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News:
Funds Available to Support IPM-Related Travel
July 1, 2008
The Northeast Vegetable IPM Working Group has funds to help support northeastern growers, vegetable and/or strawberry specialists,
Cooperative Extension educators or county agents, crop consultants, government agency staff, and agricultural professionals
in nonprofit organizations with their travels. Through it's Educator Exchange Program, the
working group is helping professionals learn about and share IPM practices. Interested parties must
submit an application by July 30, 2008 and travel must take place before
September 1, 2008. More.
(PDF)
2008 Sustainable Ag Expo
June 30, 2008 Growers, consultants, resource professionals, Extension employees and vendors are all invited to this year's Sustainable Ag Expo, November 13-14, 2008, in Monterey, CA. The expo will feature crop specific and general seminars, promotions for sponsors and exhibitors, a trade show and an exhibitor showcase and wine reception to kick off the event. Continuing education credits are available for PCAs, PAs and CCAs. The Central Coast Vineyard Team is organizing the expo. Visit their website here or call 805-369-2288 for more information.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Earns IPM STAR Certification
June 27, 2008 Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District has become the first district in Texas to earn IPM STAR certification. “The approach to healthy schools and classrooms at Carrollton – Farmers Branch is unique and one of the best we have seen,” reports Dr. Thomas Green, president of the IPM Institute, who conducted the evaluation. “IPM is fully integrated into the overall effort to create healthy schools…” See Carrollton-Farmers Branch's profile for more.
NRCS and IPM Workshops in Northeast
June 25, 2008 IPM and NRCS professionals and interested growers are invited to attend a series of workshops given by the Northeastern IPM Center's Vegetable Working Group. These
workshops emphasize the shared goals of NRCS conservation efforts and IPM practices. Also,
the workshops provide growers an opportunity to learn about the economic benefits of NRCS and IPM practices.
The workshops will be held this summer in Maine, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. For a listing, see
here.
IR-4 Southern Region Field Coordinator
Needed at University of Florida
June 23, 2008
The University of Florida is looking for a candidate who is able to interact with university staff and stakeholders
to identify pest management voids for growers in the southern region and facilitate the
submission of IR-4 Project Clearance Requests (PCR). This coordinator will also prepare grants and
make decisions concerning general field operations and budgets including funding for research centers. Applications due
July 20, 2008.
More.
Check
out the IPM Institute's
interactive website,
Who Wants to be an IPM
Super Sleuth
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Sponsorship/Exhibit Opportunities Available for Sixth International IPM Symposium
July 1, 2008 Exhibitors are guaranteed to have the attentions of hundreds of IPM professionals
at the Sixth International IPM Symposium, March 24-26, 2009 in Portland, OR. Sponsors and contributors
will be identified in the symposium program, signage at the event and on the
Symposium website. Sign up today for
exhibit space or to get recognition as a sponsor now! More details on the Symposium
website or
here.
(PDF)
Wells-Ogunquit Community School District Earns IPM STAR Certification
June 18, 2008 Wells-Ogunquit Community School District has earned IPM STAR certification after passing a rigorous 37-point inspection.
The district shows many signs of a well managed organization in general. “Good overall management is key to effective pest management with a minimum of pesticide use,” according to Dr. Thomas Green. Read more in Wells-Ogunquit's IPM Profile.
Save the Date!
2008 National Schools Working Group Meeting - November 20, 2008
June 18, 2008
In 2006, the National Schools Working Group set a goal for each school in the nation to transition to IPM practices by 2015. In November, participants will establish the next steps to ensure that we are on track for the 2015 goal! See the brochure for more information.
Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grants Available in EPA Region 3
June 12, 2008 EPA Region 8 is now accepting proposals for Fiscal Year 2008. The SAI program supports grants for education, extension, demonstration, and field projects for the Food Quality Protection Act's transition away from high risk pesticides and reduced risk practices for pest management in agriculture. Proposals due July 3, 2008.
More.
Organic Lawn and Turf Workshops, Article
June 9, 2008 Lawn and landscape professionals and interested homeowners in the Northeast are invited to attend
a series of courses the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) is hosting in August. This year, the course offers
a case study based on the organic conversion of athletic fields in two Connecticut towns. There are three dates and locations for the courses:
August 14, 2008, in Hillsborough, NJ; August 19, 2008, at the University of Massachusetts; and August
21, 2008, in Manchester, CT.
For more, please see NOFA's website.
Also, the May 2008 edition of Lawn & Landscape Magazine featured an article on organic lawn care.
"A Growing Interest in Organics" starts on page 60. Read the article here.
Green Shield Certified Seeks Project Manager
May
26, 2008 Green Shield Certified, a new, rapidly growing program that evaluates and certifies facilities and pest management service providers for the highest level of IPM performance, is looking for a project manager. The project manager will coordinate in-house support staff and contracted professional evaluators, develop key relationships with partners and meet program growth targets. Experienced professionals and accomplished recent graduates with a demonstrated commitment to IPM are encouraged to apply. For more, visit our employment page.
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