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NJDEP Stakeholder Meeting for Pesticide Rules Wednesday September 27 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
EPA Requests Stakeholder Input on Proposed Training Program for Healthcare Providers to Address Pesticide Injuries
NJ Fish & Wildlife Announces Change in Southern Deer Forum Location
Attention All NJ Deer Hunters!
The southern Deer Hunter Forum hosted by NJ Fish & Wildlife to discuss preliminary proposals on simplifying NJ’s deer hunting regulations has changed locations.
Formerly scheduled to be held at Batsto Village State Park, the Southern Deer Forum WILL NOW BE HELD at Stockton University to better accommodate expected attendance. Details follow.Southern Deer Hunter Forum – October 5, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Stockton University – 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway, NJ. **Attendees should park in the North Lot and the meeting will take place in the Lodge At Lakeside. (Campus map attached as the Lodge is not visible from the parking lot)
And don’t forget the Central Deer Hunter Forum on September 28, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Rutgers EcoComplex – 1200 Florence Columbus Rd., Bordentown, NJ.
Steven Kristoph Nursery Twilight Meeting
Steven Kristoph Nursery Twilight Meeting
September 28, 2023 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Steven Kristoph Nursery
9 Roberts Rd, Millstone, NJ 08535
NJ Pesticide License Recertification Credits (1A: 3, 3A: 3, 10: 3, PP2: 3)
Join Steven Kristoph and Bill Errickson for an in-person tour of Steven Kristoph Nursery to discuss best management practices for container production of low-input and native plant species. Topics will include IPM practices, growing media, plant propagation, sanitation, disease control, and weed management.
This FREE program is geared towards commercial nursery growers and landscapers.
Space is limited.
Please RSVP to reserve your spot.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County
732-431-7260
Catherine.vanBenschoten@co.monmouth.nj.us
Hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County and Steven Kristoph Nursery
Attention Deer Hunters – NJ Fish & Wildlife Forums on Simplified Hunting Regulations
NJ Fish & Wildlife is looking for your input and will be hosting three Deer Hunter Forums to discuss preliminary proposals on simplifying NJ’s deer hunting regulations.
Hunters are asked to attend for discussions of ideas on how to make deer hunting regulations less complicated and less expensive.
Your feedback is crucial to keep deer hunting a treasured tradition and valuable wildlife management tool in the Garden State!
The first Forum for North Jersey took place last week. The remaining two are scheduled as follows:
- Central – September 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
- Rutgers EcoComplex – 1200 Florence Columbus Rd., Bordentown, NJ
- South – October 5, 2023 at 6:30, p.m.
- Batsto Village State Park Visitor’s Center – 31 Batsto Rd., Hammonton, NJ
Source: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/news-2023-08-24-upcoming-deer-hunter-forums/
September Horticulture Plant Health Educational Series – Plant Pathology 101, Entomology 101
September sessions-
In preparation for 2024 Nursery IPM training we invite ALL growers (nursery, greenhouse, Christmas tree, vegetable, row crops, landscape professionals) to attend the following educational sessions surrounding overall plant health and pest management principals.
NOTE: These free virtual sessions (on Zoom) will count as “in-person”, meaning all attendees will receive offered CEUs if they: have a live video feed (and are visible the entire time), upload a government issued photo ID + NJ Pesticide license prior via a secure Rutgers Connect folder (follow directions below, only the agents will have access to information for verification), and participate in poll questions.
Government issued photo ID and NJ Pesticide License upload:
- Click here to upload BOTH your government issued Photo ID and Pesticide License prior to the meeting
- Upload directions: If you click on the photo ID upload link using a smart phone/tablet you will have the option of simply taking a photo of your ID and uploading it directly into the system. Otherwise, you can scan a copy of your photo ID into a computer and follow the directions at the upload link. If you are unable to upload documentation prior to the meeting, please contact Tim Waller for assistance (twaller@njaes.rutgers.edu).
- Please upload files of your photo ID and applicator license to the link above as; “Last name_ First_ Photo ID” AND “Last name_ First_ Pesticide License”
Sessions: (You must register for each session individually, but only need to upload ID material one time for this series)
Date: 9/20/2023 – (Next Wednesday!) – Plant Pathology 101 – Tim Waller, Cumberland County RCE
- Click here to register for Plant Pathology 101
- Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm (5:30-6:00pm sign-in)
- NJ Pesticide CEU’s: 1A (2) – 3A (2) – 3B (2) – 3C (2) – 10 (2) – PP2 (2)
- Tim Waller will be discussing the basics of plant pathology and disease management as it applies across horticulture. We will discuss how cultural practices and pesticide applications play into the ever present disease triangle.
Date: 9/27/2023 (W) – Entomology 101 – Tim Waller, Cumberland County RCE
- Click here to register for Entomology 101
- Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm (5:30-6:00pm sign-in)
- NJ Pesticide CEU’s: 1A (2) – 3A (2) – 3B (2) – 3C (2) – 10 (2) – PP2 (2)
- Tim Waller will be discussing the basics of insect biology (entomology) as it relates to horticulture. Developing a baseline understanding of which are troublesome pests and which are beneficial will aid in pesticide management decision making approaches across horticulture.
