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Knowledge to Grow ByWhen it comes to learning, no show does it better than oFvC. Programs run daily from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm in 10 different session halls and 4 ballrooms.

Products and Services on Displaydiscover amazing industry companies, products and services displayed in over 80,000 sq. ft. of sold out exhibit space.

Registration Packages for all BudgetsWe hear it time and again that our registration packages are packed full of value. We offer prices suited to all budgets from the two day experience, to single days to trade show only. Hard to find a better offer of premier educational sessions and huge trade show in a state-of-the-art facility.

Taste the Best in Localenjoy some of ontario’s best wines, craft beers, ciders, delectable delights and of course, great conversation at the Farmers and Friends reception.

More to DiscoverBesides the sessions and trade show, experience: the poster display area highlighting industry research, the Great ontario-Hopped Craft Beer Competition, the ontario Cider Competition, meet the Buyer and new this year, the Young Farmer Forum.

all things horticulture and more!

Farmers & Friends ReceptionJoin us on Wednesday, February 21 on the trade show floor from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and enjoy local ontario wines, craft beers, hors d’œuvres and great conversations with fellow attendees. shuttle bus service to the hotel runs until 7:30 pm.

Complimentary drink tickets for 2-day and Wednesday only pre-registrants.

The Great Ontario-Hopped Craft Beer CompetitionCheck out the 6th annual Great ontario-Hopped Craft Beer Competition (GoHCBC) forging new relationships between ontario’s hop growers and brewers as they showcase unique, locally grown hops and brews at Canada’s premier horticultural event.

Join us on Wednesday, February 21 in ballroom C from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Watching the competition is a great way to learn while listening to the judges discuss each entry. Check out the hops display and experience the numerous amazing characteristics of actual ontario grown hops. this year’s featured style of beer is Black iPa.

Young Farmer Forumthis event is a great way to connect with young farmers (40 and under) from across the province while enjoying refreshments and featured speaker, agriculture advocate andrew Campbell of Fresh air media. thursday at 11:45 in Ballroom a. open to oFvC registered attendees only. seating is limited.

Cider and Hard Cider Tasting Competitionontario is home to some of the best ciders in the world. Join us in the beautiful Port Colborne lounge where the best producers go head-to-head for the right to claim supremacy. Judging and sampling takes place on Wednesday, February 21 in the port Colborne Lounge (2nd floor) from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

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meet the buyer eventoFvC is the place to be for growers that want to meet key grocery chain and food industry buyers.

this event is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand insight into sourcing requirements as well as speak directly one-on-one to key personnel and explore potential supply opportunities.

Thursday, February 22, 2018 Scotiabank Convention Centre Ballroom C 11:00 am – 1:00 Pm

there is no charge for this event; interested participants can register online for this event when purchasing their oFvC 2018 registration package. this event is open to oFvC registered attendees only.

introductions are followed by ‘speed-dating’ style, one-on-one meetings allowing participants to meet, learn, and network about their role in the value chain and how to create value-added business opportunities.

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$20 off a single-day registration

Two-Day $123.90 + Hst = $140 Single-Day $84.96 + Hst = $96

registration information: glenna@ofvc.ca or 905-945-5363

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Early Bird pricing ends February 14, 2018Bonus! two day and Wednesday only early bird packages

include complimentary drink tickets for the Farmers & Friends reception held on Wednesday, February 21.

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Single Day Package (Wed or Thu) $65 + HST • trade show and session access • Farmers and Friends reception drink

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Single Day Student $23.00 (HST included)• trade show and session access • requires valid student id for on-site purchase only • no online registration available

Two Day Package $95 + HST • trade show and session access • Farmers and Friends reception

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Trade Show Only Pass Thursday $35.40 + HST• trade show access only • available only on

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Fallsview Hotelthe official convention hotel is located within easy walking distance to both the Convention Centre and Fallsview Casino. a complimentary shuttle service runs throughout each day from the hotel to the Convention Centre.

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Chair: travis cranmer, oMaFra

9:30 Using Kaolin Clay as Part of an organic Vegetable Pest Management Program Dr. gerald brust, University of Maryland, USa

10:00 sweet Corn IPM: evolving strategies for evolving Pests Marissa Schuh, Michigan State University, USa

10:30 the economics and risk reduction of Plasticulture in Vegetable Production Dr. lincoln Zotarelli, University of Florida, USa

11:00 Cover Crops and Cultivation for Managing Weeds in reduced tillage systems Dr. Daniel brainard, Michigan State University, USa

Chair: christoph kessel, oMaFra

9:30 What are Biostimulants? bill MacDonald, niagara college

10:00 Microbial-Based Crop Biostimulants: sorting out their Place in Vegetable Production Dr. Matt kleinhenz, ohio State University, USa

10:30 the role of Microbes in Plant Defences against Pests and Diseases Dr. rose buitenhuis, vineland research and innovation centre

11:00 testing new Products: How do You Know it reaLLY Worked? Dr. Sarah Jandricic, oMaFraSESSiON SPONSORED BY:

Chair: kevin Montgomery, oMaFra

9:30 aCC – Why not? Jaye atkins, agricultural credit corporation

10:00 getting More out of Your software: Quickbooks Maggie kurtz, cb, rlb chartered Professional accountants

10:30 getting More out of Your software: agexpert richard gruener, Farm credit canada

11:00 Preparing for new Programs Margaret May, ontario Soil and crop improvement associationSESSiON SPONSORED BY:

Chair: belinda kemp, ccovi

9:30 Why We Buy the sparkling Wine that We Buy Dr. tek thongpapanl, goodman School of business, brock University

10:00 Pinot noir research at oregon state University Dr elizabeth tomasino, oregon State University, USa

10:30 Precision oenology with specific Focus on the adaptation to Climatic Change and to the Decrease of Chemical Inputs During Winemaking Dr Jean-Michel Salmon, institut national de la recherche agronomique (inra), France

11:00 the Impact of Mog on Wine Composition Dr andrew reynolds, brock University

Chair: thomas Wilson, ontario craft cider association

9:30 Cider Profiles and Consumer Preference Dr. amy bowen, vineland research and innovation centre

10:00 Mechanical Harvest of Cider apples Dr. carol Miles, Washington State University, USa

10:30 Investigating Low Input options for Managing Pests in Cider apples Dr. nikki rothwell, Michigan State University, USa

11:00 Making Winning Craft speciality Cider at shiny apple Cider Hank Hunse, Shiny apple cider

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Chair: kathryn carter, oMaFra

9:30 evaluating and Improving sanitizing treatments in stone Fruit Packinghouses: ontario Case study Peter vanWeerden, oMaFra and Hayden Dooney, norfolk Fruit growers

10:00 evaluating and Improving sanitizing treatments in stone Fruit Packinghouses Dr. ines Hanrahan, Washington tree Fruit commission, USa

10:30 Pgrs to Balance Pear Production and Canopy growth Dr. todd einhorn, Michigan State University

11:00 the Italian Peach Industry – Current trends in orchard Design and Management Dr. luca corelli grappadelli, University of bologna, italySESSiON SPONSORED BY:

Chair: erica Pate, oMaFra

9:30 encouraging and Preserving Beneficials liette lambert, Quebec Ministry of agriculture, Fisheries and Food

10:00 spotted Wing Drosophila Management – What’s Working, novel approaches Dr. Philip Fanning, Michigan State University, USa

10:30 tank Mixes to avoid Joe Uyenaka, nutriag

11:00 grower experiences with Croptracker ellen Jennen, Jennen Family Farm Market; brian reijke, Dentz orchards and berry FarmSESSiON SPONSORED BY:

Chair: Steve Martin, Martin’s Family Fruit Farm

9:30 the F.a.C.t.s. of engaging Your team in today’s Disruptive economy Dr. Denis cauvier, Dr. Denis cauvier Seminars international

10:30 Pos Panel: What is the Best system for My operation?

11:30 – 12:00 oFFMa’s agM

Chair: Melanie Filotas, oMaFra

9:30 an overview of Hop Production Practices in Belgium Joris cambie, De Plukker Hop Farm brewery, belgium

10:00 Management Practices for organic Hop Production in Belgium Joris cambie, De Plukker Hop Farm brewery, belgium

10:30 snake oil or not: evaluating Product efficacy on Your Farm Melanie Filotas, oMaFra

11:00 Panel: Pros and Cons of Producing Hops organically nicholas Schaut, bighead Hops; ron brennan, old 4th Hop Yard; gail Winters, Winterbrook Hops

Chair: Jay Howell, brantview apples & cider & FMo chair

9:30 Mastering the Knowledge and skills for a successful Market

a) Consumer Demand & transparency

b) overview of “ontario Market Manager Certification” Michelle Wolf, Whole green Heart, nS; annet Maurer, thunder bay country Market

11:00 Chef (and Consumer) Demand for Fresh, Local Food Ingredients Mary berg, Master chef canada 2016 Winner

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Chair: Wendy McFadden-Smith, oMaFra

2:00 Mealiness and shelf-Life of ontario Peaches Dr. Jennifer Deell, oMaFra

2:30 Brown Marmorated stink Bug in stone Fruit and Pears Dr tracy leskey, US Department of agriculture, West virginia

3:00 spread of Black Knot Fungus in Plums and Identification of Black Knot resistant genotypes at Vineland Dr. Jay Subramanian, University of guelph

3:30 spotted Wing Drosophila in stone Fruit: the Michigan Perspective David Jones, Michigan State University, USa

Chair: kevin Schooley, bgo

2:00 application of Biodegradable Mulch in red raspberry Production Dr. carol Miles, Washington State University, USa

2:30 emerging Problems with Fungicide resistance to Manage Botrytis and anthracnose Dr. Frank louws, north carolina State University, USa

3:00 Identifying and Managing Blueberry Viruses Mark longstroth, Michigan State University, USa

3:30 Improving Production of Day-neutral strawberries in Canada: Project results John Zandstra, University of guelphSESSiON SPONSORED BY:

Chair: Steve Martin, Martin’s Family Fruit Farm

2:00 telling Your Farm Fresh story: Working with Media bernard tobin, Synthesis agri-Food network

3:00 Farm Marketing from the Heart charlotte Smith, 3 cow Marketing, USa

4:00 – 4:30 round table talks: Csa Pros and Cons, Labour Compliance, Wagon safety Dos and Don’ts, Cash Handling systems, Brags & Blunders Coordinated by: leslie Forsythe, Forsythe Family Farms

Chairs: Jason Deveau, evan elford and David lauzon, oMaFraSESSiON SPONSORED BY:

Chair: Jay Howell, brantview apples & cider

1:00 Increasing need to Keep Pace with the World of social Media karen Daynard, kD communications; kelly Ward, Foodland ontario; Jessica kelly, oMaFra

3:00 Farmers’ Markets ontario agM

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CEU Credits Requested

SPECIALTy rOOT vEgETAbLES

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fErTIgATIONCEU Credits Requested

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Chair: anne verhallen, oMaFra

2:00 Building Better CroP rotatIons for Vegetable Production Dr. laura van eerd, University of guelph

2:30 Making space for CoVer CroPs in Vegetable rotations eero ruutillia, Johhny’s Seeds

3:00 ConserVatIon tILLage systems for Vegetable Production Dr. anu rangarajan, cornell University, USa

3:30 CoMPaCtIon action: reducing the Compaction Potential ian McDonald and alex barrie, oMaFraSESSiON SPONSORED BY:

Chair: Dennis van Dyk, oMaFra

2:00 an Introduction to Jerusalem artichoke Dr. Jim todd, oMaFra

2:30 spacing, slip size and slip storage Practices for optimal sweet Potato Yield Dr. Jonathan Schulthuis, north carolina State University, USa

3:00 Cabbage Maggot Control in the Face of Chlorpyrifos resistance Sheldon Hann, agriculture and agri-Food canada

3:30 Illinois Horseradish: a root awakening Dr. elizabeth Wahle, University of illinois extension, USa

Chair: christoph kessel and rebecca Shortt, oMaFra

2:00 Fertigation 101 Friedhelm Hoffman and kevin lewis, Pac-e ag

2:30 Irrigation and nitrogen Management of Vegetable Crops Dr. lincoln Zotarelli, University of Florida, USa

3:00 Practical Considerations for organic Fertigation Dr. carol Miles, Washington State University, USa

3:30 experiences with Fertigation in ontario kyle craven, ontario Pickle corporation; Friedhelm Hoffman and kevin lewis, Pac-e agSESSiON SPONSORED BY:

Chair: belinda kemp, ccovi

2:00 new equipment: rapid extraction from grape Juice by the Dynamic Crusher and Centrifuge Decanter for all types of Winemaking Dr Jean-Michel Salmon, institut national de la recherche agronomique (inra), France

2:30 the effects of BMsB Contaminated grapes to Final Wine Quality Dr elizabeth tomasino, oregon State University, USa

3:00 – 4:00 Panel: Understanding the grocery store sales Channel. What Have We Learned to Date? Joe turner, oMaFra (chair), Sylvia augaitis, Wine Marketing association of ontario, and andre gagne, Metro ontario inc.

Chair: kathryn carter, oMaFra

2:00 Improving Hardiness and Maintaining Dormancy in grapevines using abscisic acid analogs Dr. Jim Willwerth, ccovi, brock University

2:30 Disease Management of Cold Hardy Varieties David Jones, Michigan State University, USa

3:00 – 4:00 Cold Climate grape Variety Panel Dr. Matthew clark, University of Minnesota, USa; Dr. bruce reisch, cornell University, USa; and tom Plocher, Plocher vinesSESSiON SPONSORED BY:

traDeSHow 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

PoSter DiSPLaY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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ONTArIO’S fINEST SwEET & hArD CIDEr

COmPETITION

Chairs: kelly ciceran, oag and kristy grigg-Mcguffin, oMaFra

12:30 – 4:00 Judging

LABORATORIES INC.A & L CANADA

SeSSionS WedneSdAy, FebruAry 21, 2018 (All sessions and speakers subject to change)

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CuCurbitsCEU Credits Requested

Food saFety – environmental

monitoring

HerbiCide resistanCe – new teCHnologiesCEU Credits Requested

Promoting Pollinators on tHe Farm

CEU Credits Requested

tender FruitCEU Credits Requested

Chair: Elaine Roddy, OMAFRA

9:30 Management of Soil Borne Diseases Elaine Roddy, OMAFRA

10:00 Grafting Tomatoes and Cucurbits: Benefits and Challenges Dr. Frank Louws, North Carolina State University, USA

10:30 A Melon Mix of Specialty and Cantaloupe Types Dr. Jonathan Schultheis, North Carolina State University, USA

11:00 Reduced Tillage for Pumpkins and Squash Dr. Anu Rangarajan, Cornell University, USA

Chair: Colleen Haskins and Christine Card, OMAFRA

9:30 Assessing Risk at Your Operation Sarah Martz and Peter Vanweerden, OMAFRA

10:00 The SQF Code and Environmental Monitoring Programs: Requirements, Compliance and Auditors Frank Schreurs, SQF Institute, USA

10:30 Microbial Safety in the Postharvest Environment Dr. Ines Hanrahan, Washington Tree Fruit Commission, USA

11:00 Implementing an Environmental Monitoring Program Elvira and Michael Koteles, New Road Farm & Koteles Farms Ltd.; Jennifer Manary, Sandy Shore Farms Ltd.

Chair: Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA

9:30 Molecular Herbicide Resistance Tests in Horticultural Crops Dr. Martin LaForest, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

10:00 Confirming Herbicide Resistance in Weeds: The Importance of Using Dose Response for Development of Quick Tests Dr. Robert Nurse, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

10:30 Linuron Resistant Common Ragweed in Québec Carrot Fields: Presence and Distribution of Different Biotypes Dr. Marie-Josée Simard, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

11:00 Help Us Help You: Knowing Your Enemy Will Help You Win the War Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA

Chair: Hannah Fraser, OMAFRA

9:30 Minimizing Risk to Bees in Fruit and Vegetable Crops Dr. Julianna Wilson, Michigan State University, USA

10:00 Integrating Pollinator Habitat into Your Farming System Sue Willis Chan, Farms at Work

10:30 Strategies to Reduce Pollinator Exposure to Pesticide Dr. Jason Deveau and Hannah Fraser, OMAFRA

11:00 Pollinator Projects Margaret May, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

Chair: Sarah Marshall, OTFG

9:30 The Impact of Postharvest Cooling on Sensory Profile of Ontario Peaches Dr. Amy Bowen, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

10:00 Ingredients for a Mechanized, Labour-Efficient Pear Orchard: Training Systems, Rootstocks, and Horticultural Techniques to Manage Tree Vigour Dr. Todd Einhorn, Michigan State University, USA

10:30 From the Physiology of Peach Fruit Growth to Applications in Precision Fruit Growing Dr. Luca Corelli Grappadelli, University of Bologna, Italy

11:00 New Stone Fruit Varieties Dr Bill Shane, Michigan State University, USASESSION SPONSORED BY:

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oFFma summit Fmo networking symPosium & agm

Chair: Rebecca Shortt, OMAFRA

9:30 Limiting Risk and Improving Tree Health Using Protective Netting in Apple Orchards Dr. Lee Kalcsits, Washington State University, USA

10:00 How Should Fruit & Veg Growers Respond to Hail and Severe Storms? Mark Longstroth, Michigan State University, USA

10:30 Considerations for Drainage on Fruit and Vegetable Farms Daniel Lenko, Lenko Farms and Drainage Contracting

11:00 Navigating through the Future of Extreme Weather in Southern Ontario Jerry Shields, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and ForestrySESSION SPONSORED BY:

Chair: Wendy McFadden-Smith, OMAFRA

9:30 Managing Grapevine Leafroll Virus: A New Zealand Perspective – Part I Dr. Vaughn Bell, New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited

10:00 Epidemiological and Management Aspects of Grapevine Virus Diseases in British Columbia Dr. Sudarsana Poojari, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

10:30 California’s Strategy for Managing Red Blotch Joshua Puckett, Foundation Plant Services – University of California Davis, USA

11:00 Managing Grapevine Leafroll Virus: A New Zealand Perspective – Part II Dr. Vaughn Bell, New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research LimitedSPONSOR:

Chair: Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFRA

9:30 Apple Tree Collapse in Ontario: What We Know and Don’t Know Michael Celetti, OMAFRA

10:00 Pheromone-Based Monitoring and Management Tools for the Invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Dr. Tracey Leskey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USA

10:30 Biological Control of Invasive Insect Pests in Apples Dr. Tara Gariepy, Agriculture Agri-Food Canada

11:00 Panel: Adapting to Cope with the Minimum Wage Increase Luis Ruiz, Algoma Apple Orchards Ltd.; Bill Medel, E&B Medel Orchards Ltd; and Richard Feenstra, Mountainview OrchardsSESSION SPONSORED BY:

Chair: Kristen Ego, Ego’s Garden Centre and Farm Market

10:00 The Soft Skill Salsa (Why Emotional Intelligence Matters for Entrepreneurial Success) Geoff Crane, Adaptimist Insights

10:30 Mental Wellness Panel Christy Hiemstra, Clovermead; Briana Hagen, University of Guelph

11:30 – 12:30 Hitting the Energy Wall: Tips to Fuel Your Day Marian Statham, True Life Nutrition

Chair: Alix Aitken, Cambridge Farmers’ Market

9:30 Building Stronger Relationships with Better Communication Tracy Lamb, Ashaki Inc

11:00 Severe Weather Safety Tips for Your Market Geoff Coulson, Meteorological Service of Canada

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labour ProduCtivity on tHe Farm

CEU Credits Requested

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aPPleCEU Credits Requested

oFFma summit Fmo networking symPosium & agm

Chair: Robb Wagner, OMAFRA

2:00 Labour Efficiency? Or Efficient Labour? Garth Baxter, Agribax Global

2:30 How to Assess a Labour Saving Technology John Molenhuis, OMAFRA

3:00 Measuring and Benchmarking Labour in Horticulture John Van de Vegte, OMAFRA

3:30 Incorporating Croptracker on the Farm Matt Deir, CroptrackerSESSION SPONSORED BY:

Chair: Jim Willwerth, CCOVI

2:00 Vineyard Mechanization in Washington State Richard Hoff, Mercer Canyons, USA

2:30 Mechanization of Early Leaf Removal in Pinot Grigio and Merlot Josh VanderWeide, Michigan State University, USA

3:00 New Product Updates Norgen Biotek Corp., ISK BioSciences, FMC Canada, Dow/Dupont, CertisUSA, Nufarm Agriculture Inc.

3:30 Washington Grape Industry Update Richard Hoff, Mercer Canyons, USASESSION SPONSORED BY:

Chair: Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFRA

2:00 Best Management Practices for Pollinators in Orchards Dr. Julianna Wilson, Michigan State University, USA

2:30 The Growth Physiology of Apple Fruit Affects Postharvest Quality Dr. Luca Corelli Grappadelli, University of Bologna, Italy

3:00 Achieving Long Term Storage Success for Honeycrisp in Washington Dr. Ines Hanrahan, Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, USA

3:30 Integrated Nutrient Management: Horticultural Strategies to Control Bitter Pit in Honeycrisp Apple Dr. Lee Kalcsits, Washington State University, USASESSION SPONSORED BY:

Chairs: Kristen Ego, Ego’s Garden Centre and Farm Market

2:00 Ideas from the Big Apple: Foodie Tour Debrief Karen Whitty, 13th Street Winery

2:30 Creating an On-Farm Outlet for Your Beer Joris Cambie, De Plukker Hop Farm Brewery, Belgium

3:00 Resurrecting Murphy’s Market & Bakery Hollis English, Murphy’s Market and Bakery

Chair: Alix Aitken, Cambridge Farmers’ Market

1:30 Consumer Demand for Transparency at Market

(CBC Marketplace Episode & MyPick Connection)

Moderator: Michelle Wolf, Whole Green Heart, NS

Panelists:Peter Hughes, Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Network; Erin McLean, Past Chair, Lakefield Farmers’ Market; Wayne Chalmers, North Bay Farmers’ Market; John Finlay, MyPick Verifier

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market gardening vegetables

CEU Credits Requested

wasH-water HandlingCEU Credits Requested

does iPm Contribute to PestiCide resistanCe?CEU Credits Requested

Hazelnut ProduCtionCEU Credits Requested

PawPawCEU Credits Requested

Chair: Viliam Zvalo, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

2:00 From Global to Local: New Crop Opportunities for Market Gardening Dr. Viliam Zvalo, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

2:30 Managing Insect Pests in a Diverse Vegetable Cropping System Dr. Gerald Brust, University of Maryland, USA

3:00 Season Extension for Ontario Market Gardens: Fertility, Varietal and Pest Considerations Judson Reid, Cornell Cooperative Extension, USA

3:30 Grower Panel: Successes and Challenges with Managing a Market Garden Sarah Judd, Meadow Lynn Market Garden, John Zekveld, Zekveld’s Garden MarketSESSION SPONSORED BY:

Chair: Deanna Nemeth, OMAFRA

2:00 Wash Water Management: Where to Start? Tim Brook, OMAFRA

2:30 On-Farm Wash Water Management: Lessons Learned in Holland Marsh Charlie Lalonde, Holland Marsh Growers Association

3:00 Managing Wash Water on Farm Through Drip Irrigation Katie Gibb, Enviro Stewards; Rebecca Shortt, OMAFRA

3:30 Evaluation of Wash Water Treatment Options Gurvinder Mundi, University of Guelph

Chair: Michael Celetti and Hannah Fraser, OMAFRA

2:00 Slowing Down the Tread Mill: How to Manage Insecticide-Resistance in Ontario Vegetable Pests Dr. Ian Scott, AAFC

2:30 Insects, Insecticides and Hormesis: Evidence and Considerations for Study Dr. Chris Cutler, Dalhousie University

3:00 Developing Resistance Management Strategies for Fungicides Dr. Kerik Cox, Cornell University, USA

3:30 How IPM Contributes to Fungicide Resistance Dr. Janna L. Beckerman, Purdue University, USA

Chair: Todd Leuty, OMAFRA

2:00 Hazelnut Cultivar Performance Update Dr. Adam Dale, University of Guelph

2:30 Ferrero: Locally Grown Hazelnuts Barb Yates, Ferrero Canada

3:00 Current Needs for the Ontario Hazelnut Industry Linda Grimo, Ontario Hazelnut Association

3:30 New Orchard Development Sara Rowland and Mark Brown, Athena Acres

Chair: Evan Elford, OMAFRA

2:00 Pawpaw 101 Dr. Kirk Pomper, Kentucky State University, USA

2:30 Insect and Disease Pests of Pawpaw Jeremy Lowe, Kentucky State University, USA

3:00 Processing Pawpaw Sheri Crabtree, Kentucky State University, USA

3:30 Ontario Pawpaw Monitoring in 2017 and Product Taste Testing Evan Elford, OMAFRA

TRADESHOW 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

POSTER DISPLAY 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMSeSSionS thursdAy, FebruAry 22, 2018 (All sessions and speakers subject to change)

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11:45 – 1:00 Young Farmer Forum Andrew Campbell, Fresh Air MediaSESSION SPONSORED BY:

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9:30 – 11:00 Wholesaling 101: Opportunities in the Digital World – Are You Prepared to Do Business?

11:00 – 1:00 Meet the BuyerSESSION SPONSORED BY:

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exhibitor list*As of January 2, 2018

608 A & L Canada Laboratories 606 A Link Computer Solutions Inc.1114 A.M.A. Plastics Ltd.905 Abell Pest Control704 Adama Canada400 ADS Canada Inc.430 Advantage Packaging1013 AEF Global 724 Agricorp128 Agriculture & Food Laboratory –

University of Guelph533 Agri-Flex Inc.1104 Agri-Food Management Institute1107 AgriFresh Technologies of Canada828 Agrofrost Canada Inc.312 AgroHaitai Ltd.1012 Agrozone International Inc.208 AgSquared304 Allied Associates, LLP Chartered

Professional Accountants129 Alltech Crop Science111 Alpine1014 Armtec Limited Partnership426 Arysta Life Science415 Atlantic Packaging Products526 Axter AgroScience Inc.222 BASF Canada Inc. 1118 Baxter Kitchens Inc.814 Bayer Crop Science210 Bayfield Berry Farm902 Ben Berg Farm & Industrial Equip. Ltd.413 Bertie and Clinton Mutual Insurance1016 Besseling Group North America Inc.804 BioWorks Inc.127 Bluewave Energy/Sparlings Propane524 Burgess Baskets1116 Bylands Nurseries Ltd.917 C. Frensch Ltd.130 Cadman Power Equipment728 CBA Canada510 Central Fabricating & Welding230 Chisolm Machinery Solutions229 Cool Climate Oenology & Viticulture

Institute (CCOVI), Brock University801 CP Industries Ltd.907 Crescent Oil/Fuels Inc.1007 Croptracker908 Decade Products LLC913 DeCloet Greenhouse Mfs. Ltd.1010 Del Communications927 Delaware Pump and Parts Ltd.1111 Desjardins Business1121 DFK Equipment SalesLgEquip Don Arthur Orchard Equipment1008 Douglas Agricultural Services Inc.820 DuBois Agrinovation Inc.515 DuPont Canada/Dow AgroSciences315 Durward Jones Barkwell & Co.1020 Eckert Machines313 ECO+314 Ecocert Canada627 Elnova Ltee502 Engage Agro

1004 Evans Manufacturing Company LLC506 Evergreen Liquid Plant Food611 Farm Credit Canada115 Farm for Profit/Greencrop

Agri Products Ltd.325 Farm Power Equipment Inc.406 Filmorganic408 First Genesis Inc./Sunflower Rubber

& PlasticsLgEquip Flexo Products Ltd.731 Frontline Process Solutions Inc.323 Frontlink Inc.428 Fruit & Vegetable Dispute Resolution

Corp. (DRC)308 Fruit & Vegetable Magazine131 GAP App411 General Seed Company (2000) Ltd.1024 Georgia Pacific Corrugated300 Gintec Shade Technologies Inc.915 Global Horticulture Inc.705 Grant Thornton LLP826 Grape Growers of Ontario109 Green Lea Ag Center Inc.701 Grimo Nut Nursery1011 Grindstone Creek Nursery Inc.925 Growers Mineral SolutionsLgEquip H & W Equipment529 Harris Moran Seed Co.1112 Harvest Goodies601 Harvestech809 Heartnut Grove Inc.700 Hindle’s Clarksburg Hardware812 Hoskin Scientific Ltd.911 ICL Specialty Fertilizers630 Ideal Pipe626 Industrial Bags Inc./Sacs

Industriels Inc.1108 Industries Emile Lachance Ltee528 Inocucor Technologies Inc.202 Iron Earth Canada511 Johnny’s Selected Seeds629 Kam’s Grower Supply625 KOOLJET Refrigeration Inc.310 Koppert Canada Ltd.914 Lakeside Grain & Feed920 Lakeview Vineyard Equipment Inc. 305 Lambert Peat Moss Inc.LgEquip Leading Edge Equipment Ltd.903 Lift Line Machinery Ltd.125 Maximum H2O 311 Maxstim Products Inc.923 Meester Insurance Centre416 Meridian Credit Union909 MNP LLP224 Monte Packaging Company729 Moore Packaging Corporation906 Mori Essex Nurseries Inc.707 Mori Vines Inc.124 Mr. Mister Applicators Inc.LgEquip MS Gregson Inc.332 N.M. Bartlett Inc.530 National Building Group Inc.309 National Leasing

527 Natural Insect Control407 Niagara College – Research &

Innovation810 Niagara North Federation of Agriculture825 Niagara Orchard & Vineyard Corp.831 NNZ Inc.1106 Norgen Biotek Corp.414 Norseco Inc.921 North Shore Grapevine Nursery410 Northern Equipment Solutions403 Nourse Farms632 NSF International405 Nufarm302 Nurture Growth Bio Fertilizer Inc.123 NutriAg Ltd.500 Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario

Workers (OHCOW)215 OMAFRA – ADB/EMB110 OMAFRA – Agmaps114 OMAFRA – Food Safety & Traceability

Programs213 OMAFRA – Foodland Ontario112 OMAFRA – Provincial Premises Registry402 O’Neils Farm Equipment417 Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing

Association401 Ontario Food Terminal Board710 Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’

Association – The Grower1102 Ontario Institute of Agrologists929 Ontario Orchard Supply609 Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement

Association122 Organic 4 Greens708 Penn Refrigeration Ltd.316 Phytocultures Ltd.204 PickTrace1109 Plant A Row802 Plant Products Inc.1000 Premier Containers (1983) Inc./

The Apple Bag Lady1026 Premier Equipment Ltd.725 Princeton Wood Preservers Ltd223 ProduceTech1113 R & W Equipment Ltd.113 RaynoxLgEquip Redtrac International Ltd.1002 Robert H. Laning & Sons Ltd.508 Rupp Seeds226 Scholten’s Machinery910 Scott’s Canada (Fafard)

732 Seedway703 Seminova1022 Shouldice Farms811 Siegers Seed Company306 Speare Seeds212 Specialty Vegetable Equipment Inc.829 St. Catharines New Holland Ltd.607 Steam ‘n’ Weeds333 Sterling Marking Products800 Stevens Drainage 603 Stokes Seeds Ltd.1110 Stoller Enterprises Ltd.307 Structural Panels Inc.727 Sunpack Agro-Plastics Canada Ltd.1006 Superior PetroFuels206 Sutton Ag Enterprises706 Syfilco Ltd.702 The Cider Keg624 The Ontario Produce Marketing Assoc.LgEquip Tirecraft808 Twistyer Products Inc.602 UAP Canada Inc.901 Univerco (1978) Inc.628 University of Guelph: Arrell Food

Institute & Co-op & Career Services1105 UPI 432 UPI Energy LP317 Upper Canada Growers600 Utility Advocates Inc.409 V. Kraus Nurseries Ltd.1124 Vailmont Vineyards Ltd.422 VandenBussche Irrigation & Equipment531 Vegetolab Inc.709 Vineland Growers Co-operative Ltd.507 Vineland Research and Innovation

Centre117 Vinetech Canada Inc.806 VirtualOne/FreshQC Software 833 Warwick Orchards & Nursery Ltd.730 Weather INnovations Consulting LP513 Wellington Wood Products803 Willsie Equipment Sales133 Yuksel Seed

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