ASAC Webinars
Monthly or as specific issues arise, the ASAC Education Committee offers webinars to members to increase their knowledge base on timely topics, impactful legislation that affects agriculture, or building skills and capabilities.
ASAC-developed webinars are free to all ASAC members, and available at a fee to non-members. ASAC does not charge for outside webinars that it promotes. Most are recorded for access later, on demand, by members.
Next Up in the ASAC Webinars Series
Members will receive an email as soon the registration links are available.
August 15, 11 a.m. CDT
"Illuminating Plant Growth: Understanding the Emerson Effect, Cryptochromes, and Phytochromes in Controlled Environment Agriculture"
The Topic of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) permeates current Ag Headlines. ASAC is very fortunate to have engaged two leaders in this area. There is NO CHARGE for attendance, but Registration is Required.
Henry Berman& Liam Spenser - ScynceLED.com.
Dive into the details of the Emerson Effect and how it dramatically improves photosynthesis rates and how to take advantage of it. Explore the purpose, mechanism and value of the pigments cryptochrome and phytochrome - the research associated and the impact they have on plant growth (morphology and quality, and yield). The webinar delivers scientific knowledge and information to growers to empower them to utilize these systems to improve the quality of flower or finished product, yield, and overall plant health. Its goal is to educate growers on a more nuanced and cutting-edge part of photobiology.
Henry Berman draws on over two decades of experience. Specializing in commercial cultivation for the past decade, Henry has focused on applying manufacturing principles to commercial agriculture and has a proven track record of helping clients reduce operational costs, increase revenue and profitability. His comprehensive approach extends beyond operational improvements to encompass financial planning, resource optimization, and regulatory compliance. As a dedicated advocate for technology, progress and success in cultivation, his goal is to empower businesses to achieve consistent, predictable results.
Liam Spenser has over 9 years of agricultural experience including multiple horticultural crops. He is a highly experienced cultivator and advisor in the cannabis industry and holds an Environmental Science degree.He has focused the past several years on CEA cannabis cultivation in both large scale multi-state, operator-owned greenhouses and craft indoor operations. He has a wealth of knowledge on technology and LEDs and has been representing Scynce LED since 2023.
Register HERE
August 21, 11 a.m. CDT
"Can Ag & Solar Co-Exist? The Promise and Threat of Agrivoltaics"
National Ag Law Center Program
Federal, state, and local governments advance policies to increase the percentage of United States energy demand supplied by renewable energy. At the same time, existing policies strive to preserve farmland, particularly prime farmland. Few policies or regulations address how these sometimes-dueling policy objectives can be achieved at the same time.
This webinar discusses the principles of including agrivoltaics, a policy that promises the best of both worlds by allowing agricultural endeavors on land occupied by solar panels. Although promising, many questions remain. The presenters will ask questions involving the impact of agrivoltaics on the type of agriculture, agricultural infrastructure needs and economic benefits to the community. Through examples and best regulatory practices, this webinar seeks to inform the discussion on the ability of agriculture and agrivoltaics to coexist in a way that detracts from neither enterprise.
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September - "Farm Stress" (Heat stress legislation, farm stress and Agrisafe)
Future Topics -
Retail Automation (Farm stands, direct to consumer sales, etc.)
Succession / Transition Planning
Past Webinars:
ASAC Members can log-in to the "Members Only" section to access past ASAC-Hosted Webinars.