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2007 Conference Program work in progress
As of 10/07

Please note that this information is subject to revision and time changes! We are updating information and confirming speakers, however the overall framework is pretty much set, especially the prospective growers session.


Conference Program Overview

New this year, we will have two separate sessions on Friday, one for experienced commercial growers and one for prospective commercial growers. Saturday morning has a combined commercial grower's program with topics of interest to both prospective and existing growers.
Lunch on Friday and Saturday is included in your registration fee. This year's conference does NOT inculde a tour or banquet.


Thursday, November 8, 2007

7:30 PM-8:00 PM Pre-Registration/ Packet Pickup

Friday, November 9, 2007

Registration, 7:30 AM - 8 AM

Combined Opening Session

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Conference Opening and Introduction of Speakers (Combined Session)
       - Welcome to the Conference, Bob Chesney and Paul Brentlinger
      - Mini-Interview of Conference Speakers and Suppliers
      - Mini-Interview of CropKing Personnel
  • 10:00 Break

Prospective Commercial Grower Session

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Getting Started In The Hydroponic Industry, an Introduction - Paul Brentlinger, CropKing Inc.
  • Steps in Determining Equipment Selection: - Jeff Balduff, Technical Support, CropKing Inc.c.
  • 12:00 Buffet Lunch with the Speakers and Exhibitors
  • 1:15 - 6:00 PM with Break
  • Constructing Your Greenhouse, Basic Requirements and Steps - Jeff Balduff, CropKing Inc.
  • The Basics of Hydroponic Growing by Jim Brown, Horticulturalist CropKing Inc.
  • How To Find Financing for Your Greenhouse Project - Paul Brentlinger, CropKing Inc.
  • 6:00 Dinner on your own

Commercial Grower Session

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM  
  • 10:45 - 12 PM. Experienced Grower Morning Lecture Session, See the Speaker List for Details.
  • 12:00 Lunch with the Speakers and Exhibitors
  • 1:15 - 6 PM with Break Experienced Grower Afternoon Lecture Session, See the Speaker List for Details.
  • 6:00 Dinner on your own


Saturday, November 10, 2007

 

Combined Grower and Prospective Grower Session

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: These times are likely to change!

  • 8:00 AM. - 10:00 AM Saturday Morning Lecture Session for Commercial Growers and Prospective Commercial Growers, See the Speaker List for Details.
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM BREAK
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Question and Answer Roundtable Discussions
    Two separate hour-plus roundtable discussions on Saturday morning will provide plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. Prospective growers will have a session with Paul Brentlinger where they can ask questions they've thought of during the past day's presentations.
    A panel including Jeff Balduff and Jim Brown of CropKing, and other conference speakers will address questions from the growers. The sessions provide an opportunity for conference attendees to field any remaining questions about hydroponic or organic greenhouse plant production
  • 12:00 PM Lunch with Speakers and Exhibitors
  • 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM Saturday Afternoon Lecture Session for all Attendees, See the Speaker List for Details.
  • 3:00 PM Break
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Produce Marketing Session for all Attendees, See the Speaker List for Details.
    Saturday afternoon will include presentations and testimonials from growers and marketing people who will share tips on what they've done and what marketing approaches have worked.. A panel of growers will answer questions posed by the conference attendees.
    Everyone from the person just contemplating getting into production to the seasoned producer-marketer is interested in new and different ideas on marketing. The market changes. Attendee feedback from previous conferences indicates that this has been one of the most exciting and beneficial parts of the conference.
    If you have questions or concerns about marketing, you'll really enjoy this session. If you have been successful with marketing, and have something to share, we'd love to hear from you too.

Other Information
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Conference Speakers
Hotel Accommodations
Conference Objective



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