UMass Extension Conference - Extending the Research
Starts: December 2, 2009
Location: Holiday Inn, Brockton, MA
UMass Extension and Plymouth County Cooperative Extension are sponsoring an important daylong symposium for Green Industry professionals and municipal employees with horticultural responsibilities. Landscapers, arborists, garden center personnel, foresters, tree wardens, and state and town agency personnel that work in the areas of pest management and public relations will all benefit from this program.
For almost 100 years, UMass Extension, in collaboration with USDA and local County Government, has conducted applied and basic research that addresses the needs of citizens, businesses, and public agencies in Massachusetts. This Extension Conference, “Extending the Research” will highlight some of that research that is currently relevant to the Green Industry. UMass faculty and Extension specialists, along with staff from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, will present updates on the Asian Longhorned Beetle, Winter Moth, Mile-a-minute vine, non-invasive weed control, new invasive turf pests and much more, to prepare Green Industry professionals to meet the challenges of the 2010 growing season.
Six pesticide contact hours available for categories 29, 36, and Applicators License. 1 MCA, 1 MCH, 2 MCLP, and 5 CFE credits available. ISA credit has been requested.
For a registration form or to register online, go to http://www.umassgreeninfo.org/programs/conferences.html
A copy of the agenda is available online by clicking "To register by mail with check or PO#: Download registration form" under the description.
Contact: Ellen Weeks
Phone: (413) 545-0895
http://www.umassgreeninfo.org/