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Educational Programs for 2008

Throughout the year, UMass Extension's Floriculture Program offers a number of workshops for commercial flower growers, many in conjunction with industry associations. The workshops are designed to heighten knowledge of environmentally sound pest management strategies, business management, and current issues relating to greenhouse crop production. Don't forget to also visit:


The Basics of Plant Problem Diagnosis

April 8, 2008
10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Ramada Inn (Darlings Restaurant)
Rte 114, Seekonk, MA

Program and Registration Form
(PDF flier )

Sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Extension Floriculture Program and Northeast SARE

Contact Paul Lopes, 508-295-2212 ext. 24, lopes@umext.umass.edu. or Tina Smith, 413-545-5306, tsmith@umext.umass.edu


2008 Sustainable Greenhouse Health Maintenance Program

The University of Massachusetts Extension Floriculture Program is now accepting registrations for one-to-one training for the 2008 spring crops season. This project is designed to assist growers in Massachusetts who have diversified farms that include greenhouses. Extension educators work one on one with growers demonstrating the use of on-site disease test kits, pH and EC meters and helping growers identify pests and choose solutions to pest problems.

Farmers who have greenhouses growing spring crops are encouraged to call and arrange for a visit to their greenhouses. Cooperating growers will be required to provide information for a short survey and follow-up evaluations.

If you are interested in participating in this project, contact Tina Smith, 413-545-5306, tsmith@umext.umass.edu or Paul Lopes, 508-295-2212 ext. 24, lopes@umext.umass.edu.


Pesticide Education Program Workshops
For a complete list of Pesticide Education Program Workshops, contact Natalia Clifton, UMass Extension at 413-545-1044 or check the Pesticide Education Website.

Massachusetts Pesticide Exams
Contact the Dept. of Food and Agriculture Pesticide Bureau at (617) 626-1785 or check the Pesticide Bureau's website.

 
 


 
 
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