Making A Difference Newsletter, Issue 2, Volume 19 (June) Issue 1, Volume 20 (February) | Page 18

Agents Involved: Paul Winski & Robert "Skip" Richter

Know & Grow Workshop

The Know & Grow Workshop is a one-day educational session for the green industry. The conference is presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension with industry experts speaking about disease and pest issues, beneficial insects and integrated pest management.

The Know & Grow Workshop provides the perfect platform for the greenhouse and nursery grower to come together for updates on the latest in pest control management. The conference also offered 5 Texas Department of Agriculture Continuing Education units for certified pest control applicators.

The workshop included the following topics:

Evaluating Your Integrated Pest Management Program

Emerging Disease Issues in the Green Industry

Pesticide Laws & Regulations Update

Emerging Pests and Recent Advancements in Their Control

Biopesticides and Beneficial Insects as Part of Your Pest Control Program

The workshop was attended by 20 people. Their evaluations of the program indicated an increase in knowledge on all five topics.

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Dr. Kevin Ong presenting emerging disease issues at the workshop.

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