2023 Cucumber Day Presentations
April 13

Check out the informative presentations from our speakers!
Rachel Riddle:
Research Technician, Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph “Efficacy of Fungicides for Downy Mildew Control in Processing Cucumbers” and “Processing Cucumber Variety Evaluation”
Jason Deveau:
OMAFRA Application Technology Specialist “Fundamentals of Improving Spray Coverage”
Chris Duyvelshoff:
Crop Protection Advisor, Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association “Crop Protection Update”
Chris Dyk:
Chair, PPI Ag Research Committee & Regional Product Develop. Specialist, Nunhems USA, Inc. “Pickle Packers International Ag Research Update”
Steve Loewen PhD:
College Research Professor, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus “Can Cucumber Breeding Help Break Through a Yield Plateau?”
Brian Lynch PhD:
Senior Research Scientist, Robotics & Automation, Vineland Research & Innovation Centre “Technology Advancements – Labour Saving”
Ian Nokes:
Energy, Waste Resource & Transportation Policy Analyst, Ontario Federation of Agriculture “Log Books & Rules for Transportation”
Arlie McFaul:
Senior Industry Specialist, Program Development, Agricorp“Cucumber Crop Insurance Plan”