2026 Greenhouse Hydroponic Tomato Intensive Workshop

A three-day intensive workshop hosted by the UArizona's Controlled Environment Agriculture Center on hydroponic tomato production.

About this Event


Details:

Join the University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (UA-CEAC) for the Greenhouse Hydroponic Tomato Intensive Workshop (online and in-person). This three-day workshop focuses on tomato production using greenhouse hydroponic methods and is a great option for those just getting started in hydroponic growing or novice growers wanting to quickly expand their knowledge and skills. Limited in-person seating.

What you get:

• Hands-on experiential learning at UA CEAC (in-person only)
• Access to lecture materials crafted from 20+ years of research experience
• Q&A time with faculty
• Certificate of completion
• Tons of knowledge!

Schedule:

The workshop will be hosted Friday–Sunday (Jan 9th, 10th, and 11th) from 9 AM–5 PM on-site and from 9 AM–12 PM online. Arizona will be on Mountain Standard Time in January.

Each day of the workshop will have lectures in the morning (9 AM–12 PM). In-person participants will attend at the CEAC classroom, while online participants will be able to access the lectures live via Zoom. All participants will receive a copy of the presentation materials.

In addition to the lectures, in-person participants will have three days of hands-on lessons in the Teaching Greenhouse during the afternoons (1 PM–5 PM). Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided on all three days of the workshop.

Check out the full schedule below!

2026 Hydropinic Tomato Workshop Schedule

Note that Arizona does not change for Daylight Savings Time, and thus is GMT -6 during daylight savings and GMT -7 during standard time.

Discounts:

We offer discounts for university students, Arizona residents, University of Arizona affiliates, members of federally recognized Native American tribes, and large groups. Please contact Aaron Tevik at YXRldmlrIHwgYXJpem9uYSAhIGVkdQ== to inquire about discount codes before registering.

Accommodations:

We recommend staying at the Homewood Suites by Hilton, located within the St. Philips Plaza, is a short 10-minute walk from the CEAC facilities.

Included with your stay are free breakfast, free parking, free WiFi, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. There are also plenty of restaurants and shops located within the Plaza.

Additional Hotel Recommendations:

• The Eddy Hotel is a brand new hotel by Hilton and is a short 3-minute drive from the CEAC.
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall hotel is a short 6-minute drive from the CEAC.
• Aloft Tucson University by Marriot is an 11-minute drive from the CEAC.

Refund Policy:

If you are unable to attend this workshop, you may request to cancel your ticket for a full refund up to 14 days before the date and time of the event. Cancellations made between 7–14 days before the event will incur a 10% fee. Cancellations made within one week prior to the event will result in no refund issued.

For questions, email YmUtY2VhYyB8IGFyaXpvbmEgISBlZHU= or call 520-626-9566.
For more information, visit us at https://ceac.arizona.edu/

Jan 9th


🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Check in for in-person participants
Morning Session (Online and In-Person)

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Introductions and History of CEAC

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Overview of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and Hydroponics

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hydroponic Tomato Propagation and Transplanting
Afternoon Session (In-Person Only)

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch!

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
CEAC Facilities Tour

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Break!

🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Hands-on Hydroponic Tomato Propagation

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hands-on Hydroponic Tomato Transplanting

Jan 10th


🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Check in for in-person participants
Morning Session (Online and In-Person)

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions and Plant Nutrition

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Plant Response to Light and Environmental Factors

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tomato Morphology and Plant Steering
Afternoon Session (In-Person Only)

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch!

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Hands-on with Nutrient Solution Stocks, Fertigation, and EC/pH Measurements

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hands-on with Greenhouse Equipment, Sensors, and Controls

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break!

🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Hands-on Hydroponic Tomato Steering

Jan 11th


🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Check in for in-person participants
Morning Session (Online and In-Person)

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for CEA and Vine Crops

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tomato Pollination, Fruit Development, and Harvesting/Grading

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Review and Q&A with CEAC Faculty!
Afternoon Session (In-Person Only)

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch!

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Hands-on with IPM and Beneficial Insects

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hands-on with Greenhouse Bumblebees and Tomato Pollination

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break!

🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Hands-on Harvesting, Grading, and Tasting Hydroponic Tomato!

🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Group Photo and Farewells!

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