If you are local to southwestern Ontario and itching to get out and mingle with the greenhouse sector and their allies, you won’t want to miss the Leamington Greenhouse Grower Expo (LGGE)! After a successful inaugural event in 2024, this years event is equipped with a big lineup of exhibitors and speakers. And as an added bonus, they’ve added a Biocontrol Workshop the day before but space is limited for the workshop so you’d need to secure a spot ASAP. Registration is open for both days. See details below.

(Psst…there’s also an after party this year…)

LGGE Event Dates and Locations

Workshop

When: 9:30 am -3:30 pm, February 11, 2025

Where: Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers

LGGE (Leamington Greenhouse grower expo)

When: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, February 12, 2025

Where: Roma Club

Event details (including the list of exhibitors and speaker lineup) and registration for the LGGE events including the workshop can be found here. Below are some tidbits at a glance for what to expect for the workshop.

📅 Workshop Details:

• Date: February 11th, 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM start
• Location: OGVG Centre, 32 Seneca Rd, Leamington, ON
• Cost: See packages below
• Snacks and lunch provided

Agenda Highlights:

• Designing a Winning Biocontrol Plan with Meshal Mustafa, GrowLiv
• Intro to Banker Systems with Melissa McLean, Erie Edge IPM Consulting
• Quality Control Techniques with Suzanne Wainwright, BugLady Consulting
• Digital Scouting Tools with IPM Scoutek
• End-of-Season Reviews & Next Crop Planning

Choose Your Registration Package:

1. Package 1 – $50:
   • Access to all presentations and workshops
   • Snacks and lunch included
2. Package 2 – $100:
   • Everything in Package 1
   • Plus a Biocontrol Starter Kit valued at $200, including:
     • Microscope
     • Aspirator
     • Biocontrol guides
     • Essential tools for your greenhouse biocontrol strategy
       (Recommended: One kit per farm)