Sanitation Spotlight: A Guide to Optimizing Your Sanitation Program

by | May 21, 2020

(Presentation)

Chemical surface disinfectants are a key element of the biosecurity programs in licensed producer facilities. While biocidal efficacy and spectrum of activity are arguably the main factors in chemical disinfectant selection, other factors are being increasingly taken into consideration. These factors include occupational safety profile, compatibility with surface materials, simplicity and ease of proper use, environmental profile and ease of disposal.

At the end of the seminar, participants will be able to: identify the desired traits of disinfectants, develop a greater understanding of disinfectant product labels, ensure that the method of application will meet the facilities needs and delve into practices for using disinfectants to minimize occupational health and safety concerns. This session will be of interest to anyone involved in the selection of products and implementation of cleaning and disinfection programs.

Getting Grow Rooms Right: Understanding HVAC Requirements for Growing Cannabis

Getting Grow Rooms Right: Understanding HVAC Requirements for Growing Cannabis

by | Jul 31, 2019

Presentation

Recent HVAC innovations can change the way cultivators approach environment control in their grow facilities. Equipment breakthroughs mean greater control over their crop, leading to increased quality and fewer plants lost to mold or disease.
But growers can’t get the best quality equipment for their grow rooms if they don’t have access to the crucial information necessary to ask the right questions and make the right decisions. Out-of-date thinking has impeded the industry so far from taking full advantage of the choices available to them.
In this session, Geoff Brown reviews the science and math behind smart HVAC decisions and equips you with the knowledge needed to achieve maximum return on your investment.

Brought to You By: Agronomic IQ

Strong and Free: Your Two Cents Matter

by | Jul 30, 2019

Keynote Presentation

How will the results of Election 43 affect you as a cannabis patient, consumer or industry professional?
The upcoming Federal election will bring about a new wave of policy change in Canada. The campaign period leading up to voting day in October is the opportune time to have our voices heard and help shape better policies coming down the pipeline. Andrea will provide an overview of current and upcoming policy challenges, different political party positions on cannabis and a summary of the related policy changes that have been hinted at in their campaigns. Learn what tools are at your disposal to make a difference and advocate for more inclusive policies that directly affect you. Brief Q&A to follow.

Custom-Made Vs. Re-Fit: Are Tomato Greenhouses an Industry Savior?

by | Jul 24, 2019

Panel Discussion

Inexperience is an industry obstacle. So, some bottom-line-minded growers are exploring a generations-old option: vegetable greenhouses. Houwelin Nurseries is converting a 2.2 million sq. foot former tomato greenhouse to cannabis in partnership with Agraflora Organics International Inc. Meanwhile, Leamington, Ont., a city synonymous with tomatoes and ketchup, will see Auxly Cannabis run a 1.4 million sq. foot operation in an area that’s home to half Canada’s greenhouses. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers… and pot. Why not? Isn’t natural light better? But the debate is far from over. There are areas, from light intensity to odor containment, where greenhouses aren’t ideal for cannabis growth. This session will lay out the pluses and minuses of greenhouses vs purpose-built facilities to help you decide which is right for you.

Moderated by: Srinivas Reddy