We have partnered with the University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center in Live Oak, FL to offer a hands-on workshop about the industry, the systems and the components used in Control Environment Agriculture (CEA) & hydroponics.
This two-day workshop is designed to help those that provide support to greenhouse, CEA and protected agriculture operations better understand the science and practices behind these production systems.
We invite food safety professionals including extension agents, consultants, growers, auditors, researchers and students to attend.Workshop details
Date/Times:
March 6-7, 2024 Day 1: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Day 2: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
North Florida Research and Education Center- Suwannee Valley 8202 CR 417 Live Oak, FL 32060Cost:
$325 Early Bird Registration by 2/15/24 $350 Registration after 2/15/2024Day 1 - 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Structures: Greenhouses, High Tunnels, Open Shade & Indoor Containers
- Transplant production
- Soilless Media Systems
- Solution Systems (no media)
- Lunch & Dinner provided
- Irrigation & Nutrient Management
- Crops: Traditional & Specialty
- Lunch provided
For a list of hotels in Live Oak, FL and Lake City, FL please see Lodging Information.
Nearest airports to Live Oak, FL are Jacksonville, FL, Gainesville, FL and Valdosta, GA (about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 min drive).Topic Details
- Structures for Protected Culture: Fan and pad greenhouses, passively ventilated greenhouses, indoor containers, high tunnels, shade structures, outside production, and row covers for season extension
- Transplant Production: Tray selection, seeding media, fertilizer programs, irrigation, and germinating and growing tips, importance of cultivar selection, and sourcing seed
- Soilless Media Systems: Selecting a media, lay-flat and upright bags, nursery pots, vertical media systems, Bato buckets, Earth boxes, in-ground modified trough systems, and open above-ground troughs
- Solution Systems (no media): Floating systems, Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), and vertical solution systems
- Irrigation and Nutrient Management: Irrigation system designs, emitter selection, using dosing equipment, mixing fertilizers, nutrient deficiencies, and nutrient solution monitoring, and petiole sap testing
- Traditional Crops: Tomato, cucumber, and pepper
- Specialty Crops: Lettuces, crucifer crops, micro-greens, cut flowers, edible flowers, herbs, ethnic vegetables, and specialty greens
Most of the hands-on experiences will be outside. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. Plan for all weather conditions.
Course Organization Team
Bob Hochmuth
UF/IFAS NFREC- Suwannee Valley Regional Specialized Extension Agent Vegetables
Wanda Laughlin
UF/IFAS NFREC- Suwannee Valley Protected Ag Program Manager
Dan Fenneman
UF/IFAS Extension Madison County Extension Agent, Agriculture
Tatiana Sanchez
UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent
Hannah Wooten
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Commercial Horticulture
Kristen Gibson, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Director, Center for Food Safety
Elena Rogers
NC State University, Area Specialized Extension Agent, Food Safety - Fresh Produce
Kim Glasscock
UF/IFAS NFREC – Suwannee Valley Program Assistant
