Grow Year Round Workshop

An Introduction to
Controlled Environment Agriculture
and the exciting opportunities that await you

Learn

Attention farmers, gardeners and anyone else who is considering growing food for local markets. Controlled environment agriculture allows you to grow premium quality crops all year long. You can produce a substantial amount of food in a small space using techniques such as aquaponics and hydroponics in a controlled environment.

In this 2-day comprehensive workshop, you’ll learn about techniques and methods to grow fresh food, sustainably, all year ’round and you will learn how you can help fill the demand for fresh, locally grown food in your community.

See

You will see and tour Nelson and Pade, Inc.’s demonstration greenhouse, which demonstrates various methods of cooling, heating, energy efficiency and natural ventilation. And, you will see several methods of growing premium quality vegetables and fish for home food production or a commercial, profitable venture.

If you are considering buying a greenhouse but would like to understand greenhouse designs and equipment options, this workshop will benefit you. Plus, you’ll learn about innovative food growing methods that can produce income for you and your family.

Experience

Morning sessions are held in a classroom. Presentations are interesting and dynamic. Attendee questions and participation is encouraged. The workshop is taught by industry experts, who look forward to sharing their extensive experience and knowledge of controlled environment agriculture.

Afternoon sessions are held in Nelson and Pade, Inc.’s demonstration greenhouse. Attendees get to practice hands on, what is taught. Activities include plant seeding, transplanting and harvesting, fish feeding, greenhouse construction techniques, water quality testing and much more!

Details

  • Location Nelson and Pade, Inc., Montello, WI
  • Date September 14-15, 2012
  • Materials Included Course Materials, Certificate of Participation
  • Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and refreshments
  • Cost $595
  • Registration
    Register by phone (call 608-297-8708)
    or return the registration form to us by
    Fax - 866-815-9734
    Email -
    Mail - Nelson and Pade, Inc., PO Box 761, Montello, WI 53949

Pre-registration required.

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