Expo
2026 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo
in coordination with
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo
December 8-9, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI
Visit the Great Lakes Expo Website to register, reserve a hotel room, and
for more information. Early registration ends on Nov. 15th.
Tentative Schedule At-A-Glance
Tuesday, Dec. 8 |
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8:30-9:20 |
10:30-11:20 |
1:30-2:20 |
2:40-3:30 |
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Don’t Let those Pesky Pathogens Get the Best of You Mary Hausbeck, MSU Sponsored by Envu |
Integrating Soft Chemistry/Biopesticides and BCAs into Greenhouse Crop Production George Grant, Griffin |
The Biology Behind Bioinsecticides: Understanding How and Why They Work Carlos Bogran, BioWorks |
Common Production Problems and Challenges in 2026, and How to Avoid Them in 2027 George Grant, Griffin |
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It's All About the Experience: Garden Center Success Stories Matt Abele, Abele Greenhouses; Craig Koetsier, Koiesters Greenhouses; and Heidi Grasman, Garden Crossings LLC Moderated by Jessica DeGraaf, Proven Winners |
What’s New at MSU? A Research Update Debalina Saha, Marianna Szucs, Mary Hausbeck, Roberto Lopez, Erik Runkle, and Abby Makowski, MSU |
Crafting a Merchandising Plan in 7 Steps Jessica DeGraaf, Proven Winners |
Hot or Not? Point of Sale System Panel Heidi Grasman, Garden Crossings LLC; Kay Landrum, Wedels Garden Center; Mike Outing, Riverstreet Flowerland; Rob Ruhlig, Ruhlig Farms and Gardens; and Heidi Lindberg, MSU Extension |
Wednesday, Dec. 9 |
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8:30-9:20 |
10:30-11:20 |
1:30-2:20 |
2:40-3:30 |
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Making Biofungicides Work: Biology, Timing and Compatibility Carlos Bogran, BioWorks |
Crop Management in Peat-Reduced Substrates Brian Jackson, North Carolina State Univ. |
Diagnosing Nutrient Disorders Patrick Veazie, North Carolina State Univ.
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What’s New and Next in Growing Media for Greenhouse Production? Brian Jackson, North Carolina State Univ. |
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Why Consider Delivering Silicon to Floriculture Crops? Royal Heins, HRT Services |
Clean & Rooted: Pre-Plant Submersion Strategies for Pest Prevention and Propagation Success Jeremy Jubenville, MSUE and Royal Heins, HRT Services |
1:30-3:00 |
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Stand-Out Cultivars from the 2026 Michigan Garden Plant Tour Brian Weesies, Mast Young Plants; Kathy Hull, DGI Propagators; Andrew Jager, Walters Gardens; Abby Makowski, MSU; Emily Wildt, Raker-Roberta's Young Plants; and Courtney Buckley, Proven Winners Carleton |
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Specialty Cut Flower Track |
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8:30-9:20 |
10:30-11:20 |
1:30-2:20 |
2:40-3:30 |
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From Selecting Seed to Transplant: Using Off-the-Shelf LEDs for Cut Flower Plug Production Roberto Lopez, MSU |
Beyond the Border: Shrubs as Cut Flowers Natalie Carmolli, Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs |
Could You Sell That? Markets and Production Tips for Edible Flowers Makenzie Lee, University of Delaware |
Small Space, Big Blooms: Making an Urban Flower Farm Work Janie Case Beuthin, Twig End Farm |
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