Friday, January 24, 2014

WNC Turf Conference

WNC Turfgrass Conference

The registration materials and agenda are up and running for the WNC Turfgrass Conference.  Although, the # of pesticide credits have not been posted yet,  we expect 3 or more hours for the classes.  Keep visiting the site as this will be posted soon.  

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Come and join us at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher! If you manage turf this is one conference that you do not want to miss.

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Nursery-Greenhouse Workshop

2014 Nursery-Greenhouse Workshop

Hello Green Industry Professional
It is time to register for the exciting nursery and greenhouse workshop.  With great information for the coming year and lots of pesticide credits this is a class you should not miss.  Come and attend with all of your colleagues in the nursery and greenhouse industry. You really don't want to be the one that doesn't show up!

For the registration brochure link to:  Nursery-Greenhouse Workshop

We're looking forward to hearing from you in 2014.  Hope to see you at the workshops.


For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Updated Blog (Video Webinars)

We have updated the Green Industry Blog by adding an link to lots of great video webinars.  These timely but short videos are from various sources and only take a few minutes to watch.  Visit the sites often as we will continue to post short snippets of educational information from time to time.  Look on the right side of this blog to find the links to the Webinars and  see what videos we have added.

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Water Treatment in Nurseries

Water Treatment in Nurseries Video
Watch and Learn!
Water Treatment for Nurseries




For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Green Team Quarterly

Green Team Quarterly
Your green team has been working hard to get out a newsletter for the new year.  It is now posted at:
Please read, print, and share with staff and/or colleagues. If you have any questions please be sure to contact one of the team members. 

A lot of new things are going to be happening in the new year so be sure to keep in touch and let us know how we can assist you.  Our doors are always open to help when and where we can.  

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

2014 Green and Growin' Show

An NCNLA Event 

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Are You Ready?!?

The 2014 Green & Growin' Education Conference and Trade Show is less than a month away. Make sure you're ready to:
  • Earn CEUs and certifications;  
  • Connect with customers and collegues; and  
  • Visit with 400+ exhibitors to source your plant and product needs for 2014.
2014 Green & Growin' - Education
January 13-15, 2014
NEW! Spanish Education - Wednesday, January 15
The Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel
Greensboro, NC

2014 Green & Growin' - Trade Show
January 16 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
January 17 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, NC


 

125+ CEUs.

Monday Education/Certification:
Energy Saving Landscape
8 ISA, 7 Landscape Architect, 1 Irrigation

Landscape Weed ID & Management Workshop

4 Pesticide, 4 ISA
Tuesday Specialty Education:
Pesticide: 1
Irrigation Business: 16
Irrigation: 8
ISA (Arborist): 12
Landscape Architect: 11

Wednesday General Education:
Pesticide: 17
Irrigation Business: 7
Irrigation: 6
ISA (Arborist): 20

Wednesday Hispanic Education:
Pesticide: 1
Irrigation: 4

Thursday/Friday Trade Show
4 Landscape Architect, 2 Irrigation
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Connect.



TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
THE SHERATON FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CIA Annual Meeting, Joseph's Restaurant



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
THE SHERATON FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

NC Green Industry Council Annual Meeting

8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
NC Sod Producers Association Annual Meeting & Gathering of Friends


THURSDAY, JANUARY 16
GREENSBORO COLISEUM


7:30 - 9:00 a.m. 
NCNLA Member Breakfast and Annual Meeting

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TCNC Annual Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Green & Growin' Trade Show 

THE SHERATON FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - NCSU Alumni Reception

6:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Kick-Off Party & Awards Presentation
Join us for a wild night "In The Jungle" with fellowship, food, dancing, silent auction and NEW! photo booth!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17
GREENSBORO COLISEUM
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Green & Growin' Trade Show

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Women In The Green Industry Gathering

 

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For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Best Management Practices: Guide for Producing Nursery Crops

Best Management Practices: Guide for Producing Nursery Crops




The new updated edition for this book is now available from the Southern Nursery Association or it can accessed online.  Visit the link below for more information:

There is a lot of valuable information that has been updated very recently that as a grower you will find helpful in the New Year.  

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.