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Industry-leading workshops forlandscape, turf, tree, greenhouse,nursery and garden centreprofessionals - plus the largest industry tradeshow on thePrairies!

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The Green Industry Show and Conference is back in Edmonton for 2016! Ouramazing team of staff and volunteers have put together a conferenceprogramme aimed to inform and inspire everyone from designers to arborists,owners to students, growers to contractors. Our conference sessions are �melyand responsive to industry issues - with an updated format for 2016 thatfocuses on variety with 32 one-hour sessions over the two days.

New this year are two full-day pre-conference workshops designed to fill theneed of more in-depth technical level professional development. This year wehave two workshops: one for Greenhouse growers, and the other for LandscapeDesigners and Architects.

Please join us this November to make new connec�ons, build your business,and share in the success of our industry in Alberta and beyond.

Join Us!

Schedule At-A-Glance ..........................................................................4Pre-show Workshops...........................................................................6Thursday Sessions ...............................................................................8Friday Sessions....................................................................................13How to Register...................................................................................14Registra�on Form................................................................................14Speaker Biographies............................................................................21Hotel Informa�on................................................................................24Tailgate Party ......................................................................................25Other Events .......................................................................................25Exhibitor List .......................................................................................26

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Dates and TimesNovember 16 - 18, 2016Edmonton Expo Centre at Northlands

Pre-show WorkshopsWednesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

ConferenceThursday: 8:00 am – 12:25 pmFriday: 8:00 am – 12:25 pm

Trade ShowThursday: 10:30 am – 4:30 pmFriday: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

TTime Workshop/Event

8:00 am Registra�on and Coffee

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Dynascape Design Workshop, Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands

10:00 am - 4:00 pm AGGA Day of Discovery, Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands

7:00 pm - 11:00 pmLandscape Alberta Nursery Producers Annual Auc�on Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel, 10155 105 Street, Edmonton, AB

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Thursday, November 17

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Time Workshop/Event

7:00 - 8:00 am Registra�on and coffee

8:00 - 9:00 amDesigning for

ProfitPatrick DuChene

Managing TreeRoots in Nursery

Produc�onMario Lanthier

Light for theNorthern Grower

Dr. Christopher Currey

Pest Diagnosis IDr. Ken Fry

9:05 - 10:05 am

LandscapeDesign/Build Workflow: 

From Design to Implenta�on

Gord Koch

The Edible GardenMovementPaul Zammit

Invita�on to Excellence: High

PerformanceOrienta�on

Kristen Cumming

Pest Diagnosis IIDr. Ken Fry

10:05 - 10:20 am BREAK

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Let it Suck - The Value of Discomfort

in Performance Management

Kristen Cumming

Hydroponic HerbProduc�on

Dr. Christopher Currey

Improve Your Business with the Canadian

Landscape Standards Phil Paxton

Pest Diagnosis IIIDr. Ken Fry

10:30 am - 4:30 pm Green Industry Show - Hall E

11:25 am-12:25 pm

Permeable PavementDesign and

Construc�onDavid Hein

Cloud for the Anywhere Workplace

Lindsay Dodd

Greening the Highways

Dr. Darby McGrath

Pest Diagnosis IVDr. Ken Fry

1:00 - 5:00 pm Landscape Industry Cer�fied Wri�en Exams

3:30 - 5:00 pm Landscape Alberta Tailgater on the Trade Show Floor (pg 25)

4:30 - 6:00 pm Landscape Alberta Nursery Producers Group Mee�ng

5:00 - 5:30 pm AGGA Annual General Mee�ng

5:30 - 10:00 pm AGGA Garden Party

TTime Workshop/Event

7:00 - 8:00 am Registra�on and coffee

8:00 - 9:00 amManaging the Design ProcessPatrick DuChene

Designing WinterContainer

ArrangementsPaul Zammit

The B-MythLaurie Daschuk

Tree Pest Management Clinic

Mario Lanthier

9:05 - 10:05 am

Maintenance of Permeable PavementsDavid Hein

5 Things Y our Customers Can do

Be�er Than YouWhen it Comes to

Social MediaLynn Switanowski-

Barre�

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and TrendsPeter Isaacson

Selling Fish at aMeat MarketMark Bradley

10:05 - 10:20 am BREAK

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Preparing for the 2017 Growing

SeasonDr. Allen Hammer

Zero InboxLaurie Daschuk

Synthe�c TurfUses in theLandscapeBruce Kay

Succession Planningfor Family Business

Johnathan Small

10:30 am - 3:30 pm Green Industry Show - Hall E

11:25 am -12:25 pm

Engaged: The NextGenera�on of Hor�culture

Professionals (panel)Gord Koch

Social Innova�onin the Green

IndustryKim Wickwire

Drone Use inHor�cultureAnne Smith

Coun�ng Pennies...Saving Dollars...

Learn How - Star�ngNow

Lynn Switanowski- Barre�

1:00 - 3:00 pm Landscape Alberta Sod Growers Mee�ng

Earn Credits (CEUs)All conference sessions qualify for educa�onal points for renewing Landscape Industry Cer�fieddesigna�ons.

Look for this symbol. It denotes one or more credits available at a par�cular session for AlbertaEnvironment’s pes�cide applicator license renewal.

This symbol denotes credits are available for ISA Con�nuing Educa�on Units.

Friday, November 18

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AGGA Day of DiscoveryWednesday, November 16 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Together we have an amazing amount of shared knowledge and experience.The AGGA Day of Discovery connects you with your peers and local expertson the topics of the day. Learn, share, grow!

Social Media and You Chris�e Pollock•Ge�ng Financing: What to Expect and Common Obstacles Patricia Booy•Green Cer�ficate Program Raelene Mercer•How to: Create a MailChimp Newsle�er Debbie Foisy•Sanita�on in your Greenhouse Sarah Brackman•AgriStability 101 Leslie Garries•The Adventures of a Greenhouse Grower Nadine S�elow•Growing for the Restaurant Industry Chef Jason Oliver•30 Great Gadgets in 30 minutes Michiel Verheul•

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Thursday, November 17Designing for ProfitPatrick DuChene8:00 – 9:00 amMaximizing the effec�veness andefficiencies for a landscape designerisn’t always easy. In this session, youfind out how to leverage yourwork space and design tools for topproduc�vity, refining your designprocess, developing internal andexternal communica�on processes,and being empowered to understandhow your design decisions may impactthe profitability of the job.

Managing Tree Roots in NurseryProduc�onMario Lanthier8:00 – 9:00 amTrees of good quality have a rootsystem growing away from the trunk,similar to the spokes on a bicyclewheel. But not all trees are the same;some roots can cause serious problemsand trees usually do not correct thesedefec�ve roots. This session willexamine common root defects on bareroot trees and methods to correctthem. There will also be a show-and-tell with live specimens. Expect to besurprised!

Light for the Northern GrowerDr. Christopher Currey8:00 – 9:00 amLight affects plant growth in differentways and in the north, managing lightcan be one the grower’s biggestchallenges. Light intensity, light quality,and day length affect the growth anddevelopment of greenhouse cropsdifferently. In this session, we willdiscuss how light affects plant growthand ac�ons you can take in thegreenhouse. From selec�ng supple-mental lights to managing thephotoperiod, this should be an illumi-na�ng session for any greenhousegrower!

Pest Diagnosis IDr. Ken Fry8:00 – 9:00 amThis session is hands-on, usingmicroscopes to examine common pestsand the damage they cause. It will alsobe exploring and demonstra�ng mobiledigital apps for use in diagnos�cs andpest management. Bring along yourown samples to examine under themicroscope and be sure to bring yourfavorite digital device to test out someapps. Space is limited to 20 people persession.

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Landscape Design/Build Workflow:From Design to Implementa�onGord Koch9:05 – 10:15 amAll landscape design/build firms havesome form of workflow process thatmoves the design through produc�onto comple�on. Regardless of howstraigh�orward or detailed the systemis, at the end of the day the processshould sell the design, es�mate theproject, and build it. Any number ofissues can occur during the transferfrom selling to construc�on. Thissession highlights the integra�on of alandscape design/build process thatu�lizes Trimble SketchUp Pro andExtensions to manage the wholepera�on.

The Edible Garden MovementPaul Zammit9:05 – 10:15 amIn recent years, there has beenrenewed interest in ea�ng local andgrowing edibles in the home garden.Join Paul for what promises to be alively presenta�on as he shares hisexperiences and �ps. Explore thepoten�al and possibili�es of growingveggies and herbs in gardens of allsizes, and by gardeners of all ages.

Invita�on to Excellence: High Performance Orienta�onKristen Cumming9:05 – 10:15 amThis session is about star�ng with theend in mind, using the orienta�onperiod to influence employeeperformance throughout their term ofemployment. Discussion will includedefining the knowledge, skills anda�ributes required by the organiza�on,

tac�cs to promote the core values,culture and expecta�ons of yourorganiza�on, and strategies to surfacekey strengths in candidates. Managerscan conduct new employee orienta�onat a level of excellence that will elevatethe employee’s performance andtherefore improve organiza�onaloutcomes and compe��veness.

Pest Diagnosis IIDr. Ken Fry9:05 – 10:15 amThis session is hands-on, usingmicroscopes to examine common pestsand the damage they cause. It will alsobe exploring and demonstra�ng mobiledigital apps for use in diagnos�cs andpest management. Bring along yourown samples to examine under themicroscope and be sure to bring yourfavorite digital device to test out someapps. Space is limited to 20 people persession.

Let it Suck – The Value of Discomfort in Performance ManagementKristen Cumming10:20 – 11:20 amThe process of iden�fying andcorrec�ng performance issues can bedifficult, both for the employee andtheir supervisor. This session willreview the process of performancecorrec�on and iden�fy the commonchallenges that managers face in theprocess. Performance correc�on cancreate both an emo�onal andperformance vacuum; this session willexplore when and how to “let it suck”and when to fill the void. Op�mal foranyone who supervises employees andhas peak performance in mind.

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Thursday, November 17Hydroponic Herb Produc�onDr. Christopher Currey10:20 – 11:20 amHydroponic food crops are increasing inpopularity among consumers andproducers. Culinary herbs are a greatcrop to produce hydroponically andcomplement le�uce and leafy greenproduc�on. If you are interested instar�ng to produce herbs or fine-tuneyour current produc�on, this sessionwill have something for you. Frompropaga�on to harves�ng, we willdiscuss how to select systems andmanage light, temperature, andnutri�on to produce high-qualityculinary herbs.

Improve your Business with theCanadian Landscape StandardsPhil Paxton10:20 – 11:20 amThe Canadian Landscape Standard(CLS) is intended for use by anyonewho specifies, designs, builds ormaintains landscape work and is thesingle, authorita�ve resource forlandscape construc�on projects acrossCanada. For the first �me, there is ana�onal guideline to set the standardof landscape work in every provinceacross the country. Join Phil as he talksabout the CLS and what that means forus in Alberta, for your business and foryour bo�om line.

Pest Diagnosis IIIDr. Ken Fry10:20 – 11:20 amThis session is hands-on, usingmicroscopes to examine common pestsand the damage they cause. It will alsobe exploring and demonstra�ng mobiledigital apps for use in diagnos�cs andpest management. Bring along yourown samples to examine under themicroscope and be sure to bring yourfavorite digital device to test out someapps. Space is limited to 20 people persession.

Permeable Pavement Design andConstruc�onDavid Hein11:25 am – 12:25 pmDavid’s session will provide anoverview of permeable pavementsite selec�on and the determiningfactors for deciding the suitability ofa loca�on. It will cover all of thepavement structural design andhydrologic design requirements toensure the success of the project.Permeable interlocking concretepavement, pervious concrete, porousasphalt and grid pavements will becovered.

Cloud for the Anywhere WorkplaceLindsay Dodd11:25 am – 12:25 pmLearn about the newest workplacetools from Amazon, Google andMicroso� and how the cloud willchange the way you do business in thegreen industry. Are your workers onsites that are too far away for collabo-ra�on? Working in your vehicle orworried about no access to internet? Isit peak season and sudden spike inbusiness catches you unexpectedly?

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Need to shi� to opera�ng versuscapital costs and pay only for what youuse? With the cloud, all this is apossibility.

Greening the HighwaysDr. Darby McGrath11:25 am – 12:25 pmThe urban landscape can be a toughplace for trees. Most ci�es aredesigned for cars, which means lots ofpavement. Good soil condi�ons forroads are the exact opposite ideal fortrees. The Greening the Highwaysproject is looking at ways to rehabilitateheavily compacted soils found aroundour roadways. With the three test sitesacross Alberta, this session will focuson the findings to date, as well as aneye to the next steps.

Pest Diagnosis IVDr. Ken Fry11:25 am – 12:25 pmThis session is hands-on, usingmicroscopes to examine common pestsand the damage they cause. It will alsobe exploring and demonstra�ng mobiledigital apps for use in diagnos�cs andpest management. Bring along yourown samples to examine under themicroscope and be sure to bring yourfavorite digital device to test out someapps. Space is limited to 20 people persession.

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Managing the Design ProcessPatrick DuChene8:00 – 9:00 amDo you have standard opera�ngprocedures? Do you have one for yourdesign process? In this session, you’llsee just how beneficial it is to have astandardized approach to your designprocess. Developing a ques�onnaire,a client interview, processes forcommunica�ons, and standardizingyour presenta�on all lead to greaterefficiencies and a greater degree ofeffec�veness, transla�ng to moreprofitable design services.

Designing Winter ContainerArrangementsPaul Zammit8:00 – 9:00 amPaul believes just as gardens changewith the seasons, so, too, shouldcontainer arrangements. Join Paul foran energe�c presenta�on where hewill discuss the steps to success forcrea�ng drama�c, eye-catching andlas�ng outdoor winter arrangements.He will highlight many of his favoriteplant choices, seasonal combina�onsof greens and branches and planteraccents.

The B-MythLaurie Daschuk8:00 – 9:00 amSome�mes you just need a break, awayfrom it all, to figure everything out.Learn to focus on key behaviors,ac�ons and thinking processes neces-sary to cra� a career that is rewardingand meaningful career that meets yourneeds and wants over the long arch ofyour professional life. How you respondto and resolve work-life conflict willlimit or enable your success. Make themost of each situa�on and use it as alearning opportunity or a leadershipopportunity. Whether you aremanagement or an employee, knowthat small changes can make a bigdifference.

Tree Pest Management ClinicMario Lanthier8:00 – 9:00 amLet's review the season and examinethe pests that affected nurseries thispast year. Insects, diseases and weeds- we will examine the best methods ofmanagement and, as a bonus, the useof newer controls Be ready to test yourknowledge - this will be a quiz formatwith team exercises.

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Friday, November 18Maintenance of Permeable PavementsDavid Hein9:05 – 10:15 amStar�ng with an overview of themaintenance and rehabilita�on needsof permeable pavements. Inspec�onand tes�ng to ensure the con�nuedpermeability will be covered along withmethod to restore clogged pavements.The presenta�on will also cover keyaspects of pavement maintenanceprac�ces and methods to completerepairs including u�lity cut restora�on.Finally, guidelines for the type andfrequency of maintenance inspec�onswill be provided.

5 Things Your Customers Can DoBe�er Than You When it Comes toSocial MediaLynn Switanowski-Barre�9:05 – 10:15 amYour job as a retailer is to provideproducts and services that yourcustomers want and need. When itcomes to telling the marke�ngmessage for your business- it’s thesame story. You must deliver themessages where your customers wantto hear them - and how they want tosee them. In this seminar, we’ll explorehow your customers are researchingbrands before they purchase and whattools they are using to do so. Even ifyou’re not involved or using thesetools, your customers are, which makesit cri�cal for your business to “catch up”and understand them be�er.

IPM Minor Use New Products andTrendsPeter Isaacson9:05 – 10:15 amJoin Peter Isaacson, CNLA’s IPM/MinorUse Coordinator, to learn more aboutavailability and use of pest controlproducts currently available to thegreen industry in Canada. Peter willfocus on new products and thosecurrently making their way through thePMRA’s registra�on process. This isyour opportunity to ask ques�ons, aswell as provide input into what’s reallybugging you and your plants.

Selling Fish at a Meat MarketMark Bradley9:05 – 10:15 amMany in our industry are great at whatthey do, but they are uncomfortablewith sales. And if you can’t sell , youcan’t make money. This session isdesigned to make selling easier. Sellyour customer what they should haverather than what they asked for. Take afresh look at your sales and pricingapproach and see how a differentproposal will drive sales and profits.A�endees will leave with firsthandknowledge of a proven sales processand how to help customers set andincrease their landscape budget. Markwill also share a template of aproposal/quote that lands sales!

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Friday, November 18Preparing for the 2017 GrowingSeasonDr. Allen Hammer10:20 – 11:20 amPlanning and prepara�on are essen�alto growing greenhouse crops. Planningis most o�en associated with all thephysical needs of both so� and hardgoods which is extremely important,however growing also requiresplanning and prepara�on. We willconsider those important growingplans and prepara�ons to produceoutstanding spring plants and reduceavoidable plant problems. It is alwayseasier and cheaper to avoid plantproblems whenever possible.

Zero InboxLaurie Daschuk10:20 – 11:20 amEmail is simple, but it’s not easy! Youcan reinforce produc�vity and goodteamwork with prac�cal strategies andclever email tools. Learn how topBusiness Leaders manage their emailand thrive in the workplace with thisfun and interac�ve presenta�on,focused on achieving email mastery,confidence and work-life balance. Youwill also see improved results inworkplace engagement and teamcommunica�on.

Synthe�c Turf Uses in the LandscapeBruce Kay10:20 – 11:20 amHow, as a hor�culturist, can youjus�fy using ar�ficial turf? Bruce hasstruggled with this ques�on andemerged victorious. In this session hewill share the prac�cal applica�ons ofsynthe�c grass, focusing on low impact

development and smart design. Therewill also be discussion on how to priceand sell high-end product that both youand yours customers will love.

Succession Planning for FamilyBusinessJonathan Small10:20 – 11:20 amThis session will cover the majorconsidera�ons approaching successionsuch as achieving the appropriatebalance between the o�en compe�ngneeds of the family, the business andthe owners. Because these threedomains are connected to each other,plans that focus too much orexclusively on one domain invariablyfail. Jonathan will discuss the commonpi�alls that families fall into and how toavoid them.

Engaged: The Next Genera�on ofHor�culture Professionals (Panel)Gord Koch11:25 am – 12:25 pmThis discussion will provide the oppor-tunity to bring together stakeholders tostrengthen the connec�ons betweenyouth, educators, government andprofessionals in hor�culture. Theinvited guest panel is made up individ-uals who are currently enrolled orgraduates of all levels of educa�on.This session will raise awareness of theviews and percep�ons of the nextgenera�on of hor�culture profession-als and how we can work collabora-�vely in promo�ng the industry as aprofession and career.

Social Innova�on in the Green IndustryKim Wickwire11:25 am – 12:25 pmSocial Innova�on - what does that haveto do with my business? We work in anindustry that has historically employedthe ideals of when help is needed,we help out those in need. We havealways been involved with projects,from local to interna�onal, that provideassistance to individuals and groupsthat reach out to us. How can we makethis happen in a more inten�onalmanner? How can we actually makeand execute a plan for posi�ve changefor others from within our businessor industry associa�ons? Join theconversa�on and get involved!

Drone Use in Hor�cultureAnne Smith11:25 am – 12:25 pmFind out the ways drones are beingused in agriculture and how that canextend to the hor�culture industry.Learn how unmanned aerial vehiclescan help with collec�ng and processingdata, along with rules, regula�ons andlegal issues with this new technology.

Coun�ng Pennies... Saving Dollars… Learn How - Star�ng NowLynn Switanowski-Barre�11:25 am – 12:25 pmA�end this business-building seminarand your retail business bo�om-linewill thank you for years to come.A�endees will walk away withac�onable bo�om line improvementstrategies including:

Tips and tricks to save you money•in every business area Learning how to improve your•vendor rela�onships to improveyour bo�om lineLeveraging c o-op marke�ng•dollars

This conference program was jointlydeveloped by Landscape Alberta and the

Alberta Greenhouse Growers Associa�on.

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2016 GISC SpeakersMark Bradley founded TBGLandscape out of his backyard 18years ago. Since then, TBGhas won many awards for itsinnova�ve work and has grown

to be one of the top 100 landscape contrac-tors in North America. Mark established LMNin 2009, now the industry’s most popularlandscape es�ma�ng and �mekeepingso�ware. He is never short on ideas on howwe can improve our businesses and is highlysought a�er to share his invaluable knowl-edge on industry best ideas and prac�ces.

Kristen Cumming is focusedon improving the connec�onbetween people and their work.Her experience in HR and careerdevelopment is complemented

by a passion for demography. Kristen is aninstructor with the Bachelor of ManagementBusiness Economics program at the U of Aand operates a consul�ng prac�ce throughwhich she serves as a speaker and trainer ondemography, reten�on, high performanceteams and leadership.

Dr. Christopher Currey receiveda B.S. in Environmental Hor�cul-ture and M.S. in Applied PlantScience from the University ofMinnesota and has a Ph.D. in

Hor�culture from Purdue University. In 2013,he joined the faculty in the Department ofHor�culture at Iowa State University; hisappointment is split between teaching,research, and extension with an emphasis ingreenhouse and controlled environment cropproduc�on.

Laurie Daschuk formed thecompany “Stop the Presses” toconsult with businesses andorganiza�ons to coordinate

and deliver professional developmentcourses and conferences, improve communi-ca�on and facilitate work-life balance.

Lindsay Dodd, CEO of Savvia,uses emerging technology tomake organiza�ons morepowerful and compe��ve.Dodd’s strategic technology firm

is crea�ng higher profits for the private sectorand higher sa�sfac�on rates in the publicsector through cloud technology. Lindsayspeaks passionately about innova�on andhow organiza�ons can harness technology toimprove strategic capabili�es, compe��veadvantages and cost structures.

Patrick DuChene has more than20 years of experience in thelandscape industry, and hasworked for some of the North-east’s most pres�gious land-

scape companies and one of the top 100landscape companies in the United States.Along with his extensive design experience,Patrick has managed million-dollar residen�alconstruc�on divisions. With an ever-changingindustry, he par�cularly has a great interestin technology and uses the most cu�ng edgeso�ware available to prepare and es�matepresenta�ons and proposals.

Dr. Ken Fry, Coordinator for theHor�culture Program andEntomology Instructor at OldsCollege, has been involved ininsect pest management

research, teaching and extension for over 25years, including nine years as a researchscien�st at the Alberta Research Council. Hisresearch is focused on biological control ofinsect pests and integrated pest management.

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Dr. Allen Hammer providesTechnical Support for DummenOrange, a posi�on he has had forthe last 10 years. He re�red fromPurdue University where he

taught courses in Greenhouse Management,Plants for Interiors, Interna�onal Hor�cultureand Florists’ Crop Produc�on. Dr. Hammeralso has published numerous extension andresearch ar�cles on greenhouse produc�onand management, and has par�cipatedas a speaker in numerous mee�ngs andconferences around North America.

David Hein is a Principal Engineerand Vice-President of Trans-porta�on of Applied ResearchAssociates, Inc. in Toronto. Hehas been extensively involved in

the design, construc�on and maintenance ofpermeable pavement systems. Recently, hehas been working with the City of Calgary todevelop permeable pavement design andconstruc�on guidelines.

Peter Isaacson is the Na�onalIPM Coordinator for the CNLAand co-founder of DessIsaaHor�cultural Consultants Inc.He has also been involved in the

development and delivery of the landscapeappren�ceship plant health curriculum andbotany for hor�culture at the Burnaby SchoolDistrict and Kwantlen Polytechnic Universityand involved in coordina�ng and conduc�ngresearch trials for private industry andgovernment. Peter delivers IPM workshopsfor retailers, landscapers and nurseries andwrites technical IPM documents andfactsheets.

Bruce Kay is the owner ofOnGrowing Works Ltd. and has32 years of industry experience.Bruce is currently the PresidingOfficer for the Alberta Govern-

ment's Provincial Appren�ceship Commi�ee.He also is ac�vely involved with Olds CollegeSchool of Hor�culture as an Industry Advisor.Bruce contributes to provincial educa�onalsub commi�ees for Landscape Alberta andwas a key contributor to wri�ng the Red Sealstandard and Na�onal Occupa�onal Analysiswith the Canadian Agriculture ResearchCouncil in the Landscape Hor�culturist trade.

Gord Koch is in his 16th year asan instructor at the Olds CollegeSchool of Animal Sciences andHor�culture. Prior to joining OldsCollege, Gord spent 25 years

managing the design and installa�on oflarge-scale public and commercial landscapeprojects. Gord holds a master’s degree ineduca�on, in addi�on to designa�ons asa Landscape Architectural Technologist,Journeyman Landscape Gardener and GreenRoof Professional.

Mario Lanthier has been workingin the industry since 1980 and inthe field of Integrated PestManagement since 1990. He is abugologist (friend of bugs) who

loves compost and thinks that soil is morethan N-P-K. His company, Crophealth Advising& Research, is a proud member of LandscapeAlberta and offers services in hor�culture,agronomy and arboriculture for urbanse�ngs and agriculture produc�on through-out Western Canada.

Dr. Darby McGrath’s researchgroup integrates nurseryproduc�on research withecological restora�on principles

to address challenges of urban tree survival.Current work in the McGrath lab aims toincrease tree plan�ng in the built environ-ment across Canada by improving soilstructure and root architecture. Ul�mately,Darby’s research is concerned with providingthe nursery and landscape sector informa�onand rela�onships that will help them producesuitable selec�ons of quality nursery stock forurban plan�ngs.

Phil Paxton is the owner ofAlpha Be�er Landscaping Inc.,Homescapes Complete Residen-�al Landscaping and WheatlandTrees Ltd. in Calgary. He is a

strong industry advocate and has been anindustry volunteer for over 37 years, si�ngon many boards in Alberta and Canada. He iscurrently the treasurer of the CNLA and chairof the Landscape Canada Commi�ee, as wellas past chair of the Cer�fica�on commi�ee.

Jonathan Small, BSc, PAg, is aFarm Management Consultantbased in MNP’s Red Deer office.As part of MNPs Agriculturalteam, he provides management

consul�ng services to all types of familyfarms. Jonathan’s work focuses on primaryagriculture, the farming industry and relatedtopics. He spends about half his �me workingwith farm families and their transi�on plans.He also works extensively on farm economics,business planning, economic studies andli�ga�on support specializing in quan�fyingeconomic losses.

Anne Smith is a researchscien�st with Agriculture andAgri-Food Canada in Lethbridge,AB. Her research focuses onapplica�ons of remote sensing

for crop, soil and grassland management. Todate she has worked with both op�cal and

radar remote sensing data acquired fromsatellite, aircra� and ground-based pla�ormsand more recently unmanned aerial vehicles.

Lynn Switanowski-Barre� is theFounder and President ofCrea�ve Business Consul�ngGroup (CBCG). Using more than29 years retail experience as her

guide, Lynn leads the CBCG team to engagewith retailers, e-tailers and manufacturershelping them create and implement profitimproving sales, marke�ng and inventorymanagement strategies.

Kim Wickwire grew up at herMom and Dad's side in thefamily vegetable and flowergardens where she learned ata very young age that the

produc�on of good food is the founda�on forgood health. She gained an apprecia�on forthe hard work that is involved in growing thatgood food working alongside them. Kima�ended the Olds College Hor�cultureProgram, and now teaches hor�culturecourses at the college.

Paul Zammit is the Nancy EatonDirector of Hor�culture at theToronto Botanical Garden. Hishome garden has been featuredin Canadian Living, Gardening

Life and Canadian Gardening and hiscontainer designs have also been showcasedin gardening magazines, most recently in theMay issue of Canadian Gardening. Paul hasbeen awarded the Young Professionals awardby the Perennial Plant Associa�on.

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Enter to win one of three Dash CamsPick up a tradeshow passport, visit all par�cipa�ng

exhibitors (listed below) and enter the draw!Passports available at the registra�on desk or at the

Landscape Alberta booth #140.

Ball Hor�cultural CompanyBron & Sons Nursery Co.DLF Pickseed Canada Inc.

DynaSCAPE So�wareFlorists Supply Ltd.

High Q GreenhousesHorta-Cra� Limited

Houle CountryKehoe Equipment Ltd./Alggin Metal Industries

Landscape AlbertaManderley Turf Products Inc.

Olds CollegeSouthern Irriga�on

Stewart Brothers Nurseries

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JJoin us at our Annual Live & Silent AuctionPresented by:

Landscape Alberta Nursery Producers Group

Wednesday, November 16, 20167:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel, 10155 105 Street, Edmonton, AB

Join in the fun at this year’s auctionHot hors d’oeuvres, carving station and cash bar

Everyone welcome - this event is free to attend!

Proceeds go toward horticultural research programs and projects

Sponsored by:

Tickets are available on the trade show floor through participating exhibitorsand at the cash bar. Visit the www.greenindustryshow.com for details.

Landscape Alberta

TAILGATERWhat: Beer Tasting & SocialWhen: Thursday, November 17 3:30 - 5:00 pmWhere: Trade Show Floor, seating area

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A.M.A. Plastics Ltd.ADVANCE Nursery Co. Ltd.AIM Environmental GroupAlberta Agriculture and ForestryAlberta Invasive Species CouncilApex Compact Tractor Solutions Ltd.ArborCare Tree Service Ltd.Atlasta Tree Nursery Inc.Aubin Nurseries Ltd.B8 Ventures Ltd.Bailey Nurseries Inc.Ball Horticultural CompanyBall Seed - Greenhouse

EquipmentBiobestBlue Grass Sod Farms & NurseryBrandt Tractor Ltd.BrettYoung SeedsBron & Sons Nursery Co.Burnaby Lake Greenhouses Ltd.BURNCO Landscape Centres Inc.BW GLOBAL Structures Inc.Bylands Nurseries Ltd.C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.Canadian Nursery Landscape

AssociationCanadian Prairie Chapter,

Irrigation AssociationCannor Nurseries Ltd.Cervus Equipment ConstructionCheyenne Tree Farms Ltd.Clearview Horticultural Products Inc.Clifty View NurseryCoaldale NurseriesCorix Water Products LPCrescent GardenDeCloet Greenhouse

Manufacturing Ltd.Devan Greenhouses Ltd.DeVry Greenhouses Ltd.DLF Pickseed Canada Inc.Drive ProductsDümmen OrangeDutchman Industries Inc.DynaSCAPE SoftwareEagle Lake Nurseries Ltd.Eagle Lake Professional

Landscape SupplyEarthApples IncECCO ChipsEdge Equipment Ltd.Equinox Industries Ltd.Evergro Division- Crop Production

Services (Canada) Inc.EVL Nursery Inc.Expocrete, an Oldcastle companyFBC - Farm Business ConsultantsFinning (Canada)Florists Supply Ltd.

Foothills Nurseries Ltd.Four Seasons NurseryFrensch, C. Ltd.Garden EssentialsGlobalTroxlerGreen Patch Environmental

Consulting Ltd.Health Canada, PMRAHenri Studio by Stonecasters LLCHigh Q GreenhousesHJS Wholesale Ltd.Holt IndustrialHolt Tree Spades Ltd.Horta-Craft LimitedHortProtect - CNLAHoule CountryInline Nurseries (2010) Inc.Intercontinental Truck BodyIseli NurseryJ.C. Bakker & Sons Ltd.J.R.T. Nurseries Inc.Jack Van Klaveren Ltd. (JVK)Jeffries Nurseries Ltd.Jolly Farmer Products Inc.Kato's Nursery (2007) Ltd.Kehoe Equipment Ltd./Alggin

Metal IndustriesKubota Canada Ltd.L & M SalesLakeshore Tree Farms Ltd.Landscape AlbertaLandscape Industry Certified

Program - CNLALarchwood NurseriesLawyer Nursery Inc.Lemar Tree SpadesLinkGreenLinnaea Nurseries LimitedLMNLS Training SystemMainland Floral Distributors Ltd.Manderley Turf Products Inc.Martin DeerlineMetal Pless Inc.McKenzie SeedsMorgan Creek Tropicals Ltd.Mountain Bark Inc.Nektar Data Systems Inc.Nordic NurseriesOakcreek Golf & Turf L.P.Olds CollegeOntario Seed Company LimitedPacific Rim Brackets Ltd.Pan American Nursery Products Inc.Papa Harry TruckingParidon Horticultural Ltd.Parkland Nursery & Landscape

Services Ltd.Pine Meadows Tree Farms

Plant Health DivisionPrairie Side Equipment Ltd.Premier Tech Home & Garden IGCProfessional Gardener Co. Ltd., ThePurple Springs NurseryRedbud Supply Inc.Regency Irrigation Ltd.Rick's Concrete Products/

Fountain FactoryRocky Mountain EquipmentRocky Mountain Landscape BarkRyMar Synthetic GrassSea Soil™ /Foenix Forest

Technology Inc.Second Nature Compost -

City of EdmontonSester Farms Inc.Simon Bos Nurseries Ltd.SiteOne Landscape SupplySkeer System Inc.Society to Prevent Dutch Elm

Disease (STOPDED)Southern IrrigationSpecimen Trees Wholesale

Nurseries Ltd.Spectrum Equipment Inc.Stewart Brothers NurseriesStokes Seeds LimitedSun Gro Horticulture Inc.TerraLink Horticulture Inc.Top Spray®Tree to Tree Nurseries Ltd.TreeTime.caValleybrook Gardens Ltd.Van Noort Bulb CompanyVanhof and Blokker Ltd.Vanstone NurseriesVRE SystemsWellmaster Carts, Div. of

Wellmaster Pipe & Supply Inc.West Coast Floral Growers &

Distributors Ltd.West Coast SeedsWestern Alfalfa Milling Co. Ltd.Westland Ltd.Zeller & Sons Enterprises

Exhibitor List is current as of July 31,2016. For up-to-date list visit: www.greenindustryshow.com

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