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Interactive Pesticide Day (March 12: 1:00-3:00 pm)

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension is inviting all applicators to interactive pesticide training on March 12th, 2010 beginning at 1:00 pm in Smithfield, NC. The training will be held at the Johnston County Livestock Arena, 520 County Home Road, Smithfield, NC. County Home Road is about 2 miles West of the Johnston County Ag Center on NC 210 Highway. At this event there will be some hands on activities to help emphasize and enhance skills needed for applying pesticides correctly including; reviewing software for wind prediction, drift management, sprayer calibration, and PPE. The training will provide 2 credit hours are available for pesticide applicators in categories A, B, G, H, I, L, N, O, D, X.

Event Location
Johnston County Livestock Arena
520 County Home Road
Smithfield, NC 27577

Contact
Tim Britton at (919) 989-5380

Fruit Tree Training and Pruning Demonstration: Moved to March 6, 2010 due to Inclement Weather

Picture of Apple TreeThere will be a Fruit Tree training and pruning demonstration at The Central Crops Research Station in Clayton, NC on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10am until 12pm. Dr. Mike Parker will be presenting information on training and pruning fruit trees at the workshop at the research station. Pesticide credits of 0.5 hours have been approved for codes L N O D X. 

JCNA Meeting Feb. 23 – Pesticide Credit Opportunity

The Johnston County Nursery Association will present a discussion on Nursery Insect Pests by Dr. Steve Frank of North Carolina State University on Feburary 23, 2010 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Holt Lake BBQ and Seafood.  Dr. Frank specializes in Pest Management for Ornamental Plants and Insect Ecology.  One hour of pesticide credit has been applied for in conjunction with this meeting.  The JCNA welcomes anyone interested in this topic to the meeting.

NCSU Turfgrass Short Course – Feb. 22-26, 2010

ncsu_turfgrassshortcourse2010The 2010 NCSU Turfgrass Short Course is scheduled for the week of February 22, so mark your calendars! This event provides 4½ days of comprehensive turfgrass education and is appropriate for anyone interested in turf, including homeowners, career-changers, and professionals needing a refresher. Lectures are presented by faculty in NCSU’s award-winning Turfgrass program, and cover all aspects of turfgrass management. Successful completion prepares attendees for the Turfgrass Professional Certification program. The McKimmon Center State of the Art Classroom settings are intimately sized to allow focused instruction and maximize individual and group learning success. Turf and weed samples, fertilizers, insect identification and control methods are closely examined in the hands-on sessions. The NC State Turfgrass Short Course program is a key building block to any turfgrass or lawn care professional’s career. Covering topics from turfgrass selection, weed identification, best management practices to protect available resources, and much more. Whether you’re just starting out in the lawn care profession, or you’re a home-owner who is tired of looking at that straggly patch of mud you call a lawn, the NCSU Turfgrass Short Course is the best PRACTICAL how-to education you can get in a one week study program. This program is held ONLY ONCE a year and sells out quickly. Contact Dr. Dan Bowman (919-515-2085) to reserve your seat now.

Eastern NC Landscape Conference and Trade Show

On Feb. 2nd, 2010 from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, educational programs, pesticide recertification credits, and trade show will be offered at the Eastern NC Landscape Conference and Trade Show at the Wilson County Agricultural Center in Wilson, NC .

2010 Southern Farm Show – Feb. 3, 2010

The 2010 Southern Farm Show in Feb. 3 is the Largest Agricultural Exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia where ONLY agricultural and related industry companies are allowed to participate just got bigger and better! With the addition of a new exhibit hall at the N.C. State Fairgrounds, the Southern Farm Show will be larger with more of your agricultural needs. If you are planning on upgrading your equipment or you’re looking for the most up-to-date solutions for higher profits and better yield, come to the Southern Farm Show. Look in the January issue of the Carolina/Virginia Farmer Magazine for the Southern Farm Show Program.

Hands on Scouting Techniques & Weed Identification Workshop

hungry-caterpillarThis best management practices workshop is designed with landscapers, sod growers, nurserymen and other horticultural professionals in mind. Anyone needing to brush up on their scouting techniques or ability to identify and control weeds is encouraged to attend at the Johnston County Agricultural Center. The cost of the program is $15.00, which includes a guidebook and other scouting materials. Two hours of pesticide credit has been applied for in the following categories: D, H, L, N, O and X. Contact Amie Newsome or Shawn Banks at (919) 989-5380 or amie_newsome@ncsu.edu for more information. Registration fees need to be received before January 29, 2010.  Sponsored by the Johnston County Nurserymen Association.

Holiday Special at McLamb’s Nursery

We, at McLamb’s Nursery, are pleased to announce that we are offering 20% off of container plants and up to 20% off of field-grown trees.  Very limited exclusions do apply, so do not hesitate to call us for further details and availability – (919) 894-3709 or toll free (800) 900-3709.  We will be open Monday, December 21; Tuesday December 22; and Wednesday, December 23 for you to take full advantage of these Holiday Specials.

Sale at Adcock’s Nursery

Adcock’s Nursery, located off of Sunset Lake Road in Fuquay-Varina, NC, is holding a sale on all 10 gallon Compacta Hollies for $30.00. Check out their availability and be sure that you are logged in to see prices.

What’s Up at Jericho Farms

Here are some recent pictures from Jericho Farms.

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