The Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) is pleased to provide program and registration information our 2009 California Regulatory Issues Conference from August 26-27 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Sacramento. On behalf of WPHA, I would like to extend a cordial invitation to you and other interested parties to attend this outstanding conference addressing a variety of regulatory laws, science, initiatives and policies impacting pesticide materials used in California.
Please see the web link below to view the conference program/agenda, distinguished guest speakers, and be able to download the registration form that can be manually completed and submitted either by first-class mail or FAX. Moderated panel-style discussions w/audience Q&A will follow each general subject section.
There will be opportunities throughout the conference, including a 2-hour hosted reception to meet and visit w/numerous manufacturers/registrants throughout the United States, including prominent California agricultural/grower organizations, professional pest control advisors, business operators & applicators, and state regulatory policymakers.
For out-of-town attendees: Hyatt Regency blocked guest rooms have been arranged for your use and convenience at a substantially discounted rate -please see the brochure.
The 2009 Conference Brochure/Registration Form:
http://www.healthyplants.org/members_public/09_Reg_Brochure.pdf
WPHA welcomes your attendance on August 26th -27th . Accordingly, we believe you’ll gain an invaluable experience from the material presented and discussed at this conference. We hope you can join us. Please do not delay in submitting your registration form.
As of today, the following member companies that have committed to sponsor the 2009 WPHA Regulatory Conference:
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Gowan
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FMC
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Syngenta
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Dow AgroSciences
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Nichino America
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Bayer CropScience
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Valent USA
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Target Specialty Products
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DuPont
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TriCal
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PBI Gordon
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BASF
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Crop Production Services
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Loveland Products
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NuFarm Americas
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Mid Valley Ag
Thank You and Best Regards,
Nasser Dean
Director of Environmental & Regulatory Affairs
Western Plant Health Association (WPHA)
4460 Duckhorn Drive, Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95834
Web site: www.healthyplants.org
Email: nasserd@healthyplants.org
Tel. (916) 574-9744
Fax. (916) 574-9484
Annual Turfgrass and Landscape Research Field Day
Communicates research results and observations of ongoing research
projects. The topics include turfgrass and landscape management, cultural
practices and pest management.
Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. – noon
Fee: $50/$65 after September 10. (includes lunch, materials and parking)
REG #092-SCA-A35
Toll Free: 800.442.4990
Program Information
Phone: (951) 827-5804
E-mail: sciences@ucx.ucr.edu
Web site:www.extension.ucr.edu
Take a look what’s coming up in turfgrass management.
Management Skills for Turfgrass and Landscape Managers
Required for Certificate in Turfgrass Management
Instructor: Dennis Orsborn, B.S., Consultant
Text: "Human Resource Management for Golf Course Superintendents,"
R. Milligan and T. Maloney ISBN: 1575040387 & "Superintendent's
Handbook of Financial Management," R. Schmidgall ISBN: 0471463191
Credit: 3 units
Date/Time: Tues., Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 6-9:30 p.m.(8 meetings)
Location: UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave.
Fee: $479
Reg #:092-SCA-A12
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(Meets concurrently with Riverside section via live Webcast.)
Location: Online - Live Webcast
Fee: $479
Reg #:092-SCA-A13
Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Required for Certificate in Turfgrass Management
Instructor: Donald R. Ackley, M.S., Water Management Specialist, Coachella
Valley Water District
Text: "Western Fertilizer Handbook," 9th Edition, ISBN: 0813432103
Credit: 3 units
Date/Time: Thur., Sept. 24-Dec. 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (10 meetings)
Location: UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave.
Fee: $479
Reg #:092-SCA-A17
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(Meets concurrently with Riverside section via live Webcast.)
Location: Online - Live Webcast
Fee: $479
Reg #:092-SCA-A18
Urban Arboriculture Practices
Instructor: Ruben Green, B.S., ISA Certified Arborist, and President
of Evergreen Consulting, has over 24 years experience in the landscape
industry.
Text: "Arboriculture: Integrating Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs,
and Vines," Harris, R.W., J.R. Clark, & N.P. Matheny ISBN: 9780130888822
Credit: 3 units
Date/Time: Wed., Sept. 23-Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m., (10 meetings,
no meeting Nov. 11 & 25)
Location: UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave.
Fee: $475
Reg #:092-SCA-A20
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(Meets concurrently with Riverside section via live Webcast.)
Location: Online - Live Webcast
Fee: $475
Reg #:092-SCA-A21
Irrigation System Auditing
Required for Certificate in Landscape Irrigation
Credit: 3 units
Date/Time: Wed., Sept. 23-Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m., laboratory audit session
date and time to be arranged. (8 meetings, no meeting Nov. 11)
Location: UCR Palm Desert, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Dr.
Fee: $525 (includes text)
Reg #: 092-SCA-A44
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(Meets concurrently with Palm Desert section via live video conference.)
Location: UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave.
Fee: $525 (includes text)
Reg #: 092-SCA-A45
Maintenance, Adjustment and Repair of Irrigation Systems
Required for Certificate in Landscape Irrigation
Instructor: William Richie, M.S., CID. Richie has over 10 years' experience
working with UC Riverside's Turfgrass and Landscape Research Program.
Credit: 3 units
Date/Time: Mon. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 21-Nov. 9. (8 meetings)
Location: UCR Palm Desert, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Dr.
Text(s): "The Complete Irrigation Workbook," Larry Keesen ISBN: 1-883751012
"Troubleshooting Irrigation Control Systems," Bill Derryberry ISBN: 0967458404
Fee: $479
Reg #: 092-SCA-A46
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(Meets concurrently with Palm Desert section via live video conference.)
Location: UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave.
Fee: $479
Reg #: 092-SCA-A47
Please forward this message to others you know who may benefit from these programs. Thank you.
Best regards,
Linda Coco
Program Representative
Programs for the Green Industry
(951) 827-5804
Retaining and Sustaining Trees in Urban and Suburban Landscapes
Credit: 0.7 CEU
Date/Time: Tue. 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sept. 22 (1 meeting) (Registration
and breakfast begin at 8 am.)
Location: University Extension Center - RIVERSIDE
Fee: $179 (includes continental breakfast, lunch , materials
and parking)
Reg #: 092-SCA-A50
Please forward this message to others you know who may benefit from these programs. Thank you.
Best regards,
Linda Coco
Program Representative
Programs for the Green Industry
(951) 827-5804
LINKS
Landscape Irrigation Certificate
Turfgrass Management Certificate
Agriculture & Landscape Programs
UCR Extension
Enroll Today!
Toll Free: 800.442.4990
Program Information
Phone: (951) 827-5804
E-mail: sciences@ucx.ucr.edu
Web site: www.extension.ucr.edu
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Growing & Propagating Cacti
Reg #: 091-SCA-A30
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