Partners launch new four part training session

Priva, in partnership with the Plant Empowerment Academy and represented by Jan O. Voogt, co-founder and original author of Plant Empowerment, is launching an exclusive 30-minute kickoff webinar on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST (8:00 AM PST). This free online session will serve as the introduction to a four-part, instructor-led training series that connects proven theory with hands-on application using Priva's advanced greenhouse control systems.

The webinar will highlight several key features. Participants will have the opportunity to meet industry experts, including Jan O. Voogt from the Plant Empowerment Academy and Hein Jasperse from Priva, with Henry Vangameren serving as the moderator. Additionally, attendees will receive a preview of the four-part live course, including details on the topics and schedule. The training is especially beneficial for growers, offering improvements in crop health, reductions in resource use, and enhanced sustainable profitability.

The training series is scheduled as follows: The first session, "Homogeneous Greenhouse Climate through Smart Ventilation," will take place on September 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The second session, "Effective Moisture Removal through Smart Ventilation and Screening," is on September 24, 2025, also at 11:00 AM EST. The third session, titled "Plant Health through Screening Against Radiation Losses," will be on October 1, 2025, at the same time. The final session, "Plant Balance through RTR Strategy," concludes the series on October 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST.

Each session will run approximately 60 minutes. Registration for the full series is now available through the Priva Academy.

About the presenters
Jan O. Voogt is a co-founder of the Plant Empowerment Academy and one of the original authors of Plant Empowerment. He is an internationally recognized climate and irrigation specialist known for translating complex growing principles into practical, data-driven strategies aimed at enhancing crop performance and sustainability.

Hein Jasperse is a Horticulture Consultant at Priva, specializing in the application of data-driven strategies to improve crop outcomes. He focuses on helping growers increase yield, quality, and efficiency through the use of Priva solutions.