
Advancements in Growing Media: How New Fibers are Securing a Sustainable Future
Room B119Substrate technologies have continued to evolve as more growers are adopting containerized systems. With the introduction of wood fiber [read more]
SHOW DATES: AUGUST 20-22, 2025 SHOW HOURS: Wednesday: 12pm – 5pm | Thursday: 10am – 5pm | Friday: 10am – 2pm Contact: 503-682-5089
Brian Schulker is a substrate scientist working for the Jiffy innovation and research and development team. He has a background in soil physics, horticulture, and substrate water efficiency and specializes in the use of alternative substrate amendments for sustainable crop production. Brian received his M.S. and Ph.D. in horticulture at North Carolina State University. His research at NC State focused on the dynamic changes in growing media through the uses of new, sustainable fibers for cultivation and serves as the business development manager of growing media for Jiffy Products International.
Substrate technologies have continued to evolve as more growers are adopting containerized systems. With the introduction of wood fiber [read more]
Wednesday, August 20
Show Hours: 12–5 p.m.
Seminar Hours: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 21
Show Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Seminar Hours: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Friday, August 22
Show Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Seminar Hours: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
MAILING:
29751 SW Town Center Loop W.
Wilsonville, OR 97070
888-283-7219 | 503-682-5089
Farwest@OAN.org
The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN), a non-profit trade association that represents more than 700 individual nursery stock producers, retailers, landscapers and related companies serving the nursery and greenhouse industry.
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