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The New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association hosts several conferences and events through out the year, which include the Retail Roundtable, Greenhouse Growers Conference, Summer Plant Symposium, and The Landscape Conference. In addition we support and endorse the NJ Plants Tradeshow produced by MAC Events. This blog hosts information about current, past, and upcoming events.

 

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SPS15: Landscape Recertification Classes

Posted By Dominick Mondi, Thursday, May 28, 2015
Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015

The 2015 Summer Plant Symposium is right around the corner! See below for information about the landscape recertification courses, then CLICK HERE to register for the event!

These classes are being presented in partnership with the New Jersey Green Industry Council.


 

Exhibitors and Registration begin at 9:00am 

Classes begin at 10:00am

Rules and regulations update for pesticide applicators – Dr. Steven Bross, NJDEP​: Get the latest on news from the NJDEP directly from Steven Bross, Environmental Specialist and one of the leaders in the Pesticide Control Program.  Stephen will review any changes, current or forthcoming, to the pesticide program that might affect you as an applicator.

Business Round Table​ - This is your chance to get the answer you need to the business challenges you face.  Insurance, Employee retention, and other discussions will be guided by industry experts, but engaging with your peers will help you get the answers you are looking for.

Dr. Neil Hendrickson, Bartlett Tree Experts – Diagnosing common insect and disease problems of mature trees​ - Managing large mature trees is an important part of property management, especially for large sights or high-end residential clients.  Dr. Hendrickson is a researcher with the Bartlett Tree Expert Company and will share valuable information to help you identify common problems in mature landscape trees.

John Patten, PBI Gordon – Latest in Weed Control in Turf and Landscape Beds​ - Managing weeds remains a top priority for property managers and landscape professionals. John Patten of PBI Gordon will discuss the most common weeds and control methods available to professional applicators.

Paul Kurtz, NJDA – Invasive tree pests, their ID and preventative measures​ - Emerald Ash Borers, Asian Longhorned Beetle, Wooly Adelgid, just to name a few! Invasive forest pests are affecting managed landscapes more than ever and this talk, presented by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Paul Kurtz, will arm you with the info you need.

Rich Buckley, Rutgers University - NJ’s most common insect and diseases in turf​ - Even the most commonplace pest and disease discussions are exciting when presented by Rich Buckley from Rutgers University!  Rich will bring his unique and engaging presentation style to this event and present what his lab sees as the most common turf problems facing New Jersey this season.

Dr. George Hamilton, Rutgers University – Spill Management and the use of PPE’s​ - Safety procedures for cleaning up dangerous chemical spills are important for you and your employees to understand. Dr. Hamilton will review the standard procedures for clean-up, disposal, reporting, and protective equipment when a spill occurs

The above program has been approved for the following credits:

NJ Pesticide Credits:  13-4, 1A-5, 3A-3, 3B-2, 6B-2, CORE-2 and PP2-5.
PA Pesticide Credits:  CORE-2, PC-5, 05-1, 06-3, 07-3, 18-5 and 23-5.
NY Pesticide Credits:  CORE-0.50, 10-2.50, 3a-2.50, 3b-1.50, 25-2.00, 6a-0.50 and 9-1.00

Additionally, ISA and CNLP credits have been applied for.

Following the third stop the tour returns to the Rutgers Gardens for the Barbecue Cook Out followed by keynote presenter Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer Gardens!

The evening concludes with social time and tour of the gardens for those interested.

Tags:  CORE  Education  Events  Landscape  Pest Credits  SPS15  Summer Plant Symposium 

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Pesticide Credits Approved for The Landscape Conference

Posted By Dominick Mondi, Tuesday, September 30, 2014

The following talks have been approved for credits at The Landscape Conference on October 29, 2014 at the Aloft Hotel in Mount Laurel:

IPM For Landscape and Turf

NJ: 13-2, 3A-2, 3B-2

PA: PC-2, 06-2, 07-2, 18-2, 23-2

CNLP: 1-Env.

 

Pesticide License Rules and Enforcement

NJ: Core - 2 00

PA: Core - 2

CNLP: 1-Prof.

 

Landscape Pest Management Using Organic Landcare Practices

NJ: 13-2, 3A-2, 3B-2

PA: PC-2, 06-2, 18-2, 23-2

CNLP: 1-Env.

 

Broadleaf Weed control in Turf and Landscape Beds

NJ: 13-2, 3A-2, 3B-2, Core - 1

PA: PC-2, 06-2, 07-2, 18-2, 23-2

CNLP: 1-Env.

 

Improving Organics Through Compost

NJ: 13-2, 3A-2, 3B-2

 

Click here for more information and to register for The Landscape Conference.

Tags:  CNLP  CORE  Pest Credits  The Landscape Conference 

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Pollinator Protection In Managed Landscapes

Posted By Dominick Mondi, Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Presented by Jeff Weld, Bayer Territory Manager

Speakers Bio – Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ornamental Horticulture from the Ohio State University.  His experience over the past thirty five years in the green industries and agriculture includes several sales and management positions.  Jeff sold seed treatments, owned and operated small landscape business for over eight years and spent nineteen years in sales and management with the turf and ornamental business unit of Bayer CropScience.  Jeff has given literally hundreds of educational presentations on subjects as diverse as the T&O business.  Jeff is currently a certified arborist.  He served on numerous industry associations throughout the northeast and New Jersey.  Jeff received the "Member of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Association of Lawncare Professionals in addition to numerous Bayer Awards. 

Course Description – The presentation will focus on Bees and factors impacting Bee health. 

1.      What are Neonicotinoids?

a.       A group of insecticide chemistries

2.      Why are they in the news?

a.       Impact on Honey Bees

3.      Do Neonicotinoids kill bees?

4.      Do Neonicotinoids cause Colony Collapse Disorder?

5.      Will we lose the use of Neonicotinoids?

6.      Why Use Neonicotinoids?

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS IMPORTANT TALK AT THE SUMMER PLANT SYMPOSIUM

Tags:  CORE  Pest Credits  Pollinators  SPS14  Summer Plant Symposium 

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Pesticide Application Techniques

Posted By Administration, Monday, July 7, 2014
Updated: Thursday, July 3, 2014

Presented by: John Pattern, PBI-Gordon Corporation

John Patten has 39 years of experience in the Turf & Ornamental Industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in from Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. John started in the industry with a commercial landscaping and maintenance company who had with Johnson & Johnson as their primary customer. He added 13 years in the Liquid Fertilizer Industry, starting as a custom applicator (+55,000 acres), moving to Sales and Trouble-shooting with an emphasis on Turf & Ornamentals, as well as Agriculture.      

John has been with PBI Gordon for 20+ years as a Territory Manager covering at any given time, regions from Virginia to Maine. He spends approximately 4 months each year educating professionals in our Industry how to properly apply pesticides. He teaches education seminars throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. In many instances these sessions are through the State Universities.     

John is a licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator in New Jersey and New York State and has served on numerous Industry Organizations including the Plant Food Education Society, which later merged with the Pesticide Association of New Jersey, to become the New Jersey Agribusiness Association. (Serving 2 years as their President.), and is presently serving as the Secretary of the New Jersey Green Industry Council, as well as the Education Committee Chair. Course Description - This course will cover all of the following:

•         Considerations for Application

•         Liquid Applications versus Dry Applications

•         "What Can Go Wrong”?

•         Nozzle Options and Nomenclature

•         Selecting the Best Nozzles for Specific Applications

•         Uniformity in Application

•         Drift versus Volatility

•         Why Calibration is Essential

•         Mixing Order of Pesticides

•         Questions

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER PLANT SYMPOSIUM

Tags:  CORE  Pest Credits  SPS14  Summer Plant Symposium 

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