MFGA Winter Meeting and Education • February 24, 2026
New England Botanical Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association
Due to the lateness of this announcement, you can bring your payment to the meeting but please preregister for our attendance count. Contact Bob Luczai at 508-935-8264 or email Bob by Friday February 13, 2026
Full day registrations include lunch! Registration at the door (day of the meeting) is available but lunch may not be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate as many people as possible.
Two pesticide recertification credits have been approved for this program.
Cost: $70/person for full day registration | $45/person for half day registration (morning or afternoon, lunch not included)
Click the button below for a downloadable pdf that includes the registration form and complete agenda.
9–9:30am
Registration with complimentary coffee and pastries
9:30–10am
Incentive Programs for Agricultural Energy Improvements
Griffin Pelaia, Agricultural and Energy Engineer, UMass Extension
10–11am
What’s New in Biocontrol for Greenhouse Crops
with Phil Gerry, Technical Sales Consultant, Koppert USA
11–11:30am
Get ready for Spring—Best Practices for Sampling and Submitting Samples
with Geoffrey Njue, Extension Educator UMass Extension
11:30am–12:30pm
A Review of the Best New Varieties of Plants to Order for 2026
with Kerri Stafford, Head Grower, Annual Production Manager, Cavicchio Greenhouses
12:30–1:30pm
Lunch and MFGA Business Session (Annual Meeting)
1:30–3pm
Special Presentation: Growing & Marketing Outdoor Cut Flowers
with Nicky Bartley, owner, Cross Street Flower Farm, Norwell, MA
For more information contact:
Bob Luczai, MFGA: 508-935-8264 (cell)
Due to the lateness of this announcement, you can bring your payment to the meeting but please preregister for our attendance count. Contact Bob Luczai at 508-935-8264 or email Bob by Friday February 13, 2026
Full day registrations include lunch! Registration at the door (day of the meeting) is available but lunch may not be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate as many people as possible.
Two pesticide recertification credits have been approved for this program.
Cost: $70/person for full day registration | $45/person for half day registration (morning or afternoon, lunch not included)
Click the button below for a downloadable pdf that includes the registration form and complete agenda.
