Wednesday, January 14 and January 21, 2009 5:00pm-9:00pm
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests.
IPM practitioners base decisions on information that is collected systematically as
they integrate economic, environmental and social goals. Sharpen your Integrated
Pest Management skills and attend this worthwhile workshop.
TOPICS COVERED
• Pesticide Spray Equipment
• Pesticide Safety for the Applicator and the Environment
• Treating for Pests, Integrated Pest Management
• General Introduction to Pests
• Soil Management and the Relationship to Pest Management
• Mechanical Issues
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Anyone who intends to use Restricted Use pesticides and is not presently certified
• Anyone intending to apply Restricted or General Use pesticides (any pesticide) in the course of employment.
• Individuals already certifi ed by the NH Department of Agriculture, Division of Pesticide Control but have not earned their required recertification credits.
Workshop Goal
The goal of this educational program is to provide pest management alternatives to agricultural producers and other pesticide applicators that improve crop or
commodity quality while minimizing environmental impacts. These alternatives include the integration of Biological, Mechanical, Cultural and Chemical controls.
Workshop Benefits
• Organized training for applicators
• Education in reducing pesticide risk
• Education and preparation for those looking to take the NH Pesticide Exam
• Assurance of safe and effective use of pesticide products
• Recertification Credits Available-7 recertification credits have been approved. You must be present both nights in order to receive credits.
REGISTRATION
REGISTER EARLY. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Register and purchase study materials online
A minimum of 10 people for each 2 day session is required or the session will be cancelled or combined with another session in another county.
Alternate Counties-Dates and Online Registration
• Cheshire and Sullivan Counties-February 4 & February 11, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Cheshire and Sullivan Counties
• Carroll and Strafford Counties-January 13 & January 20, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Carroll and Strafford Counties
• Grafton County-March 4 and March11, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Grafton County
• Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties-February 3 & February 10, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties
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What do your loved ones need to know if you're not able to tell them? How do recent changes to New Hampshire's Advance Care Planning Laws affect you? This seminar that is co-sponsored by the Concord Public Library addresses the importance of evaluating advance care planning related to end-of-life issues. Co-Presented by Deborah Clark, Spiritual Care Counselor, Concord Hospital, and Marilyn Sullivan, Extension Educator. To register, please call 225-5505 ext. 319 or email Marilyn at marilyn.sullivan@unh.edu.
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What do your loved ones need to know if you're not able to tell them? How do recent changes to New Hampshire's Advance Care Planning Laws affect you? This seminar that is co-sponsored by the Slusser Senior Center addresses the importance of evaluating advance care planning related to end-of-life issues. Co-Presented by Deborah Clark, Spiritual Care Counselor, Concord Hospital, and Marilyn Sullivan, Extension Educator. To register, please call 225-5505 ext. 319 or email Marilyn at marilyn.sullivan@unh.edu.
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