Pathways to better crops
06 March 2013 10:30 - 06 March 2013 16:00
Venue: University of Sheffield
Ways forward for those who depend on plants for their livelihood
A network building, knowledge-sharing meeting organised by the Organic Growers Alliance, supported by the University of Sheffield and the Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network.
Why you should come
If you’re a grower:
- Build a consensus about what needs to be done to solve today’s problems and prepare for tomorrow’s
- Help form a research & development strategy for organic horticulture that addresses your issues
- Meet researchers and find out what they can do to help your business – explore the possibilities
- Learn new skills to help structure your project planning and decision making
If you’re a researcher:
- Meet end-users and understand their needs to better target your work and increase your impact
- Initiate collaborations for your future funding opportunities
If you’re a supplier to the horticultural industry:
- Understand how your business fits into the changing needs of horticulture
- Build your links with growers and researchers
- Display information about your business
What you will be doing
- Listening to “visions of the future of horticulture” by a leading grower and a leading scientist
- Casting your votes to establish research and development priorities for organic horticulture
- Learning new techniques for complex decision making
- Creating knowledge webs and identifying knowledge gaps for organic horticulture
- Learning how science might be able to help solve your existing issues, prepare for the future and confer a competitive advantage
- Making new connections and having some fun!
Cost
Free to OGA Members, non-members £50 (before 22 Feb), £75 (after 22 Feb)
Book your place today - visit www.organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/research
