Berks Ag Event Calendar
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Microgreens: Lighting Solutions and Strategies
July 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR
Discover how to elevate your microgreens operation in this expert-led webinar with Francesco Di Gioia, Associate Professor of Vegetable Crop Science in Penn State’s Department of Plant Science. Designed specifically for microgreen production, the session will highlight current research on optimizing light quality, intensity, and duration to boost yield and enhance crop quality in controlled environments. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your current system, you’ll gain practical strategies to improve efficiency and results.
WHEN
July 17, 2025
(12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)
Register By: July 17, 2025
This event is free of charge.
Who is this for?
Microgreens producers aiming to improve the quality and marketability of their products
Agricultural entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in the expanding microgreens market
Individuals involved in microgreens production and interested in lighting strategies for better results
What will you learn?
The role of light quality, intensity, and duration in microgreen growth and development
How to evaluate different lighting technologies for their effectiveness in microgreen production
Practical strategies to optimize lighting conditions in controlled environments
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
Register By
July 17, 2025
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