Griffin to Host New Hemp Grower Workshops for its 38th Annual Expo in Mass. and Penn.

Workshops will provide a valuable horticultural overview for hemp, with a focus on
greenhouse production needs

Tewksbury, Mass., July 30, 2019 – Griffin, one of the largest horticultural brokers and suppliers in the United States, announced today new educational hemp workshops for both the Mass. and PA. Expo venues.  Growers will learn about infrastructure needs, crop nutrition and crop protection.  For a full description of the sessions and registration details, please visit https://www.griffins.com/cgw19.  

The Massachusetts workshop is scheduled for August 21st at the DCU Center in Worcester. The Pennsylvania workshop is slated for September 24th at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. Each is a half-day program being held in conjunction with the company’s Grower & Retailer Expos, which are scheduled for August 21-22 and September 25-26 respectively.

“These latest additions to our popular hemp workshops build on our previous highly successful events,” said Tami Van Gaal, division leader for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) at Griffin.  “We carefully crafted these workshops to meet the needs of an evolving industry and the grower community thinking about adding hemp as a seasonal crop or those considering a full conversion.”

Each workshop will begin at 11:30 am with a catered lunch, followed by the educational sessions. These leading-edge workshops will be presented by Griffin’s innovative product and technical experts who will also be ready to address any questions you may have.  Advance registration is required to attend. Cost is $99.00 per person; group discounts are available.

About Griffin

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc., headquartered in Tewksbury, Mass., has served the needs of growers in greenhouse and nursery production, and independent garden centers for more than 70 years. Griffin operates 16 fully stocked service centers, serving growers and retailers nationwide. The business also distributes live goods including seed, cuttings and young plants. Griffin is among the premier distributors in the U.S., with an outstanding reputation for operational excellence, high-quality products and superior customer service. For more information, please visit www.griffins.com.

About Expo: Griffin Expos are open to all Griffin customers, including greenhouse and nursery growers, independent garden centers, and controlled-environment agriculture operations. Griffin Expo has been the leading event for growers and retailers for over 30 years and are well known for new product introductions and educational opportunities.  Regardless of where your interests may lie, Griffin Expos is the place to be for growers and retailers to network within the industry, learn, and where customers are offered a range of Expo promotions. Please visit, https://www.griffins.com/griffin-expo.