Irrigation Contractor Programs

Irrigation Contractor Programs Coming Up!

For those of you needing Irrigation Contractor CEUs  there are two exciting programs coming up real soon.  Be sure to plan on attending one or both of them.  

The first is on November 6th at Southeastern Natives Nursery in Candler for more information about that workshop visit the Carolina Irrigation Association's web site at: 

 http://www.carolinasirr.org/pdf%20files/10-16-2013/Asheville%20Last%20Chance%20Education%20Registration%20Form%20110613.pdf

The second will be at the Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center on December 3rd.  Be sure to get in this class as it will be the last chance to get those credits in WNC.  The registration information is also at: 

 http://www.carolinasirr.org/pdf%20files/10-16-2013/Asheville%20Last%20Chance%20Education%20Registration%20Form%20120313.pdf

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

VanWingerden International, Inc. Open House

Have you ever wanted a peek at the inside of a LARGE commercial greenhouse opperation??? Well now is your chance...
The VanWingerden International, Inc. 22nd Annual Open House is happening on November 9th from 10am - 3pm at 4055 Haywood Rd, Mills River, NC... Tour the greenhouses and enjoy the acres of poinsettias while learning about the environmentally friendly growing practices! Bring your walking shoes!  Questions, please call (828) 891-4116. 

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

Making Donations to Extension Programs

Donating to Extension Programs

Often times we have folk that want to make an extra contribution to our programs in Cooperative Extension or donate money in honor or memory of some one and have those funds assist with the delivery of various programs that we offer.    Fortunately, there is an on-line way of doing just that.  The following link will take you to a page that will guide you through that process:  https://ccfn.ncsu.edu/advancement-services/giving/A/

The Green Team, (involved in posting and keeping this blog up-to date and holding the various educational programs to assist with offering the Continuing Education Credits, locally),  has an enhancement account that we ultimately use to expand our programs and develop new programs to keep the Green Industry current and proactive.   If you or someone you know wishes to make a contribution or donation to help with those efforts please enter: West District Commercial Horticulture 'Green Team' Enh Fund in the initial blank provided.  As you begin to enter information in the blank the system will prompt you and you'll see the entire title come up in this blank so you will not have to enter all of the information   If you are interested in seeing other funds that you can contribute to just click on Find Fund.


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

Green Team Quarterly

The fall edition of the Green Team Quarterly has been posted: enjoy!
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Greenteam-Fall-2013.pdf

Be sure to register for the up-coming symposium.
For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.