THIS WEDNESDAY – Nursery & Ornamental Track at the 2024 NJ Agricultural Convention and Tradeshow: Pathways to Grow Farm Viability.
Online registration is CLOSED – IN-PERSON Registration is OPEN – $75 for 1-day pass (equivalent to $12.50 per PP2 Credit!)
Where: Harrah’s Casio – Atlantic City – Wildwood 2&3
Session 1 (Morning) 9:30am – 11:30pm
Moderated by: Bill Errickson – RCE of Monmouth Co.
- 9:30 A.M. Developing BMPs for Native Plant Nurseries and Landscapes – William Errickson, Ag Agent, RCE
- 10:00 A.M. Container Production of Ornamentals – Raul Cabrera, Ext. Specialist, NJAES
- 10:30 A.M. Increasing Beneficial Insects with Banker Plants as Part of an IPM Program – Steve Rettke, Program Associate, RCE
- 11:00 A.M. Ornamental Reforestation: A New Hort. Design Concept to Boost Env. Sustainability – Jean Epiphan, Ag Agent, RCE
- Pesticide Credits: PP2-3, Cat.1A-3, Cat.10-4, Cat.3A-1
Session 2 (Afternoon) 2:45pm- 4:45pm
Moderated by: Tim Waller – RCE of Cumberland Co.
- 2:45 P.M. – Common Plant Nutrients During Production – Their Causes and Solutions – Dr. Andrew Ristvey, Ext. Specialist, Univ. of MD (Special 1-hr Guest). Dr. Rstvey bio: Click here for Dr. Ristvey Bio.
- 3:45 P.M. Top Plants for NJ Landscapes – Steve Kristoph, Nursery Owner
- 4:15 P.M. Whole Nursery Pesticide Regime Considerations – Timothy Waller, Ag Agent, RCE
- Pesticide Credits: PP2-3, Cat.1A-3, Cat.10-3, Cat.3A-1
Click here for the complete education schedule
