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New England GROWS

Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2017

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

Exceptional Education

Registration is open for New England GROWS 2017. Our thanks to Ken Roth and Mark Hixson who are NENA’s representatives on the New England GROWS educational advisory committee. They recommend the sessions below as some of their top picks at this year’s show:

Outlook on the Workforce:

H-2A, B & Beyond

Craig Regelbrugge, AmericanHort

What’s Going on in Ornamental Horticulture: One Man’s Thoughts

and Tales from the Garden,

Allan Armitage, Ph.D.,

University of Georgia

The Botany of Design:

Life Beyond the Color Wheel

Bill Cullina,

Coastal Maine Botanical Garden

Marketing in the Digital Age: Reaching Today’s Time-Starved Consumers

Jonathan Pederson, Monrovia

Cannabis Production:

Myths & Realities

Wm. Michael Sullivan, Ph.D., University of Rhode Island & Bruce Vanicek, Licensed Medical Marijuana Caregiver

Hip, Hip Hydrangeas:

New & Improved Cultivars

Andi Ross, It’s Nature’s Way

The Power of Nature:

Our Future with Bees

Noah Wilson-Rich, Ph.D.,

The Best Bees Company

To see the full conference lineup, CLICK HERE.

Exciting Exposition

What new trends and fresh ideas will take your business up a notch? At GROWS 2017, your entire supply chain is brought together in one convenient place. Additionally, you can check out the popular Safety Arena, see live demonstrations, and do one-stop shopping while benefiting from exclusive show deals.

Powerful Networking

It’s not just what you know, it’s who you know. New England GROWS is a reunion of sorts – where ideas are shared, careers are built and business gets done. Whether you’re connecting with vendors on the tradeshow floor, attending education sessions, or meeting up with old friends, the time you spend at GROWS 2017 will widen your circle, help your career and strengthen your business.

Sign up before October 31 for best rates

Registration options start at just $29 for all three days of the show. Save big by signing up before the price increases on October 31.

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, November 29

Seminars: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Exposition: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 30

Seminars: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Exposition: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 1

Seminars: 8:00 a.m. – 3: 00 p.m.

Exposition: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.