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November 2018
The 24th International Pepper Conference
The 24th International Pepper Conference will be held November 4-6, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. This international conference provides numerous opportunities for participants to share up-to-date information and research, and to discuss common concerns with colleagues from around the world. This exchange of information is vital to the continued improvement and international advancement of peppers and we invite you to join us. Conference Purpose The purpose of the conference is to bring together those with an interest in the status…
Find out more »Master Vector-Borne Disease Management Certification Course – Weslaco, Texas
3-Day Mosquito Workshop Includes: Vector Biology and Ecology: Training focused on Medical/Veterinary Entomology Epidemiology of Vector-Borne Diseases: Field instruction and Lab experience in vector surveillance Prevention & Communication Activities: Instruction on community-wide implementation of prevention strategies, tools for developing programs Insecticide Resistance Monitoring: Hands-on application methods for assessing insecticide resistance monitoring Outbreak Response for Vector-borne Diseases: Integration of vector/pathogen surveillance and assessment with vector control management All Fees Covered - Breakfast/Lunch Register at https://livestockvetento.tamu.edu/3-day-master-vector-certification-course/ or (254) 965-4144 ext. 225
Find out more »Growing Innovations conference
It's Time to Rethink How You Farm The world of specialty agriculture industry never stops changing, and success means growing and changing along with it. Today's farm environment is as complex as ever: Production costs continue to rise, with narrowing margins and flat growth. Labor is harder to come by and harder to keep. Growing seasons are less and less predictable. And there's an influx of new technologies that have the indisputable power to drive your farm forward. How do…
Find out more »Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care
Join CT NOFA's Organic Land Care Program on Monday August 13 through Thursday August 16, 2018 each day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Common Grounds High School in East Hartford for a hands-on organic land care accreditation course. $695 per head. Group discounts and referral discounts available. Scholarships available to Connecticut residents. Apply here! This course is ideal for landscapers, lawn care pros, garden caretakers, park and land trust managers, landscape architects, educators, gardeners, and anyone else who is interested in learning how to…
Find out more »Integrated Pest Management—A Simple Solution to Problem Pests in Elderly and Disabled Public Housing
Join us for this free webinar training to hear Drs. Gouge, Li, and Nair describe efforts to implement an IPM program in HUD subsidized multiunit properties that house low-income elderly and persons with disabilities. Results over 2.8 years, across 5 buildings, showed significant reduction of German cockroaches and bed bugs. Averaging reductions across all sites there was an 87% reduction in units with German cockroaches and an 93% reduction in units with bed bugs. Learn how the team accomplished this…
Find out more »2018 Annual AAIE Conference
It's time to register for the 2018 annual Association of Applied IPM Ecologists conference in Visalia CA, at the Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center. Lots of great speakers, breakout sessions and roundtables on current issues. Don’t miss out. Click here to register
Find out more »US EPA Webinar: Examining the Evidence: How School Buildings Affect Student Health, Thinking and Performance
Join the EPA and experts from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in a discussion on student health, thinking and performance. Also, learn strategies to create a healthier environment for students and staff. Register for the webinar here.
Find out more »December 2018
Master Vector-Borne Disease Management Certification Course – Houston, Texas
3-Day Mosquito Workshop Includes: Vector Biology and Ecology: Training focused on Medical/Veterinary Entomology Epidemiology of Vector-Borne Diseases: Field instruction and Lab experience in vector surveillance Prevention & Communication Activities: Instruction on community-wide implementation of prevention strategies, tools for developing programs Insecticide Resistance Monitoring: Hands-on application methods for assessing insecticide resistance monitoring Outbreak Response for Vector-borne Diseases: Integration of vector/pathogen surveillance and assessment with vector control management All Fees Covered - Breakfast/Lunch Register at https://livestockvetento.tamu.edu/3-day-master-vector-certification-course/ or (254) 965-4144 ext. 225
Find out more »EPA Webinar, Fleas – Pet Annoyance and Public Health Issue
This webinar addresses the increasingly significant public health risk posed by wild and domestic fleas as well as their management in homes with pets. Click here to register.
Find out more »State of Ag Retail Distribution: Insights from Industry Experts
A perfect storm of changes is impacting the ag retail distribution chain. From a declining commodities market and consolidation at every level, to trade tariffs and e-commerce business models, a slew of factors are radically altering every aspect of the supply channel. Staying on top of this ever-changing market landscape can be daunting. That's why the editors of CropLife magazine are presenting the exclusive webinar "The State of Ag Retail Distribution: Insights from Industry Experts." Click here to sign up
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