Celebrate 10 Years of Innovation in Biosolutions

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The BioSolutions Conference & Expo, which celebrates its 10th year in 2025, is the premier event for North American specialty growers, advisers, and researchers. The event, presented by Meister Media Worldwide and powered by Greenhouse Grower and several other Meister brands, takes place Feb. 18-20, 2025, in Fresno, CA, and offers the latest insights into biological products and practices, sustainable farming, and regenerative agriculture.

Designed for greenhouse growers, field farmers, and orchard managers, this event provides real-world guidance on integrating biological tools with cutting-edge technologies to enhance crop protection, plant health, and farm sustainability. By attending, you can discover how to implement these innovative solutions in holistic, environmentally responsible farming systems that improve both productivity and resilience.

As consumer demand, retailer expectations, and regulatory requirements evolve, growers are under pressure to modify best practices. Biological products are effective tools to address these challenges. Join growers, retailers, researchers, and knowledgeable suppliers who influence how the industry moves forward.

A Packed Educational Lineup

The educational agenda for the BioSolutions Conference & Expo begins on Feb. 19 and includes content aimed at both a general audience of specialty crop producers as well as growers who focus on specific crops, including ornamentals. It kicks off with a celebration of a decade of groundbreaking achievements.

The BioSolutions Conference and Expo is a great place to network with and learn from your peers about the latest advancements in biocontrols. | Greenhouse Grower

Curious about how your fellow growers are using biologicals? One early session dives into the latest survey results from top U.S. specialty growers, giving you a snapshot of how growers are perceiving and adopting biologicals right now. Conducted by Stratovation Group with Meister Media Worldwide, the study reveals what’s driving decisions, the barriers farmers are facing, and the real-world impacts of these products.

Other general sessions will dive deeper into:

• Advanced Tools for the Release of Macro BCAs: Discover best practices for applying biological products on a larger scale, including strategies for implementing biocontrol, understanding advanced release systems, and selecting the right application methods tailored to your specific crop needs.
• How Biocontrols Drive Employee Motivation and Retention: Led by an experienced grower, this roundtable discussion group will explore real-world examples of how biocontrol methods create a safer, purpose-driven work environment that motivates your team and gives you a competitive hiring advantage. In this focused discussion, share how adopting biological practices can make your farm more appealing to potential hires and boost employee retention.
• Best Practices for Activating Systemic Acquired Resistance: This session will guide growers through the key strategies for maximizing Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) in crops, focusing on the timing of applications, selecting the right products, and optimizing tank mix partners.
• Unlocking the Power of Plasma-Activated Water for Stronger, Healthier Crops: Explore how plasma-activated water (PAW) enhances seed germination, seedling vigor, and crop resistance to arthropod pests.

There will also be presentations specific to greenhouse growers covering:

• Real-World Insights for Implementing Biological Controls in Your IPM Program: Gain actionable advice from a panel of growers who have successfully integrated biologicals into their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems.
• Using Consumer IPM Knowledge to Differentiate Your Farm Products: Learn how to leverage consumer knowledge of IPM to enhance marketing strategies, improve pest management decisions, and apply research findings in promoting IPM and biological controls within their horticultural practices.

Along with its slate of educational presentations, the conference offers other ways to learn and connect, including a pre-conference tour and a post-conference workshop.