A third in-field hop workshop is now available for the 2019 season. Hop growers are invited to attend any of the following three field workshops being offered by OMAFRA specialists. To register for any of these sessions, contact the Agriculture Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or by email at ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca. Please note that these sessions will be cancelled if the minimum registration numbers are not reached by the deadline.
Hops Eastern Ontario Field Workshop
Date: June 18, 2019 5:30-7:00 pm (Rain date: June 20 5:30-7:00 pm)
Location: MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co., 1915 County Rd. 22, Bath
Join OMAFRA specialists Melanie Filotas and Evan Elford for an in-field workshop on seasonal issues in hops. Topics covered will include identification and management of key pests present in the hop yard and a discussion of current production challenges of note for the 2019 season. This is an informal workshop with ample time for participants to ask questions on current agronomic and pest management challenges. Participants can bring pest samples for identification, but to avoid spread to the host farm, please ensure all samples are securely contained in a plastic bag or other sealed container. A minimum of 10 registrants are required for this workshop to run. Deadline to register: Friday June 14 at noon.
Hop Sprayer Optimization Workshop
Date: Tuesday June 25, 9:00 am-Noon (Rain date June 26 9:00 am – Noon)
Location: The Bickle Farm – Valley Hops, 3054 McClelland Rd., Port Hope ON
This in-field workshop is intended for sprayer operators or those planning on spraying hops. OMAFRA’s Application Technology specialist Jason Deveau will join Melanie Filotas and Evan Elford to talk about the importance of proper spray coverage in hops and discuss what “good” spray coverage looks like in hops. Learn how to calibrate your sprayer and adjust settings to match the height of the plants. A minimum of 10 registrants are required for this workshop to run. Deadline to register: Thursday June 20. See registration details below.
Hops Western Ontario Field Workshop
Date: July 9, 2019 5:30-7:00 pm (Rain date: July 11 5:30-7:00 pm)
Location: McConkey Farms Hop Company, 197 Howell Rd., St. George
Join OMAFRA specialists Melanie Filotas and Evan Elford for an in-field workshop on seasonal issues in hops. Topics covered will include identification and management of key pests present in the hop yard and a discussion of current production challenges of note for the 2019 season. This is an informal workshop with ample time for participants to ask questions on current agronomic and pest management challenges. Participants can bring pest samples for identification, but to avoid spread to the host farm, please ensure all samples are securely contained in a plastic bag or other sealed container. A minimum of 10 registrants are required for this workshop to run. Deadline to register: Friday July 5 at noon.