Webinar on Energy-Efficiency in Greenhouse Crop Production

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Apr
6
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  Minnesota
United States

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on-line/internet

Do you have questions about energy conservation and alternative fuels for heating greenhouses? Find answers in this series of free webinars developed for agricultural educators.

All presentation materials and references will be made available to registered participants for developing their own programs.

Presenter: Erik Runkle – Associate Professor, Michigan State University

Topics covered: Use of supplemental lighting on plugs and transplants to accelerate cropping and improve plant quality, controlling photoperiod for flowering of finished plants, and energy-efficient temperature strategies during the finish stage.

Registration:
This webinar series is targeted to any Agricultural Educator – Extension agent, High School Vo-Ag or college. The webinar is free.

Click below or see the attached flier to register and obtain more information:
http://www.uwex.edu/ics/wlwreg/wlw_dept_list.cfm?class=B&cat=IOL

This Professional Development Series was funded by a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin – Madison, UW Extension, and Floriculture Michigan State University.