Getting into Horticulture: Managing Pests and Problems in Horticulture Crops

Take steps to diagnose common horticultural crop insects, diseases, and physiological problems, know where to find answers, and follow best practices.

Join Horticulturist Rob Spencer for an online session to learn about identifying signs and symptoms, diagnosing your crop problem, and best practices to stay ahead of potential problems.

For growers starting a new venture in horticultural crops, existing market gardeners, and keen backyard gardeners, this talk will cover pests commonly seen in vegetable crops and strawberries. This talk will outline the importance of monitoring pests and plant problems, outline a range of management strategies, and provide a list of excellent resources for Alberta growers.

This sixth session in a series of extension events taking interested growers from planning through to production and marketing of commercial horticulture crops.

Date: Tuesday, April 25

Time: 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Location: online via Zoom

Cost: FREE

Register: online, or call Sharon Faye at 780-770-9271 for assistance

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Presented in partnership with:

Leduc County
Lac Ste. Anne County
County of Barrhead
Parkland County
Sturgeon County
Yellowhead County
Woodlands County
Municipal District of Greenview No. 16