Session Description

Introducing the latest addition to Perennia’s extension portfolio, TunnelTalk! This series aims to provide a recurring virtual space for producers of all shapes and sizes to come together and discuss all things protected agriculture. The main topic for discussion will vary month to month, with outside expertise on relevant topics, grower roundtables, shared experiences with techniques and technology, and group troubleshooting. This series of meetings is intended to be driven by grower feedback, and questions were organized and moderated by Perennia’s protected crop specialist, Talia Plaskett. Stay tuned for quarterly updates on upcoming dates and tunnel topics.

Event Details

Every month from January to December 2024! 

TunnelTalk – Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation

January 10, 2024
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM 

Guest speaker: Anna Teston, USDA
The main topic of discussion in January will be anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD). Join our in-house protected crop specialist and Anna Teston from the USDA for an opportunity to hear about Anna’s research in this space and her experience conducting ASD on farm. This session will start off with a presentation, followed by participant questions. As always, there will be space for a general round table to voice concerns/pain points/success stories amongst the group after the main presentation. 

TunnelTalk – Nutrient Management Planning in Protected Spaces

February 7, 2024
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM 

Guest speaker: Caitlin McCavour, Perennia’s Soil Specialist
The main topic of discussion in February will be nutrient management planning in soil-based systems. Join our in-house protected crop specialist and soil specialist for a discussion on some of the unique challenges tunnel and greenhouse spaces present when it comes to nutrient management planning. This session will start off with a presentation from Caitlin McCavour, followed by grower questions. As always, there will be space for a general round table to voice concerns/pain points/success stories amongst the group. 

Review of Work Evaluating Product Efficacy Against Botrytis

March 13, 2024
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Guest speaker: Anissa Poleatewich 

April 3, 2024 

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Guest speaker: TBD 

Registration

Registration is required. The deadline for registration is 4 PM the day before the session. 

Questions?

Talia Plaskett 
Phone: 902.305.3419 
Email: tplaskett@perennia.ca