December 3 and 4, 2010
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Overview
The 9th Annual Sustainable Pest Management Conference will feature innovative pest management practices for sustainable agriculture. We invite you to update your skills, earn continuing education credits and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of San Luis Obispo. The purpose of the conference is to educate you on the use of innovative practices in the management of pests in sustainable agricultural systems. Special focus will be given to certified organic regulations, materials and production practices. A special Soil & Water Testing workshop on Day 2 instructs attendees on how to assess the need for, sample, and evaluate the results of basic soil and water tests. Topics include:
- Water Issues in Agriculture
- Spotted Wing Drosophila Update
- A Conversation with DPR on Current Regulatory Issues
- Managing LBAM & Other Invasive Pests
- Asian Citrus Psyllid Update
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Details
Registration includes conference materials, PCA unit processing, and meals. You must present a valid student ID in order to register for the student discount.
| Before October 30th |
After October 30th |
| $200 Both Days |
$240 Both Days |
| $60 Both Days - Student |
$60 Both Days - Student |
| $150 Day One |
$175 Day One |
| $40 Day One - Student |
$40 Day One - Student |
| $75 Day Two |
$90 Day Two |
| $ 25 Day Two - Student |
$25 Day Two - Student |
At the Door Registration will be:
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Both Days - $270
- Day 1 - $190
- Day 2 - $100
If your plans change:
Refunds can be given, less a $30 processing fee, if requested by November 20, 2010.
Conference Agenda
Day 1, Friday, December 3, 2010
Map to Day One Location - San Luis Obispo County Veteran's Hall
7:00 - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast - Sponsored by Monterey AgResources
8:00 - 9:00 AM "Water Issues in Agriculture: Water Quality in On-Farm Decision Making"
Claudia Reid, Policy Director, CCOF
Keith Backman, Owner & Consultant Manager, Dellavalle Laboratory
Trevor Suslow, Extension Specialist, UC Davis
9:00 - 10:15 AM "Water Issues in Agriculture: New Regulatory Aspects"
Patricia Matteson, Staff Environmental Scientist, CA DPR
Angela Schroeter, Agricultural Regulatory Program Manager, Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
Daniel Rodrigues, PCA & Viticulturist, California AgQuest
10:15 - 10:30 AM Break - Sponsored by Westbridge Agricultural Products
10:30 - 11:30 AM "Spotted Wing Drosophila Update"
Janet Caprile, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, Contra Costa County
11:30 - 12:45 PM "A Conversation with DPR (Exploring Current Regulatory Issues)"
Mary-Ann Warmerdam, Director, CA DPR
12:45 - 1:30 PM Lunch and Trade Exhibition - Sponsored by California Organic Fertilizers, Inc.
1:30 - 3:30 PM "Managing LBAM & Other Invasive Pests"
Barry Bedwell, President, CA Grape and Tree Fruit League
Mark Bolda, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, Santa Cruz County
Duane Schnabel, LBAM Program Manager, CDFA
Bob Lilley, SLO County Agricultural Commissioner
3:30 - 3:45 PM Break - Sponsored by Central Coast Vineyard Team
3:45 - 5:15 PM "Asian Citrus Psyllid Update"
Ted Batkin, President, Citrus Research Board
Beth Grafton-Cardwell, IPM Specialist & Research Entomologist
Day 2, Saturday, December 4, 2010
Map to Day Two Location - Cal Poly Crops Unit
SOIL & WATER TESTING BASICS
A Workshop for PCAs, CCAs & Growers
Workshop participants will receive hands-on instruction from industry experts on how to assess the need for, sample, and evaluate the results of basic soil and water tests as may be required for any upcoming changes to the Ag Waiver from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Get informed and be ready! Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Primary Soil Nutrients (NPK)
- Exchangeable Cations & Micronutrients
- Soil pH, Sodium, Salinity and Lime Requirement
- Soil Organic Matter
- Soil Microbial Ecologies & Plant Health
- Overall Soil Fertility Assessment
- Microbial Criteria fro Pre-Harvest Water
- Sample Collection Methods
Workshop Presenters:
Darrell Nelson, CEO, Fruit Grower’s Laboratory, Inc.
Ben Nydam, Consultant, Irrigation Specialist & Certified Crop Advisor, Dellavalle Laboratory, Inc.
Trevor Suslow, Extension Research Specialist, UC Davis Dept. of Plant Sciences
This workshop will be ideal for anyone wanting to improve their understanding of fundamental agricultural soil and water parameters, how and when to assess them, and how results relate to effective growing and pest control practices. Workshop discussion will be tailored to participant needs and questions. CCAs interested in taking their professional exam will particularly benefit from this workshop.
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Continuing Education Credits
9.5 Continuing Education Units for PCAs, including 2.5 Laws and Regulations Units, have been approved by the CA Department of Pesticide Regulation (7.5 units for Day 1, 2 additional units for Day 2). 12 CEU credits for CCAs and 12 Ag Waiver Units (8 units for Day 1, 4 units for Day2) have been approved by CA Certified Crop Advisors and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), respectively.
Overnight Accommodations:
Special arrangements have been made at two nearby hotels. Contact the following hotels directly to make a reservation, and specify the Sustainable Ag Conference Rate.
Quality Suites Inn
1631 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93402
(805)541-5001
www.qualitysuitesslo.com
“Sustainable Ag Conference Rate”: $115. (Before Nov. 11)
Holiday Inn Express
1800 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93402
(805)544-8600
www.hisanluisobispo.com
“Sustainable Ag Conference Rate”: $99 (Before Nov. 2)
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