Identification, Assessment and Management of Soilborne Plant Pathogens in Vegetable Production Systems
Through funding from the NE-SARE, this workshop has been designed to train participants throughout the Northeast in the identification, assessment and management of soilborne pathogens and to provide resources that can be used on-farm and in various outreach activities.
Who should participate?
Growers, county extension educators, regional specialists, crop consultants, IPM practitioners and other agricultural service providers
Workshop facilitators:
Beth Gugino – Penn State
George Abawi – Cornell University
Jim LaMondia – The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Topics to be covered:
• Understanding pathogen biology & ecology
• How to identify soilborne diseases on major vegetable crops in the Northeast
• Methods for assessing soil pathogens and crop loss
• Disease management options
Participants will receive:
• Lunch and breaks
• 3-ring binder of resources
• Trowels
Cost is $10 and pre-registration by March 12, 2012 is required!
Download the registration form here!
For more information:
610-391-9840
