Effective Irrigation in Nursery Production 2026
October 2, 2026 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Hortech, Inc. 14109 Cleveland St. Nunica, MI 49448
Contact: Heidi Lindberg, Greenhouse and Nursery Educator, Michigan State University Extension at wollaege@msu.edu or 440-533-9200.
Participants will learn how to ensure uniformity, cleanliness, and environmental stewardship in their irrigation practices during nursery production. It will be an on-site field day hosted at Hortech in Nunica, Michigan. Lunch will be provided for registered participants.
9:30: Meet Outdoors next to Green Wall on patio with light refreshments
9:45-10:00: Overview of Hortech, Chris Howe, Assistant General Manager, Hortech Inc.
10:00-10:45: Ensuring Uniformity of Sprinkler Nursery Irrigation (Outdoor Demonstration) - Dr. Youngsuk Dong and Riley Johnson
10:45-11:15: Green Roof Tour - Chris Howe, Assistant General Manager, Hortech Inc.
11:15-11:45: Pond Maintenance for Irrigation - Dr. Debabrata Sahoo, Clemson University (Zoom)
11:45-12:15: Lunch provided by MSU Extension
12:15-12:45: Options for cleaning irrigation water - Dr. Tom Fernandez, Michigan State University
12:45-1:15: Bioreactors and their application to nurseries - Dr. Tom Fernandez, Michigan State University
Note: In order to go up on the Live Roof at Hortech, Inc., you will need to sign a liability waiver on site.
Get Directions
Print
Email