SEPTEMBER ISSUE | 2019

The Horticulture Industry IPM Symposium The North Carolina Arboretum County Center 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville, NC 28806  September 26 | 9:00-4:00p.m. As our communities continue to grow, the need to look at a variety of alternative methods to control pest in our landscape. The annual IPM Symposium continues to bring in speakers from all over the US and Canada to share with us the latest in research into control methods that reduce our dependence on traditional pesticides. This symposium is a collection of topics that range from focuses on greenhouse pests to landscape pests. This year’s event will include someone focusing on a new crop for this area: hemp. Check out the full Conference Schedule here.  CREDITS: We have several CEUs approved including 4 L credits (Technical) for NC Landscape Contractors. The rest are all pesticide credits from 4 different states. If you are a Landscape Contractor, just know that we will plan to offer 3 hours of business credits in the winter so that you can take this class and be able to complete the other hours before spring. Get registered early as space is limited. The Horticulture IPM Symposium is already taking registrations. This is an extensive collaborative effort between NC Cooperative Extension and The NC Arboretum. REGISTER HERE Nursery Crop Field Day Hard & Flossie Clark Community Park 535 Adako Road Lenoir, NC 28645  SEP 20 | 8:00-3:00p.m. The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes updates on new and emerging pests, labor programs, and innovative technology to make your nursery more efficient. The event features hands-on educational sessions, equipment demonstrations, and a trade show, and will provide 3 NC pesticide credits (categories, L, N, O, D, and X) and NC landscape contractor credits (category L). To register, please print and fill out the form below.

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Landscape Contractor Review Classes

We will be offering four classes in this series. You can choose to participate in all of the classes or they can each be taken independently, based on your personal needs.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION We are now accepting 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

Basic Professional Horticulture Principles NOV 1, 2019 | 8:30-12:00p.m.

Mountain Horticulture Crops Research & Extension Center 455 Research Drive Mills River, NC 28759

Properly selected and installed plants in a landscape can increase both the environmental and economic values of the property they are on. The more informed landscapers are about plant-site matching helps them install landscapes that are not only be aesthetic pleasing but also provide healthy environments in the communities that they are installed in. In addition, understanding the basics of landscape management, including proper pruning; pest management; mulching practices; and fertilization, can increase the long term value of the landscape and enhance the professional reputation of the contractor.

CREDITS EARNED 3 hours of Landscape Contractor Credits in category L have been approved. No other CEUs are applicable for this class.

Landscape Math and Site Plan Reading NOV 1, 2019 | 1:00-4:30p.m.

Mountain Horticulture Crops Research & Extension Center 455 Research Drive Mills River, NC 28759

The ability to read a landscape plan and perform the mathematical functions needed to accurately bid on a landscape job is an important part of a landscape contractor’s tool box of skills. This class while designed to help prepare an attendee to take the plan reading exam portion of the Landscape Contractor’s Licensing requirements will also be useful to many currently licensed contractors, particularly those that are relatively new to the industry. In addition being able to properly measure and calculate the materials including: Chemicals, Plants, Fertilizer, Mulch; involved in a landscape helps landscapers avoid costly mistakes that could harm the environment and impact the overall impact of the landscapes they install. This class is designed to help landscapers increase their math and plan reading skills so that they can make sound environmental and economic decisions in the projects they install.

CREDITS EARNED 3 hours of Landscape Contractor Credits in category L have been approved. No other CEUs are applicable for this class.

Landscape Math and Site Plan Reading NOV 8, 2019 | 8:30-12:00p.m.

Mountain Horticulture Crops Research & Extension Center 455 Research Drive Mills River, NC 28759

While one purpose of this class is to provide training in the area of landscape construction for individuals taking the initial multiple-choice exam to become licensed landscape contractors; the class will provide all attendees information regarding the proper installation of plants; proper grading and drainage practices; and proper installation concepts of hardscaping components. Sites with the proper storm water management features in place; including well graded areas, bio-retention features, and/or rain gardens help to reduce many landscape problems including disease and insects in the landscape as well as mosquito populations. The principles discussed in this class will assist landscapers to develop skills that will lead them to look at their practices with wider lenses to better install these components. Correct installation of the various hardscaping features in a landscape can reduce injury to the end consumer and their guests. Properly following each of these principles can lead to improved levels of professionalism in the work of the attendees and the industry as a whole.

CREDITS EARNED 3 hours of Landscape Contractor Credits in category L have been approved. No other CEUs are applicable for this class.

Landscape Math and Site Plan Reading NOV 8, 2019 | 1:00-4:30p.m.

Mountain Horticulture Crops Research & Extension Center 455 Research Drive Mills River, NC 28759

Landscaping is a business and not a hobby. As such it is governed by specific laws and standards of both business and technical skills. This class will cover the basic laws of landscape contracting: basic principles of business planning and management; and review the minimum standards that are established for NC Landscape Contractors. While the class will assist prospective landscapers in preparing to take the NC Landscape Contractor’s Exam, the class can be a refresher to individuals who are currently licensed. Landscape Contractors have an obligation to following basic minimum standards of their profession including those related to the NC Landscape Contractor’s Law; proper business practices; and fundamental basics of horticulture in order to protect their consumers and the public in general. These practices, if followed will ultimately enhance the public perception of the industry as a profession and the individual landscape contractor as a professional.

CREDITS EARNED 3 hours of Landscape Contractor Credits in category B have been approved. No other CEUs are applicable for this class.