Conference Sessions

Interested in more high-quality education? You asked and we listened! The USLGA is now offering individual conference recordings! Each recording is available for $39/USLGA members and $49/nonmembers.

How to Find the Workers Your Farm Needs
Panelists: Alice Marrin, Pleasant Valley Lavender; Julie Haushalter, White Oak Lavender, Kristen Sandoz Wayward Winds Lavender. Moderator: Joanne Voelcker, Mt Airy Lavender

Keynote Session: Lavender Biology: How Understanding Your Plants Can Help Your Lavender Farm Succeed
Keynote Speaker: Clive Larkman

Let's Talk Terpenes: Knowing and Utilizing the Powerful Plant Chemicals Behind the Flavor, Aroma and Calming Properties of Lavender
Speaker: Dr. Concetta DiRusso

How to Connect and Collaborate to Grow Your Bottom Line
Speaker: Marilyn Kosel

Farming the Transition: Are You Jumping In or Bailing Out?
Panelists: Bruce McCloskey, Mike Neustrom, Kristi Hilliker, Tyler Saltonstall and Sarah Richards

Product Ideas (Panel)
Panelists: Janice Cox, Steve Biedenger & Beth Hammerberg Moderator: Joseph Downs

To Bee or Not to Bee - Are Honey Bee Hives a Good Fit for Your Farm?
Speaker: Carolyn Breece, Honey Bee Lab, OR State U.

Our second series of recordings being offered are:

Lavender Distillation - Taking It To The Next Level
Speaker: Dr. Michael Lemmers

Equipment Panel & Demo
Speakers: Ricardo Besel (Besel Lavender Processor), Jason Pelak (A.T. Ferrell Company), Bill Jabs (Starr Harvesting)

Lavender Teas: Blending, Packaging, and Labeling Ideas
Speaker: Angela McDonald

Scents & Sensibility--Pacific Northwest and Other Recent Lavender Cultivars, Plus Trends in the Lavender Trade
General Session Speakers Christine Mulder & Andrew Van Hevelingen

The first series of recordings being offered are:

Is Fertilizer In Your Lavender Farm's Future?
Workshop with Keynote Speaker Clive Larkman

Lavender: For Health, Wellness, and Aromatherapy
Speaker: Professor Amanda Lattin, Dean of Aromatherapy at the American College of Healthcare Sciences

Best in Class - A Proven Formula for Teaching Lavender Wreath-Making and Other How-To Classes on Your Farm
Speaker: Beth Hammerberg

Lavender Diseases: The Experts Are In
Speakers: Dr. Steven Jeffers and Melodie Putnam

Making the most of USDA Grants & Cost Sharing Opportunities
Speakers: Claire Tachella & Alice Marrin

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