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Turf IPM Twilight Walkabout
Date:
June 4, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Stanley Park - Westfield, MA
Join the turf specialists of UMass Extension for an
evening walk through the landscape. This program will involve a first-hand
look at some of the most common insect, disease, and weed problems
that affect turf, as well as discussion about managing these issues.
Learn how to recognize and correct cultural problems, how to match
turf species and cultivars to site conditions and intended use, and
how to how to put IPM practices to work efficiently. Dress for walking;
workshops are held rain or shine. Bring a clipboard, pencil, and
hand lens (lenses will be available to borrow).
Two pesticide recertification contact hours will
be available for all New England States in category 37, Turf, and
category 00, Licensed Applicator. Preregistration required
due to limited enrollment; the cost is $50.
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For more information, contact the UMass Extension Turf
Program at (508) 892-0382, mowen@umext.umass.edu
UMass Turf Research Field Day
Date:
June 18, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center - South
Deerfield, MA
Field Day will focus on the wide range of research projects currently
taking place at the Joseph Troll Turf Research Center as well as on research
being conducted at other locations by University of Massachusetts Turf
Program faculty, staff, and graduate students. Research Field Day participants
will have the opportunity to meet and speak with UMass staff and to view
projects underway. Turf research includes studies on the biology and
integrated management of turf damaging insects, short- and-long-term
weed management, pesticide exposure, fertility, drought management, and
wear tolerance as well as a range of National Turfgrass Evaluation Program
variety trials. Field Day will also feature displays and demonstrations
from turf industry vendors.
Two pesticide recertification contact hours will
be available for all New England States in category 37, Turf, and category
00, Licensed Applicator.
Attendees and vendors/exhibitors, register for Field
Day 2008 by either option below:
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For more information contact Jason Lanier at (413)
545-2965, Mary Owen at (508) 892-0382 or e-mail fieldday@umassturf.org.
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