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“Putting P in its Place” Article Highlights Need for Reduced Nutrient Losses
January 25, 2012. Agricultural retailers are leading an innovative effort to reduce on-farm nutrient and sediment losses in Ohio's Sandusky River Watershed. In collaboration with Heidelberg University, the Sandusky River Watershed Coalition and the IPM Institute of North America, retailers are educating staff agronomists and farmer customers about the potential for cover crops, precision agriculture and other products and services to reduce phosphorus losses from farmland, and improve water quality in the Sandusky River and Lake Erie. More.
Bay Area Schools Environmental Conference Scheduled in February
January 25, 2012. The 6th annual Bay Area Schools Environmental Conference “Sustainability: The Game Changer” is scheduled for February 4, 2012 from 8 am – 4 pm in San Jose, CA. The conference will present options to green your school and incorporate environmental education into classroom curriculum. More.
Job Opportunity at NIFA for Program Specialists
January 20, 2012. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is recruiting for three program specialists in the Division of Plant Systems-Production and the Division of Agricultural Systems. The specialist position assigned to the plant production division will have the opportunity to work on a range of programs including the organic, specialty crop, and AFRI programs. Closing date is February 6, 2012. More.
30th National Pesticide Forum Scheduled for March
January 18, 2012. The 30th National Pesticide Forum “Healthy Communities: Green Solutions for Safe Environments,” organized by Beyond Pesticides, is scheduled for March 30-31, 2012 at Yale University School of Forestry & Environmental Studies in New Haven, CT. Admission fees start at $35. More.
NPMA Has Issued Solicitation for Grant Proposals
January 17, 2012. The National Pest Management Association's (NPMA's) charitable organization, the Pest Management Foundation, is collecting grant proposals related to structural pest management in urban and suburban environments. Worthwhile submissions will be eligible for a grant of up to $35,000. Submissions are due by February 17, 2012. More.
Connecticut IPM Program Seeking Fruit IPM Extension Educator in Residence
January 12, 2012. The Connecticut IPM Program at the University of Connecticut has an opening for a Fruit IPM Extension Educator in Residence. The Educator will develop and conduct IPM educational programs for fruit growers statewide. Application deadline is February 15, 2012. More.
Upcoming PA Childcare Center Workshop
January 10, 2012. The “Eco-Healthy Futures for Childcare Centers” workshop will be held on February 22 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at Norristown Public Library in Norristown, PA. This workshop is open to Pennsylvania childcare center directors and representatives and will provide information on becoming more environmentally sustainable. More.
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IPM Academy Offering Continuing Ed Credits
January 26, 2012. Michigan State University Extension's IPM Academy is scheduled for February 20-21, 2012 in East Lansing, MI. The Academy will offer 16 Pesticide Recertification credits, nine Certified Crop Advisor credits, MAEAP Phase I credits and seven Certified Green Industry Professional credits. More.
IKE Seeking Executive Director
January 26, 2012. Improving Kids' Environment (IKE), Indiana's primary advocate for children's environmental health, is seeking a full-time executive director. This position is responsible for fundraising, personnel management, policy development, strategic planning and communications. Applications are due by February 15, 2012. More.
January IPM in the Marketplace eNewsletter Now Available
January 25, 2012. The January IPM in the Marketplace eNewsletter is now available online. The newsletter features the following articles: 2011 Update on IPM in Sustainable Ag Certification, Attend the Upcoming 2012 International IPM Symposium and Green Shield Certified Program Continues Growth. More.
7th International IPM Symposium Registration Open
January 23, 2012. Registration is now open for the 7th International IPM Symposium in Memphis, TN March 27-29, 2012. The Symposium is the premier IPM event worldwide and not to be missed by anyone involved with or interested in IPM! More and to register.
New Orleans 4th Annual Termite Academy Scheduled
January 20, 2012. The City of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Pest Control Association's 4th Annual Termite Academy is scheduled for February 7-9, 2012 in New Orleans. This Academy is a Louisiana Structural Board Commission accredited course. Brochure, agenda and registration form.
Latest Journal of Integrated Pest Management Issue Now Online
January 18, 2012. The Journal of Integrated Pest Management has been published online. Articles in this issue include: best management practices for invasive crane flies in NE US sod production, advancement of IPM in university housing, genetically engineering Bt corn and range expansion of the Western Bean Cutworm in the US, and designing an IPM research strategy to benefit poor producers and consumers in Honduras. More.
January School IPM 2015 eNewsletter Now Available
January 18, 2012. The January School IPM 2015 eNewsletter is now available online. This month's newsletter features articles on Superior Pest Elimination Applying IPM in New York Schools, Gain Recognition for your School's Asthma Management Program and Webinar Spreads the Word on Policies to Reduce School Pesticide Exposures. More.
OREI Request for Applications Released
January 17, 2012. The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) 2012 RFA has been released. Projects should enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Applications are due March 9, 2012. More.
Northeastern IPM Center Seeking Development Specialist/Grants Manager
January 12, 2012. The Northeastern IPM Center is looking for a Development Specialist/Grants Manager. Projects include initiating and carrying out a plan to expand support, develop rapport with private foundations and corporations, and oversee internal grants processes. The position will be open until filled. More.
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