Registration for California Spring Trials 2025 Is Now Open
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National Garden Bureau (NGB) has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 California Spring Trials (CAST). This event, taking place March 25-29, 2025, at various locations throughout California, offers industry professionals a glimpse into the future of horticulture, showcasing the latest plant varieties and breeding advancements.
Registration is mandatory for attendance. Registration will close on March 17, 2025.
Streamlined Registration Process:
The NGB has implemented a new, user-friendly registration system to enhance the CAST experience. Attendees can now register at caspringtrials.us, where they will find clear instructions on creating their personalized schedules. This system allows for efficient group registration, enabling one person to register up to 10 traveling companions on their behalf.
Planning Made Easy:
The caspringtrials.us website provides valuable resources to assist attendees in planning their visit. Two suggested itineraries offer a starting point for exploring the various trial locations, while hotel and restaurant recommendations help optimize travel logistics.
Media Coverage:
Stay informed about CAST 2025 throughout the entire event cycle. The website will be regularly updated with pre-event press releases, real-time coverage during the event, and post-event summaries.
Why Attend:
“CAST is an important part of the program development process for Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants. It’s one of the first places we get to see new introductions live and in person. The uniqueness of the event allows us one-on-one time with breeders to learn about their new products, review older genetic lines, and see what is coming down the pipeline. We frequently see new technology and treatments in the industry and it affords the opportunity to interact with and exchange information with other industry members in a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere,” says Susie Raker, Vice-President of Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants.
“CAST plays a valuable role in Mast Young Plants’ new variety selection process each year. We begin evaluating potential new varieties by growing them in our Michigan greenhouses, and our visit to CAST allows us to continue evaluating varieties at breeders’ facilities in California. CAST also provides the opportunity for us to speak directly with plant breeders, connect with colleagues across the industry, and learn about upcoming industry trends. These valuable experiences at CAST play an important role in the varieties that MYP decides to offer to our customers for the upcoming season,” says Brian Weesies, General Manager of Mast Young Plants.
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