Nursery and Greenhouse Growers News

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Stacey Jones

Central Region Greenhouse and Nursery News

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Weekly Virtual Visits

Our Virtual Visits will start Thursday, May 21st, at 3 pm. These will be weekly web-based meetings open to all central region greenhouse and nursery growers. We will use zoom, you can either join by video or phone.

Virtual visits will not replace in-person visits! They will help me reach more growers at once so we can learn from each other.

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Meeting ID: 927 0215 8652

Join Meeting (Phone)

1-786-635-1003

Meeting ID: 927 0215 8652

Responding to a COVID-19 Outbreak on the Farm

Learn the steps you should take if you have sick or exposed workers &/or workers that are showing symptoms of COVID-19

Hear about an upcoming opportunity for internet access for telehealth visits

Find out where you can locate the most up to date & reliable information for yourself and your workers

Understand what ‘contact tracing’ means, its purpose & your role in it

Know what you should say or ask when contacting local providers & organizations

Receive take-aways from other farms on their COVID-19 experiences

Learn how to request cloth face coverings & other personal protective equipment (PPE)

Ask to questions & share your thoughts about managing an on-farm outbreak

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Join Meeting (Phone)

1-312-626-6799

Meeting ID: 969 7843 6571

Choosing the Right pH and EC Meter

Several different types of pH/EC meters are available, and they tend to vary in size, cost, and how they are used in horticultural practice. It is important for growers to choose a meter that best meets the measurement needs of their operation. This article discusses some of the basics of pH and EC meters, how they are used, and relative costs. We also cover common types of pH/EC meters for greenhouse and nursery operations

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"Still Growing" Series: Ornamentals

The Extension Agents in Lee County, in collaboration with several area growers, put together a nice video highlighting ornamental production. I thought you might enjoy watching it.

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Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program is still available. Unlike the first round of funding, the second round has been utilized slower. Some estimates show about 50% of the funds are still available. The funding agency is especially interested in loans to small businesses and ag producers.

Some growers have wondered which bank to use when applying for a PPP loan. Most FDIC banks should be able to fulfill the program. But not all banks are equal when it comes to PPP loans, and it seems the most equipped for this are regional banks that have loan officers in local branches that are both educated in PPP loans and responsive.

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