POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Let’s Grow More Together!

Post-Conference Workshops — a few extra hours packed with fun and hands-on learning after the conference ends in team setting! Connect with fellow attendees and dive deeper into specific topics discussed at the conference, facilitating a better understanding of biologicals.

This is a great opportunity to grow beyond the conference.

Grow Your Knowledge

Hands-On Experience

Learn Together

Post-Conference Workshops

WORKSHOP

From Setup to Results: How to Run Trustworthy Trials for Better Crop Management

In this workshop, growers will learn how to design and conduct trials that produce trustworthy, actionable results for both field and greenhouse operations. Experts will share proven strategies for setting up experiments, controlling variables, and collecting meaningful data, ensuring that your trials lead to reliable insights. Whether you’re testing new biologicals, fertilizers, or pest management techniques, this session will help you avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your trials.

In addition to trial design and disease management, expert instructors will offer insights into evaluating disease control methods and interpreting trial outcomes effectively.

CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 2
WSDA CEUs: 2 

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Vishal Shinde, Ph.D.

CEO and Research Director
Growers Research and Innovation Network (GRIN)
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Jason Peace

Farm Manager
Home Nursery

WORKSHOP

Regenerative Farming Made Practical: How to Ready Your Operation for Long-Term Resilience

This workshop will guide growers through the essential steps to prepare their farm for a regenerative future, whether in field or greenhouse production. Experts will explore the core principles of regenerative agriculture, from building healthy soils and improving biodiversity to reducing inputs and enhancing farm resilience.

Participants will learn actionable strategies to implement regenerative practices, ensuring their operations are ready to meet sustainability demands and thrive in a changing agricultural landscape.

CCA Soil & Water Management CEUs: 1
CCA Sustainability CEUs: 1
WSDA CEUs: 1 

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Dr. Lauren Jones

Senior Research Associate
Noble Research Institute
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Troy Swift

Owner / President
Swift River Pecans LLC / Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA)
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Chuck Schembre

Regenerative Farming and Soil Health Consultant
Understanding AG and The Soil Health Academy