2025 AGENDA
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pre-Conference Tour (Add On)
ASA CCA credits available as noted in tour stop descriptions
Join us for the Pre-Conference Tour — a day packed with fun and learning before the main event kicks off! Connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
We’ll visit local farms and research centers, diving into their daily operations and discovering their sustainable initiatives with biological products. It’s a fantastic way to explore, engage, and get energized for the conference ahead!
Tour Co-Leaders:
Dr. Dave Goorahoo
Professor of Vegetable Crops Production, Plant Science Department
Soil Scientist, Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT)
California State University, Fresno
Robert Mebane Willmott
Orchard and Field Crop Manager
California State University, Fresno
Spots are limited
* Open to All. Registration is required to purchase the Pre-Conference Tour.
Tour Stop #1: KARE Center – Innovations in Agricultural Research
Since its official dedication in 1965, the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension has achieved international acclaim for leadership in the development of new fruit, nut, and grape varieties, innovative cultural and irrigation practices, pest and disease management techniques, and postharvest biology. In addition, KARE plays a leadership role in maintaining the quality of California’s rural environment, with programs in air and water quality, and mosquito management. A highlight of this stop will be a demonstration and discussion from KARE’s lab on their sterile insect release program for controlling navel orangeworm, a critical pest in nut crops, showcasing a cutting-edge approach to integrated pest management.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 1.5
Tour Stop #2: Wylie Farms – Regenerative Pistachio and Citrus Ranch
At Wylie Farms, a 1,000-acre pistachio and citrus operation, attendees will see regenerative agriculture strategies in action. Ranch Manager Justin Wylie will guide participants through practices such as biological product application, carbon acid systems, automated irrigation, and in-house fertilizer brewing. In addition to pistachios, the farm produces citrus varieties including Page and Murcott mandarins and Lane Late navels. This stop highlights sustainable techniques like year-round ground cover, reducing chemical inputs, and improving water efficiency to enhance soil health and build climate resilience.
CCA Soil & Water Management CEUs: 0.5
Tour Stop #3: DORVAL Vineyards – Sustainable Viticulture in California
Specializing in Bordeaux style wines, DORVAL Vineyards covers over 200 acres of rugged terrain in the San Joaquin Valley and Madera, CA foothills. The gusty Mono Winds provide natural airflow, reducing the need for mildew and pest control, while the vineyard’s strategic layout maximizes beneficial sunlight exposure. Through regenerative farming and drought-conscious irrigation practices, DORVAL integrates sustainable approaches that respond to California’s unique climate challenges. Attendees will learn from the vintner and owner about managing diverse soil profiles and implementing practices that contribute to vine health and resilience.
CCA Soil & Water Management CEUs: 0.5
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration
Avoid the long lines and pick up your name badge at registration!
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Meetup
Location: Hotel Atrium Bar
Join us for this casual meetup at the hotel atrium bar before the event kicks off. It’s a great way to connect with attendees before the event starts with beer, light snacks, and great conversations.
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
Upon your arrival, please head over to the registration desk to pick up your badge and event materials and prepare for an unforgettable few days!
ASA CCA credits available as noted in session descriptions
ODA credits available as noted in session descriptions
WSDA credits available as noted in session descriptions
California DPR credits requested
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Welcome and 10-Year Celebration, General Session, Keynote
Welcome and 10-Year Celebration: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going
Join Carol Miller as she kicks off the BioSolutions Conference & Expo! Prepare for an engaging preview of the next few days ahead with groundbreaking innovation and insightful discussions. Plus, join us in celebrating a decade of groundbreaking achievements—this is a milestone you won’t want to miss!
Title Sponsor
General Session
Biologicals Pulse Check: How Farmers Perceive and Use Bios in Specialty Ag
Curious about how your fellow farmers are using biologicals? This session dives into the latest survey results from top U.S. specialty growers, giving you a snapshot of how farmers are perceiving and adopting biologicals right now. Conducted by Stratovation Group with Meister Media, the study reveals what’s driving decisions, the barriers farmers are facing, and the real-world impacts of these products. Join this session to see how your experience stacks up and what’s next for biological adoption.
- Discover current farmer perceptions and trends in using biologicals
- Learn what’s influencing adoption and what’s holding others back
- Get insights on tackling the challenges and seizing opportunities
CCA Professional Development CEUs: 0.5
Keynote Presentation
Blue Diamond Growers: Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture
Blue Diamond Growers’ $45 million USDA grant is an important step toward advancing climate-smart agriculture. This partnership provides participating growers with practical benefits, including improved soil health, water resilience, and support for pollinator populations. Blue Diamond is using climate-smart strategies to build relationships with its ingredient customers around environmental actions in participating farm operations.
Join this session to:
- Explore how Blue Diamond has leveraged climate-smart agriculture to secure business with food manufacturing customers.
- Learn how climate-smart practices enhance soil health and water resilience on participating farms.
- Understand the positive impact on pollinator health and how it contributes to sustainable agriculture.
CCA Soil & Water Management CEUs: 0.5
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Expo Hall Hours
Spending time visiting companies in the expo hall offers a unique opportunity to explore and evaluate the latest products, software, and technology advancements supporting biologicals. Attendees can interact directly with vendors, learn about their products and services, and stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving biologicals industry.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Solutions Stage Talks
Join us for the Solutions Stage Talks — These series of 10-minute talks in the Exhibit Hall is a great way to learn and get quick call to action solutions to implement right away!
11:00-11:10 AM | The State of Biofungicides: How Howler EVO Fits into Your IPM Strategy
11:10-11:20 AM | Why Biologicals Should be Used in a Conventional Pest Rotation and How BioCeres is a Great Tool for Controlling Specific Pests
This 10-minute talk will briefly highlight the resistance certain chemistries are seeing with certain pests (i.e. Chili Thrips) and discuss how using a biological in a traditional conventional chemical rotation could help with resistance management.
11:20-11:30 AM | InTerra Bio Microbial Fertilizers in Symbiosis with TECNAFERT Supramolecular Technology: The Key to Sustainable Plant Nutrition
11:30-11:40 AM | The IR-4 Project: A USDA-Funded Research Organization that Helps Specialty Crop Growers
Learn how the IR-4 Project, a USDA-funded research organization, supports specialty crop growers by facilitating access to novel and effective pest management solutions. This session will explore IR-4’s research programs, activities, and its significant contributions to the agricultural community through extensive collaboration with growers, academic experts, and industry leaders.
11:40-11:50 AM | Activate Natural Immunity Defenses for Disease Protection
11:50 AM-12:00 PM | BioCircular Pathway via Novel Soil Input for Sustainable Food Production
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Enjoy this time to refuel, network with attendees, and discover products and solutions in the Expo Hall.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Earn 1 ODA CEU for attending both the 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM presentations
Earn 1 WSDA CEU for attending both the 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM presentations
Fruit and Nuts Track
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Surveying the Landscape: Grower Feedback on Biopesticides and Biological Control
Explore the latest survey results on the use of biological and microbial products in pest management, highlighting knowledge gaps, usage trends, and opportunities for collaboration among scientists, educators, and growers across the West Coast.
CCA Professional Development CEUs: 0.5
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Sustainable Vineyard Practices: New Tech for Reducing Pathogen Pressure and Enhancing Wine Quality
Growers will discover how innovative technologies, canopy management, and organic weed control can significantly reduce pathogen and pest pressure, leading to healthier vineyards with less reliance on chemical sprays.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 0.5
Vegetable Track
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Advancing Biocontrol: Practical Considerations for Vegetable and Strawberry Arthropod Pests
Join Dr. Tom Bilbo for a session combining research insights with practical advice on how to optimize biocontrol applications in the field, with a particular emphasis on practical tips for growers.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 0.5
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Harnessing Trichoderma: Advanced Biofungicides for Soilborne Disease Control
Soilborne pathogens are a growing challenge for many specialty crops, particularly celery and strawberries in California, where fungal species in the rhizosphere can severely reduce yields. This session explores the benefits of Trichoderma-based products in managing root diseases, with two case studies on integrating biofungicides to combat Fusarium wilt in these crops.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 0.5
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Networking Break
Location: Expo Hall
Enjoy this time to refuel, network with attendees, and discover products and solutions in the Expo Hall.
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
Earn 1 ODA CEU for attending both the 2:15 PM and 3:15 PM presentations
Earn 1 WSDA CEU for attending both the 2:15 PM and 3:15 PM presentations
Fruit and Nuts Track
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Low-Tunnel Strawberry Production: Biopesticides as the Next Step in Sustainable Disease Management
With changing regulations and increased consumer interest for fruit produced without multi-site fungicides, other alternatives must be explored. Biopesticides, with their multi-site mode of action, could fill the role of conventional pesticides as a resistance management tool. Biopesticides are effective when timed appropriately using forecasting models and alternated with single-site fungicides.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 0.5
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Combating Copper Resistance and Bacterial Disease: Alternatives that Work
Understand the current challenges of copper resistance in bacterial blight (Pseudomonas syringae) and explore IPM strategies to reduce copper use, increase modes of action, and improve disease control.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 0.5
Vegetable Track
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Maximizing the Impact of Beauveria Bassiana: Selecting the Right Strain for Pest Control
Not all strains of Beauveria bassiana are equally effective. This session will explore how selecting the appropriate strain can strengthen your pest management approach, reduce resistance, and optimize your biological IPM program. Practical insights will help you integrate this beneficial fungus into your operation.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 0.5
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Peptides in Action: Rethinking Biostimulants for Effective Disease Management
Discover how peptides can enhance your IPM program, offering a unique mode of action that, when applied correctly, can rival or surpass chemical fungicides in managing bacterial and fungal diseases. A case study will demonstrate the efficacy of a new peptide product, showing its equal performance to top-tier chemical fungicides and how both can complement each other in real-world grower practices. The session will also highlight the biological response of crops, revealing a newly discovered defense induction system triggered by the peptide.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 0.5
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Networking Break
Location: Expo Hall
Enjoy this time to refuel, network with attendees, and discover products and solutions in the Expo Hall.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Roundtable Discussion Groups
Roundtable Discussion Groups are a great way to learn from your peers in a casual setting. These conversations will cover a range of engaging and thought-provoking topics for intimate groups to explore and grow together.
1. Boosting Your Workforce: How Biocontrols Drive Employee Motivation and Retention
Led by an experienced grower, the group will explore real-world examples of how biocontrol methods create a safer, purpose-driven work environment that motivates your team and gives you a competitive hiring advantage. In this focused discussion, share how adopting biological practices can make your farm more appealing to potential hires and boost employee retention.
Facilitator: Matt Foertmeyer, Growing Operations Manager, Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouse
2. Orchard Floor Management Paradigm Shift: Embracing Natural and Planted Cover Crops
Join Troy Swift for a deep dive into a regenerative approach to orchard floor management, focusing on integrating natural, volunteer, and planted cover crops. This roundtable will explore practical strategies for improving soil health and biodiversity while optimizing orchard productivity.
Facilitator: Troy Swift, Owner, Swift River Pecans and President, Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA)
3. Germicidal Light in Apple Orchards: Reducing Disease and Boosting Marketable Yields
Fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) infections at bloom and apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) infections at fruit set can lead to epidemic level infections resulting in unmarketable fruit and revenue loss for growers. Germicidal (UV-C) light is effective at managing bacterial and fungal populations in lab and field settings. Let’s discuss its potential as an integrated management tool.
Facilitator: McKenzie Schessl, Lab Manager, Plant Pathology, Ph.D. Candidate, Plant Pathology, Cornell AgriTech
4. Identifying and Addressing Next Hurdles and Ongoing Obstacles in Biocontrols
Longtime biocontrol practitioner Alex Traven leads a session for growers to discuss emerging challenges and still unsolved issues in the biocontrol world. Growers continually face new invasive pest challenges, quarantine rules, and changing food safety and customer standards, and more, and this session offers an opportunity to discuss with others facing similar challenges and the researchers who may be seeking new solutions, and to present the unique challenges they face.
Facilitator: Alex Traven, Owner/ General Manager, Peace Tree Farm
5. Overcoming Barriers to Using Biologicals in Vegetable Farming
Facilitator: Dr. Tom Bilbo, Assistant Professor Vegetable & Strawberry Entomology, Clemson University
4:15 PM – 5:10 PM
General Session
Earn 1 ODA CEU for attending both the 4:15 PM and 4:45 PM presentations
Earn 1 WSDA CEU for attending the 4:15 PM, 4:45 PM, and 5:10 PM presentations
Application Update: Advanced Tools for the Release of Macro BCAs
Discover best practices for applying biological products on a larger scale, including strategies for implementing biocontrol, understanding advanced release systems, and selecting the right application methods tailored to your specific crop needs. Delve into the latest distribution systems of macro biologicals such as blowers, sachets, “pods”, blister packs, as well as air and ground-based drones.
CCA Crop Management CEUs: 0.5
Maximizing Crop Immunity: Best Practices for Activating Systemic Acquired Resistance
This session will guide growers through the key strategies for maximizing Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) in crops, focusing on the timing of applications, selecting the right products, and optimizing tank mix partners. Attendees will learn how to trigger the immune response for enhanced crop protection and understand best IPM practices with SAR products to improve resilience against pests and diseases.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 0.5
5:10 PM – 5:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Emerging Tools and Tech Track
Unlocking the Power of Plasma-Activated Water for Stronger, Healthier Crops
Explore how plasma-activated water (PAW) enhances seed germination, seedling vigor, and crop resistance to arthropod pests. This session will present recent research on PAW’s effects on crop health, its potential to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers, and its ability to improve the performance of pesticides and biopesticides. Attendees will gain an understanding of this emerging technology and its practical applications in agriculture.
Advancing Biofertilizers with Xanthobacter Autotrophicus to Reduce Synthetic Inputs
Discover the unique mode of action of Xanthobacter autotrophicus, a microorganism revolutionizing biofertilizer technology. Learn how it enhances nitrogen fixation, reduces dependency on synthetic fertilizers, and supports plant health through cutting-edge nutrient conversion processes. This presentation bridges microbiological research with real-world agricultural applications, offering growers valuable insights on how to boost crop productivity and sustainability.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Networking Reception and 10-Year Celebration
Location: Expo Hall
Cap off a day filled with insightful conference sessions and engaging exhibits at our must-attend Networking Reception in the Expo Hall and continuing our 10-year celebration. Join us for networking, relaxation, and fun!
Sponsored by
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Registration
If you haven’t already, make sure to pick up your badge and event materials.
ODA credits available as noted in session descriptions
WSDA credits available as noted in session descriptions
ASA CCA credits available as noted in session descriptions
California DPR credits requested
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
Greenhouse Track
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Grower Perspectives: Real-World Insights for Implementing Biological Controls in Your IPM Program
Gain actionable advice from growers who have successfully integrated biologicals into their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems. Learn how to organize your team, avoid mistakes, and align bio control releases with your crops’ growth stages for optimal pest management.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 1
ODA CEUs: 1
WSDA CEUs: 1
Moderator
Panelists
Regenerative Strategies Track
Earn 1 ODA CEUs or attending both the 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM presentations
Earn 1 WSDA CEUs or attending both the 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM presentations
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Regenerative Farming at Any Scale: Maximizing Impact on Any Budget
Discover how regenerative farming practices can be implemented across a variety of farm sizes and budgets. This session will guide attendees through practical, cost-effective scenarios, demonstrating how regenerative systems can reduce inputs while improving soil health and farm productivity.
CCA Sustainability CEUs: 0.5
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Soil, Water, Plant, and Solar’s Hidden Secrets: Functional Carbons and Three Decades of Dynamic, Applied Research Outcomes for Soil Health, Disease Suppression, and Fertilizer and Water-Use Efficiencies
Discover the hidden intelligence of soil, water, plants, and solar energy through three decades of dynamic, applied research rooted in collaboration with growers. This session explores how functional carbons and science-based humic acids enhance soil health, nutrient and water-use efficiencies, and natural disease suppression. Gain actionable insights backed by research, including increased N, P, K efficiencies, improved water-use, and biofungicides’ role in fortifying plant resilience—all designed to drive better yields and sustainability.
CCA Sustainability CEUs: 0.5
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Networking Break
Enjoy this time to refuel and network with attendees before the next sessions begins.
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions
Greenhouse Track
10:15 am – 10:45 am
Plasma-Activated Water: Enhancing Seedling Vigor and Pest Resistance in Greenhouse Systems
Explore the potential of plasma-activated water (PAW) to boost seed germination, seedling strength, and pest resistance in greenhouse environments. This session will provide insights from cutting-edge research on how PAW can reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and enhance biopesticide performance, offering greenhouse growers new tools for improving crop health and sustainability.
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 0.5
10:45 am – 11:15 am
Maximizing Market Appeal: Using Consumer IPM Knowledge to Differentiate Your Farm Products
Attendees will learn how to leverage consumer knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to enhance marketing strategies, improve pest management decisions, and apply research findings in promoting IPM and biological controls within their horticultural practices.
CCA Professional Development CEUs: 0.5
Regenerative Strategies Track
10:15 am – 10:45 am
Climate-Smart Solutions for Higher Yields: The Role of Biostimulants in Regenerative Farming
As climate change escalates, growers increasingly seek solutions that protect the environment while ensuring profitability. This session explores the transformative potential of biostimulants in regenerative farming. Discover how these innovative tools can enhance soil health, boost crop resilience to stress, and increase yields—all contributing to improved financial outcomes. Gain practical insights into integrating biostimulants into your farm’s climate adaptation strategies and learn how they can advance both sustainability and economic success.
CCA Sustainability CEUs: 0.5
10:45 am – 11:15 am
Financing Your Farm’s Future: Grants, Investments, and Sustainable Practices
Discover how to secure funding for sustainable farming practices with insights from Don Cameron, owner of Terranova Ranch. He’ll break down which grants have helped finance his conservation efforts, how he navigated the application process, and when personal investments were necessary. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on financing sustainability and learn how to replicate these strategies on their own farms.
CCA Professional Development CEUs: 0.5
11:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Expo Hall Hours
Last day of the conference to visit the Expo Hall! Check out the companies that are here to support your biological operations.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Solve My Problem: Tackling Sustainable Farming Challenges Together
Got a challenge in sustainable farming? This interactive session invites attendees to share their biggest obstacles—whether it’s application timing, wildlife intrusion, carbon sequestration, or something else—and work together to find practical solutions. Join fellow growers and experts for a collaborative discussion designed to help you overcome real-world hurdles and improve your operation.
Carol Miller, BioSolutions Conference Chair, American Vegetable Grower Editor, Meister Media Worldwide
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Roundtable Discussion Groups
Roundtable Discussion Groups are a great way to learn from your peers in a casual setting. These conversations will cover a range of engaging and thought-provoking topics for intimate groups to explore and grow together.
1. Boosting Your Workforce: How Biocontrols Drive Employee Motivation and Retention
Led by an experienced grower, the group will explore real-world examples of how biocontrol methods create a safer, purpose-driven work environment that motivates your team and gives you a competitive hiring advantage. In this focused discussion, share how adopting biological practices can make your farm more appealing to potential hires and boost employee retention.
Facilitator: Matt Foertmeyer, Growing Operations Manager, Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouse
2. Orchard Floor Management Paradigm Shift: Embracing Natural and Planted Cover Crops
Join Troy Swift for a deep dive into a regenerative approach to orchard floor management, focusing on integrating natural, volunteer, and planted cover crops. This roundtable will explore practical strategies for improving soil health and biodiversity while optimizing orchard productivity.
Facilitator: Troy Swift, Owner, Swift River Pecans and President, Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA)
3. Germicidal Light in Apple Orchards: Reducing Disease and Boosting Marketable Yields
Fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) infections at bloom and apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) infections at fruit set can lead to epidemic level infections resulting in unmarketable fruit and revenue loss for growers. Germicidal (UV-C) light is effective at managing bacterial and fungal populations in lab and field settings. Let’s discuss its potential as an integrated management tool.
Facilitator: McKenzie Schessl, Lab Manager, Plant Pathology, Ph.D. Candidate, Plant Pathology, Cornell AgriTech
4. Identifying and Addressing Next Hurdles and Ongoing Obstacles in Biocontrols
Longtime biocontrol practitioner Alex Traven leads a session for growers to discuss emerging challenges and still unsolved issues in the biocontrol world. Growers continually face new invasive pest challenges, quarantine rules, and changing food safety and customer standards, and more, and this session offers an opportunity to discuss with others facing similar challenges and the researchers who may be seeking new solutions, and to present the unique challenges they face.
Facilitator: Alex Traven, Owner/ General Manager, Peace Tree Farm
5. How Biologicals Fit into a Conventional System
Facilitator: Robert Mebane Willmott, Orchard and Field Crop Manager, California State University, Fresno
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Enjoy this time to refuel, network with attendees, and discover products and solutions in the Exhibit Hall.
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
Keynote Presentation
Decoding Regenerative Certifications: Navigating the Path to Sustainable Farming
With numerous certifications available, how do you decide which ones truly benefit your operation? In this session, Taylor Farms shares their process for evaluating certifications based on customer demand, ag tech, biological products in use, and evolving policies. This session will show how certification impacts your triple bottom line and marketing strategy.
- Learn how these decisions tie into ESG reporting, marketing, and staying competitive
- Decide how to align certification choices with customer needs and market trends
- Discuss the role of ag tech and biologicals in fulfilling certification requirements
CCA Professional Development CEUs: 1
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Post-Conference Workshop (Add On)
Join us for the Post-Conference Workshops — a few extra hours packed with fun and hands-on learning after the conference ends in team setting! Connect with fellow attendees and dive deeper into specific topics discussed at the conference, facilitating a better understanding of biologicals.
Take advantage of this time to grow beyond the conference.
Workshop - From Setup to Results: How to Run Trustworthy Trials for Better Crop Management
In this workshop, growers will learn how to design and conduct trials that produce trustworthy, actionable results for both field and greenhouse operations. Experts will share proven strategies for setting up experiments, controlling variables, and collecting meaningful data, ensuring that your trials lead to reliable insights. Whether you’re testing new biologicals, fertilizers, or pest management techniques, this session will help you avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your trials.
In addition to trial design and disease management, expert instructors will offer insights into evaluating disease control methods and interpreting trial outcomes effectively.
Jason Peace, Farm Manager, Home Nursery
Vishal Shinde, Ph.D., CEO and Research Director, Growers Research and Innovation Network (GRIN)
CCA Integrated Pest Management CEUs: 2
WSDA CEUs: 2
Limited Availability – Save your spot before it sells out!
NOTE: You MUST be registered for the event in order to participate in the post-conference workshop.
Workshop - Regenerative Farming Made Practical: How to Ready Your Operation for Long-Term Resilience
This workshop will guide growers through the essential steps to prepare their farm for a regenerative future, whether in field or greenhouse production. Experts will explore the core principles of regenerative agriculture, from building healthy soils and improving biodiversity to reducing inputs and enhancing farm resilience.
Participants will learn actionable strategies to implement regenerative practices, ensuring their operations are ready to meet sustainability demands and thrive in a changing agricultural landscape.
Chuck Schembre, Regenerative Farming and Soil Health Consultant, Understanding AG and The Soil Health Academy
Troy Swift, Owner, Swift River Pecans and President, Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA)
Dr. Lauren Jones, Senior Research Associate, Noble Research Institute
CCA Soil & Water Management CEUs: 1
CCA Sustainability CEUs: 1
WSDA CEUs: 1
Limited Availability – Save your spot before it sells out!
NOTE: You MUST be registered for the event in order to participate in the post-conference workshop.
