Ornamental Horticulture:The Path Forward
Dr. Jeanine WestApril 7, 2016
Farm & Food Care
CHALLENGES
RESEARCH
Production Water Characterization
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Hybrid Treatment Systems
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Nutrient Requirements
Fertilizer Placement Study
Nursery Water Quality
Nursery Irrigation Efficiency
Nursery Water Balance
HELP!
Regulations Research
Funding Agency Roles
REGULATORY - OGES
Protecting Water Quantity
Watershed
BMPs Audits
Irrigation Efficiency
Regulations
Infrastructure
Economics
Use Allocation
INDIVIDUAL FARMS
Protecting Water Quality
TreatmentBMPs
Water Testing
Chemical Programs
Regulations & Targets
Economics
Infrastructure
Continued Research
Self-Assessment Guides
Associations
Funding
• Farmer cost-share
• Organizations/Collaborations
• Get the work into the hands of the farmers!
STILL MORE TO DO !
We’re on the right track, but…
Thanks to:
Floriculture Greenhouse & Nursery Farmers
OMAFRA, MOECC
Canadian Greenhouse Conference
Flowers Canada (ON)
Landscape Ontario
SRG