Hydroponic Greenhouse Tomato and Lettuce Intensive Short Courses
When: January 3 to 10, 2016
Where: Tucson, Arizona
University of Arizona will be offering a Tomato Intensive from January 3 to 8, 2016 and a Lettuce Intensive from January 8 to 10, 2016. Growers will also have the option to attend the Combined Intensive (both tomato and lettuce) from January 3 to 10.
For more: ceac.arizona.edu/events
26th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Short Course
When: March 1 to 2, 2016
Where: Raymond, Mississippi
A short course for veteran and prospective tomato growers, the 2016 event will feature special topics on components of the greenhouse system, greenhouse design and engineering, alternative heating options, marketing, budget for greenhouse growers, updates on the latest research, plant nutrition, alternative crops, water sanitation and the pest management workshop. Exhibitors from across the U.S. and Canada will be available to show you their products and discuss how to use them. All aspects of production will be thoroughly covered.
For more: greenhousetomatosc.com
Emerging Leaders Program
When: March 6 to 10, 2016
Where: Glendale, Arizona
PMA Foundation Emerging Leaders Program, conducted in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management, prepares high potential leaders from all segments of the global produce and floral supply chain, to embrace increasing levels of responsibility and handle both challenges and opportunities inherent in future leadership roles within the industry.
For more: pma.com/events/emerging-leaders-program

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