NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

This workshop provided an educational opportunity for greenhouse producers to interact with experts in the field of mechanization and automation as well as expose growers to new products and innovations which can be readily incorporated into existing greenhouse production systems. This program was for small and large producers alike. Internationally-recognized experts from across the country discussed how to integrate new systems into existing production practices and how to adapt current practices to improve the labor environment and increase productivity.

Cooperators:

• Mississippi State University
  • Dr. Vance Watson, Vice-President, Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine
  • Coastal Research and Extension Center
    • Dr. Patricia Knight
    • Dr. Ben Posadas
    • Dr. John Braswell
• Southern Nursery Association
  • Mr. Danny Summers, Executive Director
  • Mr. Dan Batson, 2004 President and Owner, GreenForest Nursery
  • Mrs. Gail Sullivan
• U.S. Department of Labor-ETA
  • Mrs. Sharon Rice
• USDA ARS
  • Dr. Glenn Fain

• Overview of Mechanization in the Green Industry, Marc Teffeau, American Nursery and Landscape Association
• Overview of MSU’s Efforts, Dr. Christine Coker, MSU
• Systems Analysis Summary, Scott Langlois, MSU
• Socio-economic Impact Study, Randy Coker, MSU

• Marc Teffeau, American Nursery and Landscape Association, Washington, D.C.
• Chris Rowe , Bouldin and Lawson, McMinnville, TN
• Scott Langlois, MSU
• Ben Posadas, MSU

• By participating in the Gulf States Horticulture Expo Trade Show, we were able to reach hundreds of industry members.

• Collaboration with Ohio State University and Ball Publishing
  • Dr. Peter Ling--OSU
  • Diane Blazek--Ball