Horticultural Growers S hort Course · Chair: Linda Delli Santi, BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association ... Biodegradable plastic mulches can perform similarly to polyethylene mulch

Tradex, Abbotsford, BCJanuary 24-26, 2019

Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Associationtogether with the Pacific Agriculture Show

Short CourseHorticultural Growers’

Terralink RoomGreenhouse VegetableChair: Linda Delli Santi, BC Greenhouse Growers’ AssociationSponsored by BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association

9:10 - 9:35Native and Invasive Stink Bugs inGreenhouse Vegetables Paul Abram, AAFC, Agassiz, BCPaul will discuss the biology of native stink bugs that can be pests of greenhouse vegetables, and the potential for the newly-invasive brown marmorated stink bug to become a pest problem in local greenhouses.

9:35 - 10:05Building Your Bios: Strategies for a Tailored IPM Program Maria Keating, IPM Consultant, Surrey, BCTips and Tricks to make your Pest Monitoring Program work for you! Sometimes it takes another set of eyes to think about new pest management approaches—no sales attached!

10:05 - 10:15 Refreshment Break

10:15 - 11:00Knowing Your Business Inside and Out André de Raadt, Priva, The NetherlandsAs companies become larger and more complex, it is important that information is shared between all "layers" and managers to enable internal processes to be optimized and make the whole organization more efficient. FS Performance is a Horticultural management information system that is designed to help managers of greenhouse operations. André will provide practical examples to show the value of FS Performance for the greenhouse manager. 11:00 - 12:10Future of Agriculture Christian Kromme, Keynote Speaker and Author, The NetherlandsSponsored by Prins Greenhouses and Scotiabank

Pesticide Re-certification credits: 1.0

Evergro RoomRaspberries/StrawberriesChair: Lisa Craig, BCSGA/RIDC, Abbotsford, BCSponsored by Raspberry Industry Development Council

9:15 - 10:15Strawberry and Raspberry Breeding UpdateMichael Dossett, RIDC, BCSGA and BCBC, Abbotsford, BCPat Moore, WSU, Puyallup, WAWendy Hoashi-Erhardt, WSU, Puyallup, WAHear about new varieties from berry breeding programs in the PNW.

10:15 - 10:45Lygus and Thrips Monitoring and Management Arlan Benn, E.S. Cropconsult, Vancouver, BCJulie Pond, Peerbolt Crop Management, Portland, ORBC and Oregon perspectives on how to manage these key pests.


11:00 - 11:35Strawberry Producer-Retailer RelationsKevin Schooley, Ontario Berry Growers Association, ONLessons from Ontario on working with retailers.

11:35 - 11:50Innovative Strawberry Production SystemsDavid Mutz, Berry Haven Farm, Abbotsford, BCInsights from the NASGA tour in the Netherlands.


BASF Gallery VegetablesChair: Noel Roddick, retired agrologist, Delta, BCSponsored by LMHIA

9:00 - 9:30Invasive Insect Pests Tracy Hueppelsheuser, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BCEmerging pests to be on the lookout for in the Fraser Valley.

9:30 - 10:00Biodegradable Mulches in Vegetable SystemsHuan Zhang, WSU, Mount Vernon, WABiodegradable plastic mulches can perform similarly to polyethylene mulch in cropping systems. Learn about different biodegradable plastic mulch materials, and hear about crop production results in WA.


10:15 - 10:45On-Farm Biobeds – A Natural Means of Protecting Water Resources Claudia Sheedy, AAFC, Lethbridge, ABLearn about soil biobeds – their design and performance in neutralizing sprayer tank waste. This unique approach to preventing contamination of water was initiated on the prairies, but is also being developed in ON, QC, and will be arriving in Summerland soon.

10:45 - 11:15Problem Weeds Tim Miller, WSU, Mt. Vernon, WAWith no new tools on the horizon, what to do about problem weeds? Know which ones to be on the lookout for.

11:15 - 12:00Apomixis – What’s That You Say?? Tim Sharbel, University of SK, Saskatoon, SKLearn more about a disruptive breeding technology that could transform agriculture by giving farmers the ability to save and propagate hybrid seed without losing vigour and uniformity. It would also allow the development of hybrid seed technology in crops (eg. cleistogamous), where it is impossible today.


Thursday Morning | January 24, 2019

Cover photo credit: Jayme Dunn | Magic Box Photo | www.magicboxphoto.ca

REFRESHMENT SPONSORSBC Blueberry Council | Berryhill Foods Inc. | BMO Bank of Montreal | Evergro

OPENING RECEPTION4 pm | ThursdayEveryone Welcome!

Christian Kromme was an innovative tech-entrepreneur for 15 years until he discovered the DNA behind disruptive innovation and how to use this to predict the next big wave of technological disruption. Christian is one of the most in-demand futurist technology keynote speakers, speaking in front of tens of thousands of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policy-makers about the

radical impact of disruptive technologies on humans and organisations.He will discuss how technology, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and the "Internet of Things" will drive innovation and enable farmers to increase the sustainability of production. Learn why the future of agriculture is all about innovation and sustainability, and transforming disruptive threats into disruptive opportunities.

Terralink RoomFloricultureChair: David Woodske, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BCSponsored by United Flower Growers

1:00 - 2:00Nutritional Deficiencies in Bedding Plants and Ornamentals - Why pH and EC are Two Major Factors?Mohyuddin Mirza, Greenhouse Crops Specialist, ABNutritional deficiencies occur quickly, especially if pH is not managed properly. The talk will focus on telltale symptoms and how to correct these before they become real problems. Dr. Mirza will share how the "Fear Factor" of math calculations results into errors in nutrients mismanagement.

2:00 - 3:00Basics of Annual and Perennial Flower Induction: Flower on Time Every TimeRoberto Lopez, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MIHaving your annuals and perennials in flower for specific market dates can help increase sales and impulse purchases. However, growers must have an understanding of flower induction requirements. Roberto will cover the fundamentals of using light and temperature for flower induction.

3:00 - 4:00New Blooms with Deb!Debbie Foisy, Deb’s Greenhouse, Sturgeon County, ABDeb hosted the First Annual New Blooms Flower Show in 2018, which showcased hundreds of new varieties from plant breeders worldwide. Learn how the attendees rated the new varieties and tips on marketing floriculture crops. Also learn why you should attend New Blooms next summer!

Evergro RoomRaspberries/StrawberriesChair: Carolyn Teasdale, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BCSponsored by Country Life in BC

1:15 - 1:45Nematicide Applications through Drip Irrigation Eric Gerbrandt, Sky Blue Horticulture, Chilliwack, BCCan drip application be the new way to fumigate?

1:45 - 2:15Determining Whether Plants Should be Cane Burned Tim Miller, WSU, Mt. Vernon, WAIs cane burning necessary in our older fields?

2:15 - 2:45Rose Stem Girdler – A New Pest on the Horizon Tom Peerbolt, Peerbolt Crop Management & the Northwest Berry Foundation, Portland, ORLearn about this damaging pest found in WA and OR caneberries.

2:45 - 3:10Farming without Gramoxone Tim Miller, WSU, Mt. Vernon, WAWhat to use while we wait for a new Gramoxone product?

3:10 - 3:30Raspberry Market OutlookWhat are the market prospects for raspberries in 2019?


BASF GalleryVegetablesChair: Mike Boot, Engage Agro, Chilliwack, BCSponsored by LMHIA

1:30 - 1:55Alternaria Management in Cabbage Renee Prasad, UFV, Chilliwack, BCProject work in the FV is looking at control options.

1:55 - 2:40Vegetable Varieties for 2019Brian Campbell, West Coast Seeds, Delta, BCLeah Erickson, Stoke Seeds, Delta, BCJacob Slosberg, Osborne/Gowan Seeds, Mt. Vernon, WA

2:40 - 3:00Harvest Management in Table Beets Samantha Marsh, ES Cropsconsult Ltd., Surrey, BCLocal work is underway to develop a harvest aid tool to reduce bruising in table beet production.

3:00 - 3:30Garlic Insect Pests Tamara Richardson, Cornucopia Cropconsulting, Cawston, BCLearn more about the biology and management of common insect pests of garlic.

3:30 - 4:00BCAGRI Vegetable Production Guide– 2019 Updates Susan Smith, BCAGRI, Abbotsford


Thursday Afternoon | January 24, 2019

BMO RoomAgroforestryChair: Lisa Zabek, BCAGRI, Kamloops, BCSponsored by LMHIA

Managing for diversity—crops, biodiversity, and pollinators. Approaches to supporting and supplementing current on-farm management.

1:15 - 1:30Introduction - Lisa Zabek, BCAGRI, Kamloops, BC

1:30 - 2:30 Agroforestry: A Perfect Pollinator PartnershipGary Bentrup, USDA National Agroforestry Center,Lincoln, NEMace Vaughan, Xerces Society, Portland, ORLearn how agroforestry practices like hedgerows and windbreaks can support pollinators and crop productionin BC.

2:30 - 3:00 Increasing Biodiversity on Farmland through Field Margin EnhancementDrew Bondar, Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, Delta, BCFarmland biodiversity can be significantly increased through planting grass margins and hedgerows. These practices can also increase farm revenues through improved pollination services and biological pest control.

3:00 - 3:30 Balancing Economic and Environmental SustainabilityLee Hesketh, Silverhills Ranch/BCCA Farmland Riparian Interface Stewardship Program, Lumby, BCA rural practitioner’s perspective on practical management for biodiversity.

3:30 - 4:00 Developing Markets on a Diverse Small Lot FarmBrenda Dureault, Curly Frog Farm, Kelowna, BC A look at shifting from producer to marketer with multiple crops such as tree nuts, decorative woody florals, berries, and more.

MEETING ROOM SPONSORSBASF | BMO Bank of Montreal | Evergro | Terralink Horticulture Inc.

Terralink RoomFarm Business Management:“Strategies to Succeed in an Age of Uncertainty”Chair: Heather Freeman, Armstrong, BCSponsored by Canada Agricultural Partnership

9:00 - 9:45 Finance is Fun!Rita Kim, Partners for Growth Advisory Services Inc.,Vancouver BCRita will teach you the risk assessment strategies that financial institutions use to analyze an organization’s potential for success. In doing so, she can help you understand your financial position to make powerful, knowledge-based decisions, assess and mitigate risk, and secure the financing and key partnerships you need to grow and flourish in today’s highly competitive business climate.Rita Kim is financial industry specialist with a 20+ year background in entrepreneurship and has a keen eye for the details that can make or break a business. Rita often manages to convince her clients that “Finance is Fun!”

9:45 - 10:45 Business Techniques to Manage Political UncertaintyFabio Santeramo, University of Foggia, ItalyFabio will deliver a presentation on business tools to mitigate risks in a politically unstable global market. This knowledge will equip producers to develop market opportunities in a time of uncertainty.Fabio has taught at universities in Italy, in the Netherlands, and in the USA. His work is focused on techniques to mitigate risks relating to trade uncertainty


11:00 - 12:00 Keynote, Handling Emergent Risk:The Challenge of Black Swans Dr David Hillson, The Risk Doctor Partnership, Hampshire, UK

The future is uncertain! This makes some people very nervous and worried, while others see it as a challenge to be overcome. Either way, we cannot simply sit back and wait for the future to arrive. David Hillson explains how to identify the conditions that lead to emergent risk (popularly known as Black Swans) and how to develop

robust responses for whatever might arise. Resilience is the key, building flexibility and capacity into your business, to engage proactively with the future, seeking to position and prepare for success!David Hillson is recognized internationally as a leading thinker and expert practitioner in risk management. He writes and speaks widely on the topic, with ten books and many papers. David has received multiple awards for his work in developing risk management over many years, including being recognized as the inaugural “Risk Personality of the Year“ (2010-11) by the Institute of Risk Management (IRM). He received honorary fellowships from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and the UK Association for Project Management (APM), and he has been elected as a Fellow of the IRM, the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Evergro Room Agriculture Water Management Chair: Stephanie Tam, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BC Sponsored by LMHIA

Learn more about the new and proposed legislationfor agriculture.

9:00 - 9:45 Proposed Changes to the Agricultural Waste Control Regulation (AWCR)Margaret Crowley, Josie Beruldsen, Chris Jenkins, BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Victoria, BCThe Agricultural Waste Control Regulation (AWCR) is undergoing a comprehensive review. This presentation will summarize the revisions to the new AWCR, which is expected to become effective in early 2019.

9:45 - 10:30 Groundwater Licensing under the Water Sustainability Act (WSA)Greg Tyson, BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Victoria, BCGreg will discuss the Water Sustainability Act (WSA), water rights, groundwater licensing and application deadlines, and provide an update on the regulatory works that are in progress.


10:45 - 11:20Demonstration of the eLicensing SystemAndrew Petersen, BCAGRI, Kamloops, BCThe eLicensing system to support groundwater license applications has been streamlined to ease the process of submitting applications. The step-by-step application process will be demonstrated.

11:20 - 11:40 Demonstration of the BC Agriculture Water CalculatorTed van der Gulik, Partnership for Water Sustainability in BC (PWSBC), Abbotsford, BCThe BC Agriculture Water Calculator has been developed to support groundwater licensing applications, with enhanced features to better fulfill the water volume and mapping requirements.

11:40 - 12:00 Demonstration of the BC Agriculture Water Use Reporting ToolTed van der Gulik, Partnership for Water Sustainability in BC (PWSBC), Abbotsford, BCAn online tool has been developed by the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture (AGRI) to allow all BC agricultural water licence holders to submit their water usage through a streamlined online system with the intent to better monitor and manage our water resources.

BASF GalleryPotatoesChair: Leisa Yee, BC Potato & Vegetable Growers Assoc,Delta, BCSponsored by ES Cropconsult and BCPVGA

9:00 - 9:30Late Blight in BC and Across Canada Rishi Burlakoti, AAFC, Agassiz, BCWith the aim of improving disease management and economic returns, hear about national work underway to track and characterize pathogen strains found in BC.

9:30 - 10:00Know Your Weeds Steven Seefeldt, WSU, Mt. Vernon, WAKnowing the weak point of a weed and why is key to effective management. Lots to learn from weed scientist and extension specialist, Steven Seefeldt.


10:15 - 10:40Management of Lenticel Rot/Soft Rot– BMPs from Start to Finish Marjolaine Dessureault, ES Cropconsult Ltd., Pemberton, BCHear recommended BMPs from planting through to harvest and storage to enable a proactive approach to disease rot issues in potatoes.

10:40 - 11:10Local Potato Projects Round-up Kathy Ma, ES Cropconsult Ltd., Surrey, BCHeather Meberg, ES Cropconsult Ltd., Surrey, BCLocal project monitoring results on pest issues such as late blight and cutworms, and the search for new varieties suited to BC.

11:10 - 11:35Important Pest Control Regulatory Decisions Ken Sapsford, BCAGRI, Kelowna, BCHear an update on regulatory decisions that could affect access to important pest management tools.

11:35 - 12:00Sweet Potato Production– Is It a Feasible Rotation for BC? Renee Prasad, UFV, Chilliwack, BCField trials on the Sumas Prairie are providing more info on what to consider for transitioning, including inputs, equipment, pest hosts, soil preparation, slip source, using plastic mulch, and irrigation.


Friday Morning | January 25, 2019

LMHIA GENERALBUSINESS MEETING4 pm | Terralink RoomEveryone Welcome!

Friday Morning & Afternoon | January 25, 2019

Terralink RoomAll BerriesChair: Carolyn Teasdale, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BCSponsored by Belchim Crop Protection Canada

1:15 - 1:35BC Haskap Industry OverviewAxel Hvidberg, BCHGA, Salmon Arm, BCHear about the opportunities and challenges facing the haskap industry in BC.

1:35 - 1:55Good Agricultural Practices for Berry GrowersIsabel Varey, NSF, Abbotsford, BCLearn about the food safety requirements for 2019 and avoid these common audit mistakes.

1:55 - 2:15New Registrations and Phase Out of Old Pesticides Caroline Bedard, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BCUpdates on Capture, Gramoxone, and Danitol registrations.

2:15 - 2:45Future Biological Control Options for New and Established Pests Paul Abram, AAFC, Agassiz, BCPotential non-chemical management strategies forBMSB and SWD.

2:45 - 3:25Using Drones to Monitor Growth and Irrigation Needs Dave Bryla, USDA, Corvallis, ORNew tools to monitor water stress in raspberries and blueberries.

3:25 - 3:50Fruit Quality from Field to PackerPeter Toivenen, AAFC Summerland, BCLessons learned from the cherry industry on how to improve fruit quality in blueberries.


Evergro RoomDirect Farm MarketingChair: Judy Campbell, Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery, Abbotsford, BCSponsored by Canada Agricultural Partnership

1:00 - 1:55 Seven Characteristics of Top Producers Heather Watson, Executive Director, Farm Management Canada (FMC), Ottawa, ONHeather will walk you through the seven management practices driving farm success, the financial gain farmers can expect from adopting these practices, and how to make farm business management a reality on your farm. Find out who and what should be in your Farm Management Toolbox including the learning opportunities, resources, and support available to unleash your potential.Heather is a voice for farm business management and serves as the Canadian representative to the International Farm Management Association Council.

2:00 - 2:55 Agri-Tourism as a Diversification Tool for BC FarmsNicole Vaugeois, Associate Vice-President of Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity at Vancouver Island University (VIU), Nanaimo, BCThis presentation is about agri-tourism as a diversification tool for BC farms. The workshop will allow farmers to determine if agri-tourism is a good fit for their farms by exploring the benefits, costs, changes, and investments that can be involved.Nicole Vaugeois spent most of her youth on a mixed family farm near Wildwood Alberta.

3:00 - 4:00Increasing Family-Farm Viability through Value-Added Processing & Agri-TourismMelissa Dobernigg, The BX Press Cidery & Orchard, Vernon, BCMelissa will be sharing the story of her family’s journey from being long-time tree-fruit growers to adding a cidery and agri-tourism venue to their 3rd generation farm. The presentation will include reasons why they decided to venture into value-added agriculture, a discussion around challenges and successes they have experienced, and takeaways that can be applied to many other agricultural operations, both small and large. In 2013, Melissa and her husband, Dave, recognizing the need to increase viability for the long-term survival of the family farm, opened a cidery, which today has grown into a successful and profitable agri-tourism destination.

BASF GalleryHazelnutsChair: Walter Esau, BC Hazelnut Growers Association

1:00 - 1:45The 5 Rs of Nutrient ManagementRick deJong, Agro-K Corporation, West Kelowna, BCOrchard Management from a nutrient perspective.

1:45 - 2:00New Hazelnut Cultivars Resistant to EasternFilbert BlightThom O’Dell, Nature Tech Nursery, Langley, BCRecent cultivar releases from the Oregon State University breeding program.

2:00 - 3:00Hazelnut Orchard Establishment and Care— Getting Off to the Best Possible StartNik Wiman Oregon State University, Aurora, ORIssues related to new orchard establishment with new varieties resistant to eastern filbert blight.

3:00 - 3:15 Break

3:15 - 4:00Organically Grown Hazelnuts are in DemandBarb Yates, Ferrero Canada, Brantford, ONFerrero is looking for growers and looking at nut quality to partner with on an organic level.

4:00 - 4:30Hazelnut Renewal ProgramKarina Sakalauskas, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BCUpdate and overview of the Hazelnut Renewal Program.

Friday Afternoon | January 25, 2019

Hangar RoomCannatechChair: David Woodske, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BC

For detailed program description and to register, please visit www.agricultureshow.net and click on the Cannatech button under "Conference Info."

9:00 - 9:10Introduction

9:10 - 9:40The Transformation of Cannabis into aHorticultural Crop Greg Baute, Anandia Labs, BC

9:40 - 10:10Emerging Diseases of Cannabis Sativa andApproaches to Management Zamir Punja, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

10:10 - 10:40Moving from Indoor to Greenhouse Bio-controlin Cannabis Amanda Brown, Biobest, BC

10:40 - 11:00 Refreshment Break 11:00 - 11:45Integrated Rootzone Management and Other Horticultural Management Aspects in IndoorCannabis Production Youbin Zheng, University of Guelph, ON


11:45 - 12:15Cannabis Lighting: Practical Advice Comparing LED and Traditional Lighting Options Kendra Minkler, urban-gro Inc., CA

12:15 - 1:15 Lunch Break

1:15 - 1:50Producing High Quality Cannabis Through Proper Management of NutrientsMohyuddin Mirza, Greenhouse Crops Specialist, AB

1:50 - 2:25The Environmental Impact of Indoor Cannabis CultivationTom Ulanowski, President, Nextleaf Labs Ltd., BC

2:25 - 3:00Quality Assurance Throughout the Production ProcessKaren Parent, Zenabis, Surrey, BC

PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION CREDIT PROGRAMLMHIA members holding a Pesticide Applicators Certificate may collect credits towards re-certification as an option to re-writing an examat the end of the 5-year certificate.

Growers may participate in the short course and other pre-approved educational events to collect the required credits (20) over the five year periodof their certificate to become re-certified.

To participate in the program, a grower must:

Maintain membership in the LMHIA (i.e. register for the short course each year)

Possess a current & valid 5-year certificate in the agriculture general category

Be able to read and comprehend English pesticide labels

Registration forms for the credit program willbe available at the registration desk during the Growers' Short Course.

COLLECT PESTICIDE CREDITS!Sessions at the Short Course which are eligiblefor pesticide re-certification credits areindicated with a ladybug. The total credits for eligible sessions areindicated at the bottom of each session.

Saturday Morning | January 26, 2019

Terralink RoomBlueberriesChair: Jack Bates, BCBC Chair, Delta, BCSponsored by BC Blueberry Council, Belchim Crop Protection Canada, Berryhill Foods Inc, Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods (West) Inc.

9:00 - 9:25How to Keep Strong Bees in Blueberries Julia Common, Hives for Humanity, Vancouver, BCBest farming practices to ensure healthy bees andgood pollination.

9:25 - 9:45Agrobacterium Stem Gall on Blueberries Siva Sabaratnam, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BCLearn how to recognize the symptoms of this new disease.

9:45 - 10:10New Insect Pests of Concern Tracy Hueppelsheuser, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BCShould we be concerned about scale, BMSB, andJapanese beetle?

10:10 - 10:35New Blueberry Varieties with Potential for BCEric Gerbrandt, Sky Blue Horticulture, Chilliwack, BCPerformance of new varieties in grower field trials inthe Fraser Valley.


10:50 - 11:10BC Blueberry Breeding Program UpdateMichael Dossett, BCBC, RIDC and BCSGA, Abbotsford, BCLearn about the blueberry selections that show promise for our region.

11:10 - 12:00Yield and Quality — The Impact of Weather from January through DecemberBernadine Strik, OSU, Corvallis, ORWhat happened to our blueberry crop in 2018? Is the weather to blame?


Evergro Room HopsChair: Sam Glasgow, Chilliwack, BC

9:00 - 9:45 Hop GeneticsJi Yang, Langara College, Vancouver, BCIntroduction of hop genetics and mapping of feral hopsin the Lower Mainland.

9:45 - 10:15 Sprayer Calibration Speaker to be announcedHow to calibrate pesticide sprayers for effectiveapplication in hops.


10:30 - 11:00Status of Craft Brewing in BCSpeaker to be announcedIndustry update on craft brewing in BC.


BASF GalleryOrganicsChair: Heather Meberg, ES Cropconsult, Delta, BCSponsored by Fraser Valley Organic Producers Association

9:00 - 9:30 Organic Sweet Potato ProductionRenee Prasad, Lisa Powell, and Janelle ten Cate Brouwer; University of the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, BCProduction and curing challenges associated withsweet potatoes.

9:30 - 10:00Wireworm Management in Field VegetablesTodd Kabaluk, AAFC, Agassiz, BCResults from recent Organic Science Cluster research project on wireworm management in field vegetables.

10:00 - 10:30Rules! Rules! And more Rules!Renee Prasad, Accreditation Board Member, Certified Organic Associations of BC, Chilliwack, BCInformation about the accreditation process for the BC Certified Organic Program, and update and review on allowable inputs.


10:45 - 11:30Cover CropsShabtai Bittman and Derek Hunt, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agassiz, BCCover cropping options for South Coastal BC.

11:30 - 12:00Managing Risk on Your FarmJennifer Curtis, PMP, Abbotsford, BCLearn how to identify, prioritize, and manage uncertainties (opportunities and threats) that may affect your farm plan.

Terralink RoomBlueberriesChair: Carolyn Teasdale, BC AGRISponsored by Berryhill Foods Inc, Driediger Farms Ltd., Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods (West) Inc.

1:00 - 1:15Best Management Practices for Voles Sofi Hindmarch, Barn Owls BC, Langley, BCHow to manage voles in blueberries while protectingnon-target wildlife.

1:15 - 1:50Irrigation Methods to Reduce Heat Damage Dave Bryla, USDA, Corvallis, ORHow to use irrigation to maintain fruit quality duringhot weather.

1:50 - 2:25Technological Advances in Machine-Harvesting Blueberries for Fresh MarketLisa Wasko DeVetter, WSU, Mt. Vernon, WAUpdate on research being done across the US to improvethe quality of fruit harvested by machines.

2:25 - 2:45How to Machine-Harvest Blueberries for the Fresh Market — Panel DiscussionArvin Neger, Mukhtiar Growers, Abbotsford, BCJason Smith, Fraser Berry Farms, Abbotsford, BCTalwinder Mann, Valley Select, Abbotsford, BCBest management tips to ensure high quality machine-harvested blueberries.

2:45 - 3:10US Highbush Blueberry Council UpdateVictoria De Bruin, USHBC, Folsom, CAHear about the research and promotion activities that the USHBC does on behalf of the blueberry industry.

3:10-3:45Blueberry Market OutlookJohn Shelford, Naples, FLWhat role does BC play in the North American market? What are the trends in the international market?


BASF GalleryOrganicsChair: Harvie Snow, Snow Farms, Delta, BCSponsored by Fraser Valley Organic Producers Association

1:00 - 2:30Organic Management Strategies for Spotted Wing DrosophilaJuli Carrillo, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BCJen McFarlane and Allyson Kang, E.S. Cropconsult, Delta BC Lindsy Iglesias, Cornell AgriTech, New York, USAHeather Leach, Penn State University, Pennsylvania, USAUpdate on recent research in organic SWD management including intercropping with peppermint, mass trapping, bio-controls, exclusion netting, rapid harvest schedules, and fruit removal.

2:30 - 3:00 How to Prepare for a Food Safety AuditElsie Friesen, Food Safety and Education Specialist, BCAGRI, Abbotsford, BCWhy food safety audits are important and how to prepare for them.

3:00 - 3:30Organic Management for Apple Clearwing MothTamara Richardson, Cornucopia Crop Consulting, Cawston, BCExpert recommendations for organic management of Apple Clearwing Moth.

3:30 - 4:00Composting and Nitrogen ManagementAmy Norgaard, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BCOptimizing nutrient management in organic farming using composts, manures, and fertilizers.

4:00–4:30 Coastal Apple ProductionJim Rahe, Annie’s Orchard, Aldergrove, BCChallenges of growing apples on the coast, and management strategies for overcoming them.

Saturday Afternoon | January 26, 2019

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2017/2018 LMHIABoard of DirectorsPresident: Harvie SnowVice-President: Andrew Arkestyn-VoglerSecretary: Bruce WisbeyTreasurer: David Mutz

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