JoCoPlantShow Has More For You!
The Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association will hold the 2010 JoCoPlantShow (formerly “Plant Fax Live”) on July 14th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Kerr Scott Building located within the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Complex. Along with the trade show at which you will be able to browse high quality plants grown by our 26 nurseries, continuing education credits in both irrigation and pesticide education will be given. The show schedule is as follows:
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Show and class registration begins
9:00 am – 10:00 am: 
Pesticide CEU: ”Coping with Plant Stress – Identifying Problems and Using the Right Tools” presented by Dr. Barbara Fair of North Carolina State University (1 credit hour); Free
10:00 am – 11:00 am: “Understanding Drip Irrigation Part I” presented by Keith Coulsting of Netafim USA (1 credit hour); $10.00 registration fee*
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: JoCoPlants Showcase with Bryce Lane of “In the Garden with Bryce Lane“; Experience JoCoPlants as you have never seen them before!; free
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Break for Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: 
Pesticide CEU: “Top 5 Pests and How to Control Them” presented by Amie Newsome, Johnston County Agricultural Extension Agent; free
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: “Understanding Drip Irrigation Part II” presented by Keith Coulsting of Netafim USA (1 credit hour)*
*Understanding Drip Irrigation Part I:
Drip Myths – Dispelling the myths about drip irrigation such as clogging, non-pressure compensating, even coverage, etc.
Why use Drip – Reasons to consider using drip such as plant health/growth, confined areas, conservation. Mention of EPA/Water Sense programs. Value of IA certifications.
How easy is drip – Simple format to include drip into an irrigation system.
What’s different – Comparison between traditional and drip irrigation
Other components – Additional components used in a drip system such as filters, regulators, flush valves, etc. Hands on with product.
Part II:
Site survey – Using a site survey to determine drip application
Techline CV layout – Layout of drip explaining which emitter size and spacing to use, lengths of runs and GPM used
Techline CV calculator – Design calculator to help figure type of drip, components, amount needed and water usage as well as other information.
Costs – Comparison discussion between traditional irrigation and drip irrigation. Installation, maintenance and water usage.
Materials handed out for class too include; Netafim catalog, design guide, quick layout design sheet, drip product sample bag. Each company will also be given the Netafim CD which includes the design calculator, cut sheets, specs and more.
We are proud to offer you more in 2010 and hope that you will be able to take advantage of these Continuing Education Credits while attending our trade show. Please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail at johnstoncountynurserymen@gmail.com or via Plant Fax at 1-866-404-5533. We look forward to seeing you there!
July 8th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
There are four of us that are interested in attending the show and pesticide classes. Do we need to pre-register for these events? Two of us are interested in attending part II of the irrigation class at $10 per person. Can we take just the second part and do we need to pre-register for this?
Thanks!
Minda Daughtry
JCC Arboretum Technician
July 9th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Hey Minda, We are not doing any pre-registering this year. Just come to the show, registration opens at 8am! You can attend part II of the irrigation class without going to part I. Registration will be open all day so you can sign up before you attend class.
Thanks!
Danielle Stephenson
Stephenson’s Nursery