APRIL ISSUE | 2020
Looking for Employees?
This is probably a question any of you that are employers will readily say yes to. There was a time that I actually posted random job openings but this became impossible for many reasons. Right now it might be like attaching a small phone book and essentially everyone sharing the same story. As my newsletter only goes out to industry professionals and not the public it makes little sense.

You can contact Issac Lewis in our horticulture department to post on the job board in our building.
Who's Emerging Now?
APR 9, 2020 | 4:00-6:00 p.m .
While you can take this class from the convenience of your own home, office, or anywhere your electronic device can access the internet, it will mean that you must complete the entire course during a single time period. The class format is different and we are offering this format in response to the COVID-19 issue recommending social distancing.

Proper identification of pests that occur in landscapes/nurseries during the spring along with the proper timing and use of pest management tools is an important part of a landscape contractor’s effort in maintaining the health of a landscape as well as that of the environment and those that live in that environment. We will also discuss the use of the old science of Phenology and how this can relate to our ability to use blooming plants as indicators of the emergence of various insect pests. This class is one that will help landscapers correlate the problem with the correct method of management.
Please note that this is an online class! Due to the Coronavirus and Social Distancing we are moving classes to online events. You will still need to attend and be prepared to interact. You should have a device (IPad, Computer, etc) that has internet access, webcam, and sound capabilities including both microphone and speakers.

* This class is being offered for free due to the economic situation associated with COVID-19 but we will need to restrict the attendance to manage attendees effectively. 
CREDITS EARNED
2 hours of Pesticide Credits have been approved for Categories L for Landscape Contractors and NCDA&CS Pesticide Credits in Categories D,L,N, O, and X.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We now accept online registration and credit card payments for all of our Green Industry Certification Programs using Eventbrite . We prefer participants use the new online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.
Cash or checks will be accepted at the door after you pre-register by emailing cliff_ruth@ncsu.edu .
Make checks payable to: NC State University 
The Coronavirus pandemic had impacted all of us, very rapidly over the past month. We are learning to adapt to new normals. Your local Cooperative Extension office has closed and while we aren’t holding face to face classes we are still functioning and teaching in the virtual world. While we may not physically be in our traditional offices, we’re all still working and handling issues remotely, using various methods of social distancing.  

I’m equally aware that many of you are faced with new challenges; challenges that you were not expecting and may be uncertain as to how to cope with. The key is to stay calm and focus on protecting ourselves, our families, and our communities. Stress in the workplace and home often leads to reduced immunity so please find outlets to manage your stress levels. Remember new challenges can become opportunities, opportunities for each of us to re-evaluate our values and decide what is really important to us.  This is the time to reconnect and collaborate with our peers as well as our customers. It may also be the time to look at alternative ways to get the same jobs done.

Below are some links to share with your family and employees:




Keep in touch with us here at Cooperative Extension. We have a lot of resources to help you with keeping healthy and eating properly. Our 4-H staff is working extra hard to provide resources to help you with your youngsters while they are staying home while the schools are closed. Yes our offices are closed and we’re restricted to conducting online class only for 60 days. We’re hoping to roll out some of those soon.