Training for Greenhouse Workers

This is a practical, hands-on training program for Greenhouse Workers.  

 

Greenhouse workers load and unload all the plants in a commercial greenhouse at every stage of growth; from sticking or seeding to sales.   

 

If they know what to look for, and what actions to take, they can become a frontline defense against growing problems that can lead to substantial losses.

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The program aims to train and motivate participants to find and report potential growing problems as a routine part of their jobs.   

 

The program entails 10 hours of instruction for groups of up to 10 participants over a three week period and covers five main topic areas:

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1. Watering - minimize stress on plants from under-watering

2. Pests - Identify and report pest outbreaks

3. Diseases - Identify and report disease outbreaks

4. Weeds - Identify and remove weeds

5. Sanitation - Learn and apply basic sanitation procedures