Upcoming Green Industry Conferences

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NEBRASKA TURFGRASS CONFERENCE • JAN. 5 | LIVE CONFERENCE CANCELLED
Pesticide applicator recertification for the Ornamental & Turf category (04) will be offered virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 5. For more information and registration go to https://nebraskaturfgrass.com/recertification.

Nebraska Turfgrass Association is planning other ways for those in the turfgrass industry to get together in 2021 through a combination of locally-hosted events, videos and live-streamed content. They will share details in the coming months.


GREAT PLAINS GROWERS CONFERENCE • FEB. 12–13
The 2021 Great Plains Growers Conference is going virtual! Stay home and avoid winter driving conditions, while sharpening your production and marketing skills. All you need is a computer and internet access.

Friday Keynote — Liz Graznak, farmer & owner of Happy Hollow Farm in Jamestown, Missouri
Saturday Keynote — Vaughn Hammond, Agriculture & Orchard Manager at Valla’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard in Gretna, Nebraska

Program tracks will focus on tree and small fruits, conventional and organic vegetable production, marketing in the new normalcy, controlled environment production, SARE Farmer Forum. Talk with exhibitors at our Virtual Trade Show. Each will be available at a specific time to talk with growers, answer questions and showcase current product offerings; including the latest seeds, supplies, equipment and grower information. Registration and more information at https://www.greatplainsgrowersconference.org.


NEBRASKA SPECIALTY CROP CONFERENCE • FEB. 22–26
Helping Nebraska producers gain knowledge, grow their businesses and expand markets. More information at https://nscc.unl.edu.