September/October 2024 - 18

GREAT LAKES EXPO NEWS
Connecting innovation and
education at the Great Lakes EXPO
Explore cutting-edge practices, specialty
crop research and more
BY MADI SCHAFER
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
T
he Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market
EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO
provide ample opportunities to connect with key
decision-makers on the show floor. This three-day event
features over 70 educational sessions and workshops,
covering topics such as specialty crops, lavender, drone
spraying and more.
Many sessions are led by specialty crop researchers
from Michigan State University and other institutions,
with the added benefit of pesticide credits available
for applicators attending various sessions. The show will
be held at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan from
Dec. 10-12. Visit glexpo.com today to reserve your spot!
Drone spraying in specialty crops
symposium
There will be a new all-day event on Thursday, Dec.
12 - Drone Spraying in Specialty Crops Symposium -
that will focus on using drones to apply crop protection
materials in fruits and vegetables.
Experts from the West Coast, Europe and various
local industry leaders will gather to discuss the latest
best practices and future needs in cultivating vegetables,
trees and vines. This comprehensive session will feature
panel discussions and ample opportunities for Q&A,
ensuring a thorough exploration of the topics.
Geared toward custom applicators and private growers
who are considering the use of drones in specialty crop
Jon Dinsmore. Photo courtesy of Jon Dinsmore.
Seyval grapes at Domaine Berrien.
Photo courtesy of Mike Reinke of
MSU Extension.
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September/October 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of September/October 2024

Editor's Letter
Accelerated deadline
Weeding out danger
East Coast diversification
Regenerating soil
Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO
Organic Grower
Veg Connections
Farm Market & Agritourism
Ag Labor Review
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
September/October 2024 - 1
September/October 2024 - 2
September/October 2024 - 3
September/October 2024 - Editor's Letter
September/October 2024 - 5
September/October 2024 - Accelerated deadline
September/October 2024 - 7
September/October 2024 - Weeding out danger
September/October 2024 - 9
September/October 2024 - 10
September/October 2024 - 11
September/October 2024 - East Coast diversification
September/October 2024 - 13
September/October 2024 - 14
September/October 2024 - 15
September/October 2024 - Regenerating soil
September/October 2024 - 17
September/October 2024 - Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO
September/October 2024 - 19
September/October 2024 - 20
September/October 2024 - 21
September/October 2024 - 22
September/October 2024 - Organic Grower
September/October 2024 - 24
September/October 2024 - 25
September/October 2024 - 26
September/October 2024 - 27
September/October 2024 - Veg Connections
September/October 2024 - 29
September/October 2024 - Farm Market & Agritourism
September/October 2024 - 31
September/October 2024 - Ag Labor Review
September/October 2024 - 33
September/October 2024 - Classifieds
September/October 2024 - Advertiser Index
September/October 2024 - 36
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