IPM Workshop for Safe Playing Fields: Keeping the Pests Out on a Budget
August 3, 2017 8:30 - 3:00 at Coxsackie-Athens High School, Coxsackie, NY
School and sports turf managers have two opportunities to take advantage of this free workshop!
June 27th Mahopac Schools, Mahopac, NY (separate registration)
August 3rd Coxsackie-Athens High School, Coxsackie, NY
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
SPEAKERS:
· Dr. Frank Rossi
· David Chinery
· Mark Solan
· Dr. Kyle Wickings
· Dr. Jenny Kao-Kniffin
· Joellen Lampman
PROGRAM:
· Growing Green Turf: The Basics
· Growing Green Turf: Advanced
· Weeds and Insects: IPM Strategies for Long-Term
· Rotating Field Stations:
o Turf Weed ID
o Insect Pest ID
o Management options
o Turf Q & A
o Goose Deterrents & Deceits
· Assessing Tick Risk
· Turf Overseeding: Benefits and How-to’s
NYS DEC Pesticide Credits in Categories 3a, 10, and 25 and STMA CEUs have been applied for.
The workshop is free for school and park personnel and $25 for other turf managers. Preregistration is required. Coffee and lunch provided.
For additional information, visit http://turf.cals.cornell.edu/.
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