Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:39:24 -0500
From: Debbie Roos
Subject: register now for Pest Insect ID workshop!
While tending your vegetable or cut flower crops on your farm or garden, do you ever find yourself wondering if that insect you encountered is friend or foe? Should I celebrate it or squish it, you ask yourself?
Well now your questions can be answered if you register to attend this upcoming workshop brought to you by the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension:
February 24, 2011: Vegetable & Cut Flower Insect Pest Identification
The deadline for registration is February 21.
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer an insect ID workshop as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series on Thursday, February 24, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Agricultural Building in Pittsboro. “Vegetable & Cut Flower Insect Pest Identification” will be presented by Chatham County Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos. Participants will learn how to identify the different life stages of the major pests of vegetables and cut flowers.
Participants will receive a CD-ROM with handouts and resources and a hand lens for insect identification. This workshop will provide 2 continuing certification credits for private and commercial pesticide applicators in classes L, N, O, D, and X.
The cost for the workshop is $10. The deadline for registration is February 21. To register, download the registration form on the Growing Small Farms website at http://bit.ly/qb7UB and mail with your check.
Also, don’t forget about these other upcoming Cooperative Extension workshops:
March 8, 2011: Edible Ginger Production
March 14, 2011: Organic Disease Management for Vegetables
March 24, 2011: Beneficial Insect Identification
April 25, 2011: Organic Pest Management for Vegetables and Cut Flowers
Details for each workshop and registration information can be found on the Growing Small Farms website at http://bit.ly/qb7UB
Have a great weekend,
Debbie
Debbie Roos
Agricultural Extension Agent
Chatham County Center
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
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