2018 The Landscape Conference will be on October 25th
(Just in time to pick up those last minute Credits!)
Location is the Rutgers EcoComplex,
1200 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown, NJ 08505.
There will be PLENTY OF PESTICIDE CREDITS
Agenda and Credit Information is below.
The 2018 NJNLA Landscape Conference
Members: $85 | Non-Members*: $125
~Breakfast and lunch included with registration~
Registration open at 8:30am
Pesticide Track 1
9:00 am-10:00 am Speaker: Stephen Bross, NJDEP
Topic: How DEP is handling updated regulations
Description: With new regulations passed last year this talk will explain
what those changes are and how the DEP is working with applicators to
make sure they are compliant. Regulation updates regarding Commercial
and Private Pesticide Applicators on rules, website updates and WPS
changes from the EPA.
10:00 am-11:00 am Speaker: Ryan Rieder, NJ Dept. of Agriculture
Topic: Updates to EAB, Spotted Lanternfly and Boxwood blight
Description: As new and established pests and diseases are always a
concern to the industry as well as homeowners this talk will update you
on what is happening with some unwanted issues in the landscape
these days, how to identify them and what your choices are for
combating them.
11:00 am-12 noon Speaker: Steve Rettke, Rutgers
Topic: What pests and diseases should you be looking for in today's
landscape and how to handle the concerned homeowner
Description: What are the pests and diseases you should be looking for
and when. There are several things to consider when assessing and IPM
approach to proper landscaping. This talk will help you to understand all
your options
12 noon-1:00 pm Lunch and visit with Vendors
1:00 pm-2:00 pm Speaker: Jeff Weld, Bayer
Topic: New pollinator chemistry and how to include pollinator friendly
habitat in your landscape designs
Description: The state of pollinators in New Jersey, new chemistries
coming down the road for Varroa Mites, ways to increase and include
pollinator habitat in your landscape design.
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Speaker: Richard McCoy, McCoy Horticultural Services
Topic: "An Introduction to Organic Land Care"
Description: Participants will gain a better understanding of how to
Utilize organic/ecological landscape design, maintenance strategies,
organic fertility, organic disease and insect control options and how to apply
these strategies in their businesses.
· What is Organic Land Care (OLC)
· The Rutgers OLC Best Management Practices Manual
· Practical applications of (OLC)
. Solutions to problematic landscape areas
· Organic Turf and Landscape maintenance systems
. Organic vs Synthetic
Both Tracks will combine for keynote/last talk
3:00 pm-4:00 pm Speaker: Rob Colman, Compliance Assistance Specialist- US Depart. of Labor - OSHA
Topic: Silica Dust, OSHA Regulations & Hands-on Demo
Description: This talk will provide an overview of the current OSHA
Regulations regarding silica dust and how they apply to our industry.
The available options to be in compliance with these regulations will
also, be discussed. A demonstration of using an apparatus while dry
cutting pavers are included.
4:00 pm
Signing for Pesticide credits and CEU’s | Visiting with Vendors
Track 1 Credits:
NJ: 10 (Demonstration & Research) - 02
3A (Ornamentals) - 04
3B (Turf) - 02
3C (Interior Plantscape) - 02
CORE (Basic Safety & Handling) - 02
PRIV (Private Applicator Exam) - 02
PA: 00 - Core - 2
PC - Private Category - 6
05 - Forest Pest Control - 2
06 - Ornamental and Shade Trees - 4
07 - Lawn and Turf - 1
18 - Demonstration and Research - 5
23 - Park/School Pest Control - 5
Fertilizer: 2 credits
APLD: 6 credits
ASLA: 5 Credits
NJUCF: 3.5 credits
CNLP: 2 Professional and 4 Environment
English/Spanish Track 2
9am to 12pm and 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Speaker: Paul Stanziale State Certified Educator in Agriculture NJDOE
CORE Pesticide Topics English and Spanish
CORE Pesticide Topics Inglés y Español
English & Spanish Basic Training and Basic CORE Topics
This 4.5 hour class is an update on the latest Pesticide rules and regulations for National and State Rules, Regulations, and Laws. It can be used for NJ Basic Training requirement for Applicators or Operators initial requirement or for credit for those who already hold a license. Topics include the types of licensing, storage requirements, notification requirements, First Aid, label interpretation, calculations for mixing correctly, and many other rules, regulations and laws are reviewed. This is the mandatory course for newcomers and doubles as excellent refresher and update course for maintaining one's CORE continuing education requirement.
12pm to 12:30pm - There will be a Half Hour Lunch
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Speaker: Raul Cabrera, Extension Specialist - Rutgers University
Title: SPANISH: Identifying common pests and disease in landscape plants (Identificación de plagas y enfermedades comunes en plantas de jardín).
Description: "In this talk we will address some common insects and diseases affecting plants and trees used in New Jersey urban landscapes, providing clues for their identification, damages they cause and some typical control methods.
En esta charla hablaremos sobre algunos insectos y enfermedades comunes en plantas de jardín en New Jersey, proveyendo síntomas y señales que ayuden a su identificación, los daños que causan y algunos métodos usados para su control."
3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Speaker: Rob Colman, Compliance Assistance Specialist- US Depart. of Labor - OSHA
Topic: Silica Dust, OSHA Regulations & Hands-on Demo
Description: This talk will provide an overview of the current OSHA regulations regarding silica dust and how they apply to our industry. The available options to be in compliance with these regulations will also, be discussed. A demonstration of using an apparatus while dry cutting pavers are included.
4:00 pm
Signing for Pesticide credits and CEU’s | Visiting with Vendors
Track 2 Credits:
NJ: CORE - (Basic Safety & Handling) - 7
3A - (Ornamentals) - 2
3B - (Turf) - 2
3C - (Interior Plantscape) - 2
6B - (Right-of-way) - 7
PP2 - (Private Applicator Category) - 7
PA: 00 - Core - 6
PC - Private Category - 2
06 - Ornamental and Shade Trees - 2
18 - Demonstration and Research - 2
23 - Park / School Pest Control - 2
NJUCF: 1 credit
CNLP: 3 Professional and 3.5 Environment
REFUND POLICY - You may receive a refund up to 1 week prior to this event. Less than 7 days NJNLA has already incurred costs for your attendance and no refund will be issued.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED - Tickets sold the day of the event are $10 additional.
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