If the workshops are successful, attempts will be madeto expand these efforts in future years to other counties. The sessions will be held from 9-noon at a local farms in York, Franklin, Blair and Bradford Counties, in cooperation with the County Cooperative Extension offices and Crop Management Association personnel. Topics will include IPM updates, practical techniques for scouting, identification, pest interactions, and decision-making about management tactics for key insect and weed pests. The early season session will be followed by a late summer session at the same location to view and discuss late season problems, planning for next year and to evaluate results of earlier management actions.
Sessions are free of charge but registration is required by calling the numbers below.
Registration is limited to 18 participants so that meaningful discussion in the field is possible. Pesticide Applicator and CCA Continuing Education Credits have been applied for. An evaluation will take place at the end of the session. For registration, further information and directions, call contact numbers for the participating counties. Amanda Ritchey Blair Co.