Northeast Regional Christmas Tree Growers Meeting/Trade Show

Speakers:

Dr. Richard Cowles - Entomologist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Paul Craig - Penn State Extension Educator, Dauphin County

Tracey Olson - Plant Pathologist, PA Dept. of Agriculture

Dr. Kerry Richards - Department Head, Pesticide Education Program, Penn State University

Paul Shealer - Christmas Tree Producer, Schuylkill County; Retired Extension Educator

Program agenda:

-Scale Insects and New Methods of Control - Dr. Richard Cowles

-Soil Maps, Soil Testing and Interpreting of Penn State Soil Tests - Paul Craig

-Problem Diseases in 2011 - Tracey Olson

-Insect Pests (other than scales) that Create Problems -Dr. Richard Cowles

-Experimental Shearing Techniques on Douglas Fir - Paul Shealer

-Air Blast Sprayer Calibration - Dr. Kerry Richards

Lunch and Trade Show are included.  Cost is $ 34 per person if postmarked by February 24.  After February 24, cost is $ 44 per person

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED to 120 people.

For a program brochure/registration form, please contact Penn State Extension - Carbon County at 570-325-2788 or email carbonext@psu.edu