Upcoming Event
Virginia Turfgrass Council’s
2020 COME TO THE BAY
February 25 – 26, 2020 • Virginia Beach • Oceanfront Sheraton – 35th and Atlantic Presented By: Agronomic Lawn Management Tuesday, February 25 8:00 – 9:00 General Session Welcome: David Trimmer, Director of Agriculture, City of Virginia Beach tate of the Chesapeake Bay: S Chris Moore, Chesapeake Bay Foundation 9:15 – 12:00 Option One: Certified Turfgrass Professional Training (Day 1 of 2) Requirements for becoming a Certified Turfgrass Professional include attending two days of training and passing the four-part exam. The certification training was developed to serve as a comprehensive review of 13 major areas of importance in managing healthy, environmentally sound turfgrass. Instructors include Joel Koci, Dr. Mike Goatley, Karen Carter, and Ray Funkhouser. 9:15 – 12:00 Option Two: Environmental Stewardship: 9:15 Be Safe Out There: Be Tick Wise Old Dominion University 9:45 Honeybees and the Industry: Are You a Beekeeper? Frank Walker 10:30 Regulatory Update Department of Conservation and Recreation
11:15 State of the Elizabeth River, Then and Now Joe Rieger, Deputy Directory of Restoration, Elizabeth River Project
4:00 SOCIAL AND NETWORKING Sponsored by Lawns & Gardens Plus
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch and Visit Displays 1:00 – 4:00 Option One: Certified Turfgrass Professional Training (continues from morning: Day 1 of 2) 1:00 – 4:00 Option Two: Environmental Stewardship: Cutting Edge Topics Include 1:00 – 2:30 Communicating with the Public: Why We Do What Do Topics Include Discussing fertilizer and pesticide common misconceptions, mistakes made by industry and homeowners alike, and how to approach sensitive issues with your customers enefits of native plants in landscapes for B pollinators, beautifying properties, and addressing site challenges. 2:30 – 3:15 Examples from the City Michael Moore, City of Virginia Beach 3:15 – 4:00 Turfgrass Options Dr. Mike Goatley, Virginia Tech
Thank you to our sponsors:
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Wednesday, February 26 8:00 – 4:30 Pesticide Recertification (3A, 3B, 5A, 6, 8, 10, 60) Categories 3A, 3B and 60 (for 3A, 3B) are finished by 2:00 all others finish by 4:30 9:00 – 12:00 Review for Certified Pesticide Applicator Core Exam 9:00 – 12:00 Certified Fertilizer Applicator – Recertification 9:00 – 4:00 Certified Fertilizer Applicator – Initial Training and Exam 9:00 – 4:00 Certified Turfgrass Professional (Day 2 of 2) 1:00 – 4:00 Pesticide Examinations (need letter from VDACS)
