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Green Industry IPM Workshop   
April 20th, 2011 @ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Mills River, NC
 

Identification of diseases, insects and weeds found in APRIL in the landscape and nursery. Discussion of IPM principles and current control recommendations of these plant problems. Registration is $5 per class or $25 for all 6 classes. To register see "more information" below or contact the Buncombe County Extension office, 255-5522. NC pesticide credits are available, 2 in categories GHLNODX.

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Event Location
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759

Contact
Amanda Stone at (828) 255-5522

Event Sponsor
NCCES

Organic Pest Management for Vegetables and Cut Flowers   
April 25th, 2011 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pittsboro, NC

The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a pest management workshop as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series on Monday, April 25, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Agricultural Building in Pittsboro. "Organic Pest Management for Vegetables and Cut Flowers" will be presented by Chatham County Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos. We will discuss cultural, physical, and biological controls as well as organic pesticides. Participants will learn about effective control strategies for the primary vegetable and cut flower pests. Participants will receive a CD-ROM with handouts and resources and a hand lens for insect identification. This workshop will provide 2 continuing certification credits for private and commercial pesticide applicators in classes L, N, O, D, and X.

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Event Location
Agriculture Building Auditorium
45 South St.
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Contact
Debbie Roos at (919) 542-8202

Event Sponsor
North Carolina Cooperative Extension