2024 EVENTS SCHEDULE

January 10-11, 2024 LI Agricultural Forum

There will be sessions on General Agricultural Issues which will include updates on policy, labor, DEC regulations, and more, plus sessions on Cut Flowers, Nursery, Viticulture, Tree/Small Fruit, Transitioning Farms, Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture, and Aquaculture. Details on registration and DEC credits available can be found by clicking here.

January 10-12, 2024 MANTS 2024

Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD. 21201

MANTS can help your company connect with a wide variety of horticultural industry suppliers and/or customers depending upon the needs of your business. For more information, please visit the website MANTS 2024.

January 15-19, 2024 Green & Growin’ Show

Sheraton Greensboro, 3121 Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27403

For more information, please visit the website Green & Growin.

January 17, 2023 LI Greenhouse & Floriculture Conference

There will be sessions on General Agricultural Issues which will include updates on policy, labor, DEC regulations, and more, plus sessions on Cut Flowers, Nursery, Viticulture, Tree/Small Fruit, Transitioning Farms, Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture, and Aquaculture. Details on registration and DEC credits available can be found by clicking here.

January 17-19, 2024 Tropical Plant International Expo

Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL

The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) is THE trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage, floral and tropicals.. For more information, please visit the website https://www.tpie.org/.

January 23-25, 2024 Northern Green Expo

Saint Paul Rivercentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul, MN 55102

You won’t find a better value for your educational dollar than Northern Green. World-class presenters who speak “green industry” fluently. PLAN TO EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF! For more information, please visit the website https://northerngreen.org/ng24/.

January 24-26, 2024 Gulf States Horticultural Expo

Mobile Outlaw Convention Center, One South Water Street, Mobile AL 36602

The Gulf States Horticultural Expo (GSHE) has become the premier winter trade show of the South. For more information, please visit the website http://www.gshe.org/.

January 30-February 1, 2024 ProGreen Expo

Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

ProGreen EXPO is the premier green industry conference and trade show in the Rocky Mountain Region. More than 6,500 green industry professionals gather in Denver for four days. This year it will be ONLINE! For more information, please visit the website www.progreenexpo.com.

January 31-February 2, 2024 iLandscape

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173

The Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) and Wisconsin Green Industry Federation (WGIF) are proud to unveil iLandscape. This year’s show will be hosted virtually. For more information, please visit the website iLandscape Show.

January 24, 2024 8:30am – 12:30pm CNLP Review Session 1: Plant Biology, Soil Basics, & Nutrient Management

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: – 1) How Plants Function – Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College 2) Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration – Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University 3) Nutrient Management of Woody Ornamentals – Mina Vescera, CCE-Suffolk. For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2024 CNLP Review Sessions.

January 31, 2024 8:30am – 12:30pm CNLP Review Session 2: Landscape Assessment, Installation, & Establishment

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: 1) How Plants Function – Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College 2) Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration – Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University 3) Nutrient Management of Woody Ornamentals – Mina Vescera, CCE-Suffolk. For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2024 CNLP Review Sessions.

February 7, 2024 8:30am – 12:30pm CNLP Review Session 3: Introduction to Problems of Ornamental Woody Plants

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: 1) Pesticide Use in the Landscape – Marie Boulier, CCE-Suffolk 2) Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant Disorders– Margery Daughtrey, PhD., Cornell University 3) Insect, Mite, & Other Plant Pests – Dan Gilrein, CCE-Suffolk. For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2024 CNLP Review Sessions.

February 14, 2024 8:30am – 12:30pm CNLP Review Session 4: Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: 1) Woody Plant Identification – Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum, & Richard Weir, Horticulture Solutions 2) Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants – Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University. For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2024 CNLP Review Sessions.

February 20, 2024 8:30am – 12:30pm CNLP Review Session 5: Lawn Establishment & Maintenance

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: 1) Lawn Establishment & Maintenance – Bonnie Klein, Clark Botanic Garden For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2024 CNLP Review Sessions.

February 29, 2024 11:00am – 2:00pm LINLA Chicks in Hort Brunch

Irish Coffee Pub, 131 Carleton Ave, East Islip, NY 11730

Join LI Nursery and Landscape Association for their Annual Brunch. This year’s guest speaker is Katie Tamony, Chief Marketing Officer at Monrovia, presenting Cultivating A Fresh Perspective for the Future. For more information, click here.

March 4, 2024 LIFGA Winter Dinner

Trio Restaurant at Holbrook Country Club , 700 Holbrook-Patchogue Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741

Registration begins at 5pm. Greenhouse tours are from 5:30 – 6:00pm. Our speaker will be Carol Glenister from IPM Laboratories to discuss the topic: New Developments in Biological Control. For more information please contact Diane at 631-727-3595 (work phone) or 631-886-2213 (LIFGA phone) or by email info@lifga.com.

March 4-6, 2024 BIO Controls USA Conference 2024

Visalia Marriott and Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia, CA 93291

Biocontrols gives growers and PCAs the opportunity to explore new products, discuss their concerns and learn more about the rapidly changing developments related to biocontrol technology. For more information, please visit the website BIO Controls 2024.

March 5, 2024 Long Island Horticulture Conference

Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973

At the forefront of Long Island horticulture for over 30 years…
We invite you to join us for the 34th Annual Long Island Horticulture Conference! Landscapers, nursery growers, arborists, landscape architects and designers, turf managers, and others in the horticulture industry throughout Long Island and beyond are invited to attend.

April 4-May 9, 2024 GLASE Short Course

Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) is hosting a 6-module online short course April 4 through May 9 on Advances in Greenhouse Coverings, Curtains, and Supplemental Lighting.

Click here to learn more. https://glase.org/2024-short-courses/

April 7-9, 2024 NGMA Spring Meeting

301 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

The National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA) is a professional trade organization for the manufacturers and suppliers of greenhouses and greenhouse components. For more information, please visit the website https://www.ngma.com/.

April 10, 2024 WPS Mock Inspection Workshops

Harbes Farm, 715 Sound Avenue Mattituck, NY 11952

This workshop will review Worker Protection Standard (WPS) topics such as PPE, record keeping, central posting, worker and handler trainings, respirator requirements and more. Existing rules and updates will be addressed. Attendees will rotate between stations in a ‘mock inspection’ format. Bring your questions! 2.0 Pesticide Recertification Credits will be offered. For more information click here.

August 14-16, 2024 Nursery / Landscape Expo 2024

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205

The Nursery/Landscape EXPO: The Premier Horticulture Show. Attending EXPO is an invaluable opportunity for individuals seeking to gain the knowledge necessary to thrive in their respective green industry segment. By participating in EXPO, you not only stay up to date with the latest trends, explore new products, and learn to effectively manage issues, but you also have the chance to connect with the best minds and experts the industry has to offer. For more information, please visit the website Nursery/Landscape Expo.

August 21-23, 2024 FNLGA Annual Convention

Orange County Convention Center, 19800 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

FNGLA’s Annual Convention is a time each year for FNGLA members and industry friends to celebrate the past year of success while welcoming FNGLA’s new leadership taking office.. For more information, please visit the website FNLGA.