floors, drain floors, cisterns & loading docks

TRIPLE GREEN PRODUCTS

Booth 124

P.O. Box 119, R. R. 1, Morris MB R0G 1K0 www.triplegreenenergyproducts.com

Lyall Wiebe P: 204-746-6333

Biomass fueled heating systems that can save you up to 80% in operational heating costs

UUNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR

Booth 931

401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor ON N9B 3P4 www.uwindsor.ca

Tom Schnekenburger

EM: tschnek@uwindsor.ca

O: 519-253-3000 x3959

M: 519-984-1485

Innovation starts at U of WindsorResearch & Innovation, Research Environments, Highly Qualified Personnel

TAKS HANDLING SYSTEMS BV

Booth 3017

Munnikenheiweg 58, 4879 NG Etten-Leur, Netherlands

www.taks.nl info@taks.nl

A. Meeuwissen

O: +31(0)88-555 2000

M: +31(0)65-156 2418

Specializes in total logistic solutions for greenhouse horticulture, vegetables & fruit Custom-Built High-grade harvest processing & packing systems

www.theriault-hachey.com marketing@thpeat.com

Jody Williston

EM: jody@thpeat.com

O: 506-228-1185

Peat Moss, Peat Based Growing Mixes, Potting Mixes

THINKPLANTS

Booth 907

51051 US Hwy 20, Oberlin, Ohio 44074

USHIO GERMANY GMBH

Booth 929

Muenchener Strasse 10, 5643 Steinhoering, Germany www.ushio.eu sales@ushio.eu

Rene Polak

O: +49 80 94 906 0

M: +49 151 15 90 80 53

High quality 600 W - 1150 W HPS lamps up to 2200 molls engineered in Germany, produced in Europe

VVANDEN BUSSCHE IRRIGATION

Booth 930

Box 304, 2515 Pinegrove Road, Delhi ON N4B 2E5

www.vandenbussche.com

Heather Pynaert

EM: hpynaert@vandenbussche.com

O: 519-582-2380

Irrigation Sales, Systems & Service

VAN DER ENDE GROEP

Booth 3006

Aartsdijkweg 23, Maasdijk, Netherlands 2676LE

www.vanderendegroup.com

info@vanderendegroup.com

Jeroen de Wit

O: +31174515050

An innovator, manufacturer & supplier of technical products for water, air, climate & filtration

VAN DER WAAY B.V.

Booth 1252

Finlandlaan 2, Hazerswoude, Netherlands 2391 PV

www.vdwaay.nl

info@vdwaay.nl

Tom Zwanenburg

EM: tom@vdwaay.nl

O: +31 172210311

M: +31613005273

Greenhouse roof cleaning, spray, & repair equipment - Top Cleaner greenhouse Roofwasher, Aquajet Roofwasher, Glass Repair Cart, Coating applications, Chalking Pumps

VEK ENVIRONMENTAL

Booth 235

313 14023-23 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T6R 3L6

www.vekenvironmental.com

info@vekenvironmental.com

Chris Kinasewich

O / M: 780-886-6916

Ozone & Oxygen Generator packages, Oxygenation, Sterilization, CIP Systems; Canadian distributor of Primozone & Airsep Corporation; leader in designing, installing & servicing Oxygen & Ozone systems in Canada

VERGENT POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.

Booth 2004

Unit 133, 1895 Clements Road, Pickering ON L1W 3V5

www.vergentpower.com

Jessie Gillis

EM: jgillis@vergentpower.com

O: 365-835-0105

M: 519-531-0899

VPS provides turnkey energy solutions using ultra-low emission Capstone microturbines & comprehensive maintenance plans for up to twenty years.

VERHOEF ELECTRIC INC.

Booth 709

2704 Red Maple Avenue, Jordan Station ON L0R 1S0

www.VerhoefElectric.com

office@verhoefelectric.com

Kevin Verhoef O: 905-562-5977

Automation / Electrical

VIFRA SRL

Booth 135

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 287, 00186

Roma, ITALY www.vifraitaly.com info@vifraitalia.it

Vincenzo Russo O: 39.06.9253461

M: 335-578-4612

High pressure fog system & dehumidification system

VINELAND RESEARCH & INNOVATION CENTRE

Booth 3014

4890 Victoria Ave North PO Box 4000, Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0 www.vinelandresearch.com

Nathalie Dreifelds

EM: nathalie.dreifelds@vinelandresearch. com

O: 905-562-0320

M: 905-321-3491

Canada’s leader in horticulture research & innovation

VIVENT

Booth 933

1101 500 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary AB T2P 3R8 www.vivent.ch

Norm Janssen

EM: norm.janssen@vivent.ch

M: 587-284-9007

Vivent biosensors measure plant electrical signals to give real time plant stress monitoring for better management

VULCAN GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY

INC.

Booth 106

231 Road 4 West, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5 www.volcangt.com

EM: info@vulcangt.com

O: 519-962-9104

Patrick Voortman

Full service company specializing in greenhouse heating sector

WAJAX

Booth 134

11061 269 Street, Acheson AB T7X 6E1 www.wajax.com

Brian Kolthof

EM: BKolthof@wajax.com

O: 780-948-5490

M: 780-232-4026

Wajax (TSX: WJX) is Canada’s largest end-to-end services & solutions provider, where businesses of all sizes turn for their equipment, power generation, or repair services needs

WEISHAUPT CORPORATION

Booth 314

2925 Argentia Road, Mississauga ON L2N 8G6

www.weishaupt-corp.com O: 905-564-0946

M: 416-358-5738

Sushil Daya

Email: sdaya@weishaupt-corp.com

Heating systems, gas & oil-fired burners

Top quality products characterized by meticulous development, high-quality workmanship & outstanding operational reliability

WESTBROOK SYSTEMS

Booth 101

4670 South Service Road, Beamsville ON L0R 1B1 www.westbrooksystems.com mail@westbrooksystems.com

Randy Vermeer, Ray Bryer O: 905-945-9611

Greenhouse structures, benches, heating systems & related products

WESTLAND GHS.EQUIP./ SUPPLIES INC.

Booth 635

4301 Jordan Road, Jordan Station ON L0R 1S0

www.westlandgs.com sales@westlandgs.com

Geert Van Zanten, Tyler Rodrigue O: 905-562-0225

Commercial greenhouse design & installation

WESTROCK

Booth 204

5800 W Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 USA www.westrock.com

Shannon Hoover

EM: shannon.hoover@westrock.com

O/M: 905-320-0700

Horticulture Tagging, Labeling & Automation

Packaging Solutions, Corrugate Merchandising & E-Commerce Shippers

WILLOWBROOK NURSERIES

Booth 634

935 Victoria Avenue, Fenwick ON L0S 1C0 www.willowbrooknurseries.com

Chris Langendoen, David Wiersma O: 905-892-5350

M: 905-658-0707

Primary wholesale nursery stock grower with an extensive line of nursery plants - perennials & groundcovers to full size shade trees. Loan woody plant material for the Canadian Greenhouse Conference displays.

935 Victoria Ave. Fenwick, Ontario, Canada L0S 1C0

Phone: (905)892-5350

Fax: (905)892-3790

WORKPLACE SAFETY & PREVENTION

SERVICES (WSPS)

Booth 411 5110 Creekbank Road, Suite 300, Mississauga ON L4W 0A1 www.wsps.ca

customercare@wsps.ca

Michael Dyet O: 905-614-1400

M: 289-544-8048

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit health & safety organization in Ontario, serving more than 171,000 member firms & 4.2 million workers across the agricultural, manufacturing & service sectors

WPS – WE PROVE SOLUTIONS

Booth 311

Kijckerweg 115, De Lier ZH 2678 AC Netherlands www.wps.eu

O: 0031174671371

Digna van Zanten (CEO) EM: digna.vanZanten@wps.eu

Willem Jan Hoogduin (Account manager) EM: willemjan.hoogduin@wps.eu

Automation solutions for hands free plant production for potted plants growers & phenotyping plant research companies

ZIPGROW INC

Booth 1114

650 Cumberland Street, Cornwall ON K6J 4J5

www.zipgrow.com hello@zipgrow.com

Tyler Harbers O: 855-947-4769

Leading vertical plane Tower™ system provider, with 10+ years of proven greenhouse results

ZWART SYSTEMS

Booth 1017

4881 Union Road, Beamsville ON L3J 0V5

www.zwartsystems.ca

Andrew Van Geest

EM: andrewvg@zwartsystems.ca

O: 905-563-9606

M: 905-658-8224

Irrigation supplies, sales & service

See you next year!

On-Site Registration Opens: 8:30 AM Trade Show Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM