Are you a grower in North America and ready to learn more about achieving optimal crop growth and health? And ready to grow in a more efficient and sustainable way? With like-minded growers from the same region? You feel three yes-ses? Owh yes! Then we have an interesting course for you, planned on November 20 and 21, 2024 in Vancouver region, BC, Canada.

This two-day Plant Empowerment course is designed for you, to educate and empower growers by teaching them how to implement the Plant Empowerment philosophy effectively in their practices. Following the success of our previous courses in the last years in Leamington and BC, which attracted more than 200 growers, this year you can be empowered as well. We offer both new and returning participants the most valuable insights and practical knowledge. Are you ready to make your plants happy again?

What is Plant Empowerment?
Plant Empowerment is an integrated approach to sustainably growing crops in greenhouses by supporting the plant’s balances. The starting point is to stimulate and support the natural growing power of the plants by creating optimal growth conditions, both above soil and in the rootzone. Under all conditions, the plant aims to optimize its three balances to become strong and healthy. By supporting these balances, the plants make more efficient use of water, fertilizers and energy. In nature, plants are resilient against pests and diseases.

The Plant Empowerment philosophy is a unique, data-driven way of thinking that facilitates higher yields and better crop quality while promoting the efficient use of valuable resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. Plant Empowerment uses these natural characteristics to optimize plant growth. That’s why Plant Empowerment contributes to sustainable horticulture.

But how do you implement all this integrated knowledge in practice? How do you make sure the plants are constantly happy? That’s what you’ll learn in the 2-day Plant Empowerment course on November 20 and 21, 2024 in Vancouver region, BC, Canada.

Who is this course for?
This course is organized for junior and experienced growers, but also for consultants or other horticulture professionals. This course is organized for junior and experienced growers, as well as consultants or other horticultural professionals. Have you taken a Plant
Empowerment course before? Even then it's definitely worth participating because we're also sharing a lot of new knowledge.

In this course you’ll:

• Discover how Plant Empowerment can help you optimize your greenhouse operations.
• Learn how to support your plants' natural balance for better yields and quality.
• Gain insights into efficient resource management to save on water, energy, and nutrients.
• Connect with experts and fellow growers to share experiences and strategies.
• Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your growing practices and contribute to a sustainable future in horticulture.

The trainers
We are pleased to introduce our esteemed trainers who will be leading this 2-day course. Each trainer brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in their respective fields. All of them are working for our partners and members who are making our mission thriving. They are eager to share their insights and provide personalized guidance throughout the two course days.

• Mark van der Werf
  Nutrition & plant health specialist Consultant Plant Empowerment
• Evripidis Papadopoulos
  Researcher & data analyst LetsGrow.com
• René Beerkens
  Data driven growing specialist Hoogendoorn Growth Management
• Remy Maat
  Substrate specialist Saint-Gobain Cultilene
• Ton Habraken
  Screening and greenhouse climate specialist Svensson
• Ruud Schulte
  Watermanagement expert Van der Ende Group
• Paul van Gils
  Lighting specialist – Lumiforte

Ticket sales

• Early bird ticket: C$890 (€599) until 15 September
• Normal ticket sale: C$1040 (€699)
  Prices include study materials, lunch, and beverages during the course.
  Dinner, accommodation, and transport are not included.

Register here.

More information or questions about the course?
Please contact the Project Manager of Plant Empowerment:

• Jeannette den Boer
• [email protected]