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California Begins Development
of Environmentally Preferable School Building Products Online Database
Nov 25, 2003: The
Department of General Services Division of State Architect has launched
the development a database designed to provide a complete list of
environmentally preferred products to be used in school construction
projects. Full article.
Study Show Cockroaches and
Pesticides May Cause Asthma in Youth
Dec 11, 2003: New
study investigates whether the timing of environmental exposures are
associated with asthma occurrence by age five. Study finds
exposure to cockroaches, pesticides and herbicides, along with other
factors, are linked to asthma diagnosis before age five. Full
study.
Fewer Pesticides and Fewer
Pests at School
Nov 25, 2003: "Clean Schools,
Safe Kids," a new report released today by the Agricultural Resources
Center & Pesticide Education Project, details the benefits to schools,
student health, and environmental quality that can be achieved using
least-toxic pest control programs that minimize the use of toxic
pesticides. Full article.
Food Alliance Welcomes a New Partner
Nov 25, 2003: As
of fall term 2003, students, faculty, and staff at Oregon State University
(OSU) are now able to choose foods from Northwest farms and ranches
certified by Food Alliance. Full article.
Beyond One Size Fit: Ecolabels in
the Shelves
Nov
13, 2003:
Article by Elizabeth Archerd discusses the rise of
non-organic ecolabels. Archerd uses the Midwest Food Alliance as an
example of how these labels guarantee quality products. More.
Health
Risks to Children at Existing and Proposed School Sites - California EPA
Proposal for Comment
Oct 25, 2003: The California EPA
recently issued a News Release, titled "Announcement of a Public
Comment Period Public Comments on the Final Draft Guidance for Assessing
Exposures and Health Risks at Existing and Proposed School
Sites." Full article.
DDT
Still Taking Toll on Vulnerable Species
Oct 25, 2003: Three
decades after DDT was banned, pesticides still take a toll on the nation's
most vulnerable species. Full
article.
IPM Institute
Announces Expanded Partnership with the Food Alliance
Oct 16, 2003: The IPM
Institute has joined with the Food Alliance to support a new effort to
provide customized audits and sustainability consulting services to
leading food processors, manufacturers, and food service companies. Full
Article.
EPA
Grants for School IPM Now Available
Oct 16, 2003: On
behalf of the US EPA, the National Foundation for IPM Education is
currently soliciting for grant proposals open to organizations that
propose work to reduce the risk and use of pesticides in agricultural and
non-agricultural settings. School IPM project proposals may be included in
the proposal. More.
Sixteen
Organizations Recognized
Oct 16, 2003: The EPA’s Pesticide
Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) has selected sixteen members of
the program as “PESP Champions” of 2003 for their extraordinary level
of commitment to protecting the environment and human health. Full
Article.
UC
Davis Expands Graduate IPM Program
Oct 14, 2003: UC Davis now offers an
M.S. in Integrated Pest Management. Accepted students will study the
application of biology, ecology and technology for environ- mentally sound
and sustainable manage- ment of agricultural and horticultural
pests. This multidisciplinary program emphasizes diagnosis,
prevention and management of a broad range of problems in the field.
Website.
Univ.
of Guelph Looking for Graduate Student to Investigate Host Plant
Resistance
Oct 2, 2003: Applications
are invited for a graduate student at the Ph.D. level to investigate the
basis of host plant resistance and susceptibility to the swede midge, Contarinia
nasturtii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae).
New Web Site Teaches
Teens About the Environment
Oct 2, 2003: The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency today unveiled a new Web site to help high school
students explore and learn about their environment and ways to protect it.
More.
Pittsburgh School
District Makes the Grade with IPM
Sept 19, 2003: With
36,000 students spread out over almost one hundred buildings, managing
pests in and around those buildings could easily be an overwhelming
challenge. The Pittsburgh School District's pest management program
has shown a great deal of success, however, with a little help from IPM. Full
article.
Campaign Launches National
Environmental Program in Schools Across the Nation
Sept 19, 2003: Child
Proofing Our Communities Campaign are presenting awards to fourteen
schools at events across the nation this week. These events are part
of the launch of the new Green Flag Program, a national initiative to help
students take leadership on environmental issues within their schools. Full
article.
States Sue EPA for
Failing to Protect Children From Pesticides
Sept 19, 2003: New
York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey Attorney Generals have
sued the federal EPA for failing to protect children from the risks of
eating food containing excessive pesticide residues. Full
article.
IR-4 Biopesticide
Research Program Announces Request for Grant Proposals
Sept 19, 2003: The
IR-4 Biopesticide Research Program announces a request for grant proposals
for funding of efficacy research in 2004. With newer targeted
conventional chemicals there is interest in resistance management to
maintain the utility of those products. Therefore, IR-4 is especially
interested in proposals containing biopesticides as resistance management
tools, rotated with conventional products. More.
EPA Region 5 Awards
the IPM Institute for Significant Achievements in Promoting School IPM
Sept 12, 2003: The U.S. EPA views
protecting children's health as one of its highest priorities. In
the absence of Federal legislation or laws requiring IPM in schools,
particular State agencies, organizations, and individuals in the upper
Midwest have worked hard throughout their State to promote IPM in
schools. Several of these individuals have risen to the status of
National leaders in the field, taking their successes learned in the
Midwest to many other States. Full
article.
School IPM Manual Receives Award
Sept 12, 2003:
Integrated Pest
Mangement for Northeast Schools, NRAES publication 512, won a blue ribbon
in the American Society of Agricultural Engineering education aides
competition. More.
Wisconsin
Eco-Potato Project Announces Accomplishments and Directions
Sept 9, 2003: The
Wisconsin Eco-Potato Project, a collaborative effort between the World
Wildlife Fund, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association and
University of Wisconsin, makes available a two-page handout that briefly
summarizes their accomplishments and directions since 2000. This
year, over 8500 acres enrolled in the Project. More.
Fact Sheet tells "Truth
About West Nile Virus and Mosquito Management"
Aug 28, 2003: Fact sheet from Beyond
Pesticides includes facts about the West Nile Virus, mosquitoes, pesticide
spray programs, safer mosquito management strategies, and a list of
communities that have adopted safer mosquito and West Nile Virus
management programs.
EPA Urges Parents to
"Lock it Up"
Aug 28, 2003:
"Lock
it Up" is the simple message from the EPA in their new childhood
poison prevention campaign. The campaign's poster will contain a
toll free number, connecting any caller to their state's poison control
center. More information.
US
EPA Launches Indoor Air Quality Design Tools for Schools
Aug 28, 2003: New
web-based resource contains recommendations and tools to help communities
and design professionals integrate good indoor air quality practices into
the design, construction, renovation, and operation and maintenance of
K-12 school facilities. More.
Latest
Edition of IPM Institute Newsletter Available Online
Aug 28, 2003: The
latest edition of IPM Marketing News: IPM in the Marketplace, is
now available online from the IPM Institute. This quarter's
newsletter contains articles on San Francisco's dedication to pesticide
reduction as well as a brief look at the New York City public school
district's use of IPM to control pests. Newsletter.
Transition
Committee Volunteers Needed for 5th National IPM Symposium
Aug 20, 2003: The
4th National IPM Symposium, held in Indianapolis
April
8 – 10, 2003
,
was attended by over 700 individuals representing the many disciplines and
interests of the IPM community. A
transition committee has begun planning for the 5th National
IPM Symposium, to be held in early 2006. Volunteers will be expected
to take part in monthly conference calls and to take on specific
assignments necessary to ensure a successful event.
Satellite Broadcast on IPM for
Mosquitoes and Rodents
Aug 28, 2003:
A National
Center for Environmental Health and Public Health Training Network
satellite broadcast and webcast entitled "Managing Rodents and
Mosquitoes Through Integrated Pest Management" will be held on
Thursday, Sept. 18, 12:00 - 1: 30 PM Central Time. The broadcast/webcast
will provide viewers with information on IPM as the most effective
approach to reduce the overall threat from these pests.
Food Alliance Five Course Kick
Off Dinner
Aug 18, 2003:
Come
celebrate the start of Food Alliance's restaurant program Monday,
September 15th and enjoy a delicious meal with a main course prepared by
the talented chefs at Wildwood Restaurant in Portland, Oregon and
additional courses prepared by great chefs from Park Kitchen, Navarre,
Lauro Kitchen, Grand Central Baking and Staccatto Gelato.
Idaho Potato Growers Pursue
Eco-Label
Aug 21, 2003: Potato
Growers of Idaho was recently awarded an IPM grant by the EPA as part of a
program to reduce levels of certain chemicals used in Pacific Northwest
agriculture. The group agreed to develop a comprehensive IPM approach to
potato production that may be governed by a third party and include
“environmentally- conscious” labeling for Idaho spuds.
Northeastern Pest Management
Center Expands Funding for IPM
Aug 12, 2003: The
Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service has recently
approved additional funding for the Center. Totaling $4.3 million
over the next four years, the Center will use the money to build on their
successes and strengthen their priorities. The Center’s name will also
change to the Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center (NE IPMC) to
more accurately reflect the manner in which they address issues, a change
that will occur for all four regional Centers nationwide.
National IPM Roadmap Unveiled
Aug 12, 2003: In February 2002, IPM
leaders at the USDA assembled a group of consultants, farmers, IPM
coordinators, and industry and environmental representatives. Over
the next 15 months, IPM leaders from the USDA used this feedback to
develop a consensus document that would serve as a guideline at the
federal level. Last month the USDA released the roadmap.
New York Publishes IPM Guidelines
on the Web
Aug 12, 2003: New York
state's IPM program is taking advantage of web programming technology to
make the latest IPM expertise readily available online with Cornell’s
Pest Management Guidelines. New York’s IPM staff has partnered
with web experts and students in Cornell’s computer science department
to create a web site for trees and shrubs, field crops, and turfgrass IPM.
La Vega School District Fighting
Pests With IPM
Aug 8, 2003:
Independent
Texas School District, La Vega, has received the first Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) Pride Award. La Vega's school district includes
five campuses and 47 buildings. Janet Hurley, coordinator of the
Southwest Technical Resource Center for IPM at the Texas A&M
University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Dallas,
will be at the school district's August 16th meeting to present the award.
NEPMA Fall Training Seminar and
Exposition Scheduled
July 25, 2003:
The NEPMA
Fall Training Seminar and Exposition will be held this November 7 - 8,
2003 in Marlborough, MA. Confirmed speakers include Al St. Cyr, Head of
Food Safety Education, AIB International in Manhattan, KS, Jeff May, a
nationally known expert and author on mold and MA licensed home inspector
and Robert (Bobby) Corrigan, Ph.D., of RMC Pest Management Consulting in
Richmond, IN. Other exciting special features and programs are in
the planning stages and will be announced shortly.
Illinois EPA Publishes New
Website Entitled "Green Schools"
July 18, 2003: This new
website includes the informative 24-page Green Schools Checklist as
well as a publication about mercury alternatives for schools. The Green
Schools Checklist includes information about energy use, solid waste
generation, indoor air quality, pest management, mold growth, water
consumption, laboratory waste, building renovation and purchasing and
more. Link
to website.
Texas School District Receives IPM Pride Award
July 11, 2003: The average parent may
not give much thought to what dangerous insect, rodent or poisonous plant
might be lurking on their child's school grounds this fall. But at
La Vega ISD, a small school district north of Waco, Texas, school
maintenance staff thinks about it a lot. Full
article.
Urban IPM and Pesticide Education Coordinator sought for Washington State
University
June 3, 2003: An
Extension Coordinator is being sought for the WSU Puyallup Research and
Extension Center in Washington State University, Puyallup, WA. The
position is a full-time, 9 or 12-month, one-year renewable, administrative
professional position.
Senate Panel Kills Bid to
Ban Pesticides from Schools
July 2nd, 2003: SACRAMENTO -
Legislation
to prohibit dozens of toxic pesticides from being used in California
public schools was shelved Tuesday by a Senate committee. AB1006
died without a vote Tuesday from the Senate Agriculture and Water
Resources Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Machado, D-Stockton. Full
article at the Contra Costa Times.
IPM Institute's School
Standards Version 3.1 Now Available Online
June 9, 2003: Version 3.1
is available in html and PDF format from the IPM Institute’s Web site.
Version 3.1 includes minor updates to web site urls that have changed
since Version 2.0 was released in November of 2000, including url changes
for all references to the University
of Florida’s school IPM site.
Version 3.0 had been revised to become a companion document to the
IPM STAR®
certification program. Your
comments and suggestions are welcome. School
Standards Version 3.1
Midwest Food Alliance
Partnerships Provide Boost for Certified Farmers
June 25, 2003:
Farmers
raising food using environmentally friendly and socially responsible
methods received a boost recently when Midwest Food Alliance (MWFA) signed
new partnerships with Roots & Fruits Cooperative Produce, one of the
region's oldest distributors of natural food products, and Sodexho USA,
the nation's largest contract food service provider. Full
article.
Intel and Food Alliance Partner
in the Cafeteria
June 24,
2003:
Intel, the world's largest chip manufacturer, has recently
partnered with the eco-label, Food Alliance. Employees at all seven
Hillsboro, Oregon Intel locations will be able to choose Food Alliance
certified products in their cafeteria.
USDA Honors Successful Eco-Potato
Partnership
June 18, 2003: World Wildlife Fund, Wisconsin potato growers and University of
Wisconsin researchers were congratulated for efforts to improve the
environment. Their research was recognized on June 13th as a recipient
of the Department of Agriculture's prestigious "Secretary's Honor
Award."
IPM
Part of EQIP Incentive Program
June 13, 2003: The USDA is releasing
nearly $695 million in the
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) through National Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) for reimbursement on working lands for various
conservation practices, including Integrated Pest Management. Full
article.
Fourth
National IPM Symposium/Workshop Proceedings Available Online!
June 11, 2003: Proceedings from the
2003 National IPM Symposium Workshop, held in
Indianapolis,
Indiana
this past April, are now available online at http://cipm.ncsu.edu/symposium/. The proceedings include presentations and papers
on topics entitled IPM Recognition and Incentive, Marketing IPM,
New
Management Technologies, Evaluation and Impact Assess-ment, Building
Partnerships, Community IPM, IPM Education and Outreach, Biological
Control and Bio-based IPM, Vertebrate and Wildlife IPM, IPM in Per-spective,
Strategic Planning and Visioning for IPM, Invasive Species, Biotechnology,
Inter-national IPM, Systems Approach and Landscape Interactions, IPM in
Organic Systems, Successes in Agriculture & Urban IPM, and Commodity
Related Topics. More.
Lab Results, LLC Offers
Schools Free Canine- Assisted Mold Inspection
June 9, 2003: Lab
Results, LLC, a full-service indoor air quality improvement company that
specializes in mold detection and removal, will conduct canine-assisted
mold inspections free of charge for elementary schools, using the
Northeast’s only certified Mold Dog®. The
Mold Dog®-assisted inspection is offered, for a limited time and on a
first-come, first-served basis, to K-6 schools in New Jersey and the New
York and Philadelphia metro areas, free of any monetary charge or
obligation.
Rutgers Releases New Website
and School IPM listserv
June 9, 2003: As
partners in the implementation of integrated pest management in New Jersey
schools, the Pest Management Office of Rutgers Cooperative Extension has
developed several resources for the community including a School IPM
listserv available at http://www.pestmanagement.rutgers.edu/njinpas/listservs.htm.
Local Foods: From
Soil to Table
June 2, 2003:
Experience foods grown in the Upper Minnesota River Valley "From Soil
to Table" on June 26 at the West Central Research and Outreach Center
in Morris, Minn. The event, sponsored by Land Stewardship Project's (LSP)
collaborative initiative, Pride of the Prairie, will include a keynote
address and cooking demonstration by Lucia Watson of Lucia's Restaurant in
Minneapolis. More.
IPM
Reimbursement Part of EQIP Incentive Program
May 16, 2003: The USDA is releasing
nearly $695 million in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
through National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for reimbursement
on working lands for various conservation practices, including Integrated
Pest Management. Full
article.
USAID
and Land O'Lakes Seek Volunteers
May
15, 2003: Land O'Lakes International Development Division is
implementing a USAID-funded project in Kosovo
under a subagreement with the International Refugee Committee (IRC) working
with producers of tree fruit crops. Volunteers are needed in Kosovo for
general orchard management for tree fruit crops, IPM/pesticide safety
training/assistance for tree fruit crops, and fertilizer and water
management for orchards. More.
Goats Used to Clean Up San
Francisco National Airport
May 15, 2003:
San Francisco, gateway to one of the most technologically advanced
areas of the world, is turning back the clock and using an age-old method
of clearing grass -- goats. Full
article.
Journal of Extension
Published An Assessment of Consumer Preferences for IPM and Organically
Grown Produce
May 5, 2003: The Journal
of Extension recently published an article entitled "An
Assessment of Consumer Preferences for IPM- and Organically Grown
Produce." The article includes the results of an extensive
survey done in South Carolina to explore ways to make farming more
profitable.
Sodexho
Partners with Food Alliance
Apr. 30, 2003: Sodexho, leading
provider of food and facilities management services, will soon feature
foods from farms and ranches endorsed by Food Alliance, a leading
certifier of environmentally friendly and socially responsible
agricultural practices. More.
Pest
Management Issues in Urban Settings Discussed
Apr. 21, 2003:
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - Pests and
pesticide use in schools and other urban dwellings can result in unhealthy
indoor environments, especially among those with asthma. Can these
situations be alleviated by the use of Integrated Pest Management? This
and other questions were presented and discussed recently at a meeting of
community, agency, non-profit and university members in Philadelphia, PA. Full
article.
Grant Awarded to
Study New Biological Control Tool
Apr. 21, 2003:
A group of
researchers from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences was
recently awarded a three-year, $162,000 grant through the Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture, Agriculture research program, to study a new
class of biopesticides for use in greenhouse tomato production. More.
IPM STAR
Certification Program Released
Dec. 18,
2002: A
new certification option for schools and other organizations,
professionals and pest management products and services is now
available. IPM STAR documents IPM practitioner achievement in
reducing pest and pesticide risks. More.
Report
Documents Safer Schools That Protect Children From Unnecessary Pesticide
Exposure
Apr. 18,
2003: In a report released today, schools from across the
country document a growing trend to adopt safer practices that
dramatically reduce pesticides in the schools, providing children with a
healthier learning environment, according to the authors. With
descriptions of 27 school districts of all sizes from 19 states, the
report, Safer Schools: Achieving a Healthy Learning Environment Through
Integrated Pest Management, describes a growing commitment to adopt
practices that respond to mounting evidence that pesticides pose a public
health hazard while non-toxic, economically feasible pest management
options are available.
Central
California Winegrowers Project Submits Request for Proposals
Apr. 14, 2003: The Central
California Winegrowers (CCW) is seeking proposals for project coordination
professional services. The CCW is a non-profit organization dedicated to viticulture research, demonstration and outreach
activities to winegrowers and vintners to enhance the quality, reputation
and marketability of Central California winegrapes, grape concentrate, and
wines. The initial consulting contract would be for a 6-month period with a
target start date of April 22, 2003 or when a suitable candidate is found.
The estimated budget is between $2,500 to $3,000 per month for services
plus travel and other necessary expenses. The contract may be
renewed for an additional 6- to 12-month period (possibly longer)
depending on available funding.
National
School IPM Web site Available as a CD-ROM
Apr. 14, 2003: The National School IPM
Web site is now available complete on a CD-ROM for use in stand-alone or
networking environments for both PCs and Macs. It requires a CD-ROM drive and graphical
browser. While it may
be used off line, it also contains all the hot links that the Web site
does, as well as a link to the School IPM Web site itself. The cost
of the CD is $8.
Earth Pledge
Offers Northeast Farmers Third-Party Certification
Apr. 14, 2003: Two nonprofit
organizations, New York City-based Earth Pledge and Oregon's Food
Alliance, have joined forces to bring Food Alliance certification to the
Northeast in an effort to build supply and demand for sustainably produced
foods. Food Alliance is the fastest growing eco-label in the United
States, with more than 175 growers of 42 crops certified in 12
states. Increased market value for Northeast farmers, greater
availability of sustainable food products for consumers, and greater
public awareness regarding the economic, social, and cultural benefits of
sustainable agriculture and local farmer support are expected outcomes of
the program, according to Earth Pledge. To be certified, farms and
ranches must meet strict criteria for pesticide reduction, soil and water
conservation, wildlife habitat protection, safe and fair working
conditions, and the humane treatment of animals. Source: http://www.earthpledge.org/
2003
IPM Innovator Awards
Mar.
26, 2003: The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is still accepting
nominations for its 2003 IPM Innovator Awards. Deadline for
accepting 2003 award nominations is March 31st. Information about
the awards and the short online nomination form are available at http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/ipminov/innovatr.htm.
Nominations can be completed and submitted electronically via the internet
or submitted via mail or fax. Please note that nominations are only
for people or businesses from California and can be
brief as the Department will contact the nominated groups for more
detailed information. Need more information about past awards, the
awards themselves, or on nominating a group for a 2003 award?
Contact Charlie Hunter via telephone at (916) 324-4264, Fax (916)
324-4088.
Fourth National
IPM Symposium/Workshop Registration Fee Increase!
Mar. 7, 2003: The registration fee
for the Fourth National Integrated Pest Management
Symposium/Workshop increases on March 18 to $250 regular/$150 student/$75 accompanying person, so register now!
For new information on the event, click more.
Pesticide
Safety Education Materials Available
Feb. 10, 2003: Free copies of posters and bumper stickers urging consumers to use pesticides safely are available in both English and
Spanish. Recognized for their colorful, eye-catching graphics and message, enlarged versions of these posters and stickers have
appeared on trucks and metropolitan buses and trains traveling through the urban sectors of many cities.
All materials provide a toll-free number displayed on each product for more questions on safe pesticide use.
To order "Learn to Use Pesticides Safely" (available in both poster and sticker format)
and/or "Pesticides Are Meant to Poison These... [BUGS] Not These" [KIDS] (not available in sticker format),
write the Communication Services Branch, Office of Pesticide Programs (7506C),
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.,
Washington, DC 20004-2403, or call 703-305-5017.
Executive
Director Positions Available for Pesticide Alternatives
Organizations
Feb. 7, 2003:
Safer Pest Control Project N.F.P. (SPCP), a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing pesticide use and promoting safer alternatives throughout Illinois, seeks an
Executive Director. SPCP’s programs address both the public health risks and the environmental impacts of
pesticides. Texans for Alternatives to Pesticides, a small environmental health
organization, also seek a full time Executive Director. More.
Pennsylvania
Adopts Textbook With IPM Unit for Use in Schools
Feb. 10, 2003: Pennsylvania has adopted an environmental textbook
that includes an IPM unit for use in its public schools. The state is the nation's first to require environmental studies,
including integrated pest management, as part of its core curriculum.
Inclusion of IPM studies in the textbook was mandated by a law that also requires advance notification of pesticide applications on school
grounds. The new textbook, which is intended for 9th and 10th grade students, was
published by the Globe Pearson Learning Group. More.
Federal School
IPM Legislation Reintroduced
Feb. 7, 2003:
The Federal School IPM Legislation has been
raised, again. On January 7, 2003, it was introduced as House Bill HR 121
and referred to the House Committee. The bill requires local educational agencies and schools to implement
integrated pest management systems to minimize the use of pesticides in schools and to provide parents, guardians, and employees with notice of
the use of pesticides in schools, and for other purposes.
2003 Texas IPM
Coordinator Training Course
Feb. 3, 2003: All IPM
Coordinators within the state of Texas must attend a six hour class in
order to fulfill the requirements specified in Section 595.11 of the Texas
Structural Pest Control Act. However, the class is open to all persons who
are interested in learning more about the School IPM law and the role of
the IPM Coordinator. The course will also offer an Advanced
Coordinator training open to anyone wanting to learn how to effectively
implement and maintain their IPM program. Part of the planned training
experience will be a section on Outdoor (Landscape) IPM for school
grounds, conducting a facility inspection in order to maintain a list of
structural and landscape improvements and much more.
New Award
Recognizes School IPM
Jan. 20, 2003: Public school
districts in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico implementing integrated pest
management (IPM) programs to control insects and weeds are encouraged to
apply for an award recognizing their IPM efforts. The Southwest
Technical Resources Center for IPM in Schools and Childcare Facilities (SWTRC)
announces the first IPM PrideTM Award competition. The goal of the
recognition program is to instill a sense of pride by schools in their IPM
programs. Cash awards of $1,000 and $500 will be given to schools
with outstanding IPM programs in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
First
BMP Insurance Policy set for Release
Jan. 13,
2003: A
new insurance policy, offered by participating crop insurance companies
and reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation is set for
release. The product insures farmers against yield loss if they
follow state extension recommendations for nitrogen and phosphorus
fertilizer rates. The policy presages the potential for insurance to
cover other BMPs, including IPM. More.
Fourth National
IPM Symposium/Workshop Reports 180 Poster Submissions
Dec.
18,
2002: The Fourth National Integrated Pest Management Symposium/Workshop,
to be held
on April 8-10 2003 in Indianapolis, IN, has received more than 180 abstracts for
poster presentations. The
symposium also includes sessions for invited speakers, workshops, and
informal conferences. All disciplines relating to IPM including weed science, plant pathology, vertebrate management, entomology,
nematology,
horticulture, agronomy, communications, economics, sociology, etc. are
encouraged to participate. Additional poster abstracts will be accepted on
a space-available basis.
EPA PESP Selects NYC
Board of Education as 2002 PESP Champion
Dec. 18, 2002: The US Environmental Protection Agency
Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) has selected 18
participants as PESP Champions for outstanding efforts towards risk
reduction and promoting IPM. The New York City Board of Education's IPM
program, serving schools with more than 1.2 million students, is among the
award winners.
National
Foundation for IPM Education Issues Call for Proposals
Dec. 4th, 2002:
The
National Foundation for IPM Education (NFIPME) has issued its call for
proposals for 2003 PESP Project Grants. NFIPME will be mailing paper
copies of the call to the primary contacts for all PESP members late this
week/early next week. The total funding available will vary with the
level of commitment BPPD makes to the cooperative agreement with NFIPME.
Timing of the final selection will also depend on future funding.
The call is open until January 31. Details are in the call. The initial announcement was posted on their website,
http://www.ipm-education.org/2003rfp.htm
National
Conference on Integrated Fruit Production
Dec. 4th, 2002:
Plan
to
attend the upcoming National Conference on Integrated Fruit Production,
February 3-4, 2003, in Montreal. The conference features two days of
presentations and panel discussions by leading experts on growing,
labeling and marketing ecologically-produced fruit. The event will
culminate in an industry panel and participant discussion to explore the positioning
of Canadian IFP-grown apples in the domestic and export markets.
Pennsylvania
State IPM Program Prepares Information Packet for School IPM in Pennsylvania
Oct. 10, 2002:
Public
schools across Pennsylvania will have until the end of the year, 2002, to
comply with new legislation requiring them to give notification before
applying pesticides and to adopt integrated pest management plans.
To help schools meet the deadline, the Pennsylvania IPM Program has
prepared information packets and sent them out to every school district in
the state.
57th Annual
University Pest Management Conference to be Held at Texas A&M
Nov. 25, 2002: The 57th Texas A&M University Pest
Management Conference will be held January 8-10, 2003, in College Station
at the Brazos Center. There will be presentations emphasizing IPM in
schools, including Lawn & Ornamental, Weeds, Termites, and General
Pest categories. Also included in the conference are the
"hands-on" Insect Identification Workshop and a full day of
State-required Training for Technicians and Non-Commercial
Applicators.
School
IPM Success Stories Report
Oct 21, 2002: Advocacy
groups, IPM implementers and policy makers have all discussed the need for
more resources and materials showing that alternative pest management
strategies, IPM (using the least toxic pesticide as a last resort), are
being successfully and economically implemented in schools across the
country. Beyond Pesticides would like you to join this broad coalition of
individuals who are working together to create a national report
highlighting specific schools IPM programs from around the country.
School and Urban IPM
Workshop
Oct. 21, 2002:
The second
School and Urban IPM Workshop sponsored by Association of Applied IPM
Ecologists will be held in Elk Grove California November 21, 2002. The program includes talks by IPM services and
schools currently integrating IPM into their pest control. The
program will also contain a roundtable discussion on IPM issues.
EPA
Launches Healthy School Environments Web Portal
Oct. 7, 2002: More
than 53 million children and almost 3 million adults spend a significant
portion of their days in approximately
112,000 public and private
school buildings, many of which are old and inadequately maintained,
and which often contain environmental conditions that inhibit
learning and pose increased risks to the health of children and staff.
The Healthy School Environments web page is intended to serve as a
portal to on-line resources to help facility managers, school administrators,
architects, design engineers, school nurses, parents, teachers
and staff address environmental health issues in schools. Visitors can
browse resources by geographic area, or search all resources by entering
specific keywords into the search box at the top of each
page.
Research
Associate sought for a study of Third Party Certification in food and
agriculture
Oct. 7, 2002: Research Associate sought for a study of Third Party Certification in food and
agriculture. Candidate
will be a part of a large and growing interdisciplinary team focusing on
food and agriculture standards that includes a number of faculty, other
research associates and research assistants.
IR-4 Project
announces request for grant proposals
Aug. 29, 2002: The
IR-4 Project (IR-4), a federally funded agricultural
program whose mission is to assist specialty
or minor crop producers by facilitating the availability of safe and
effective pest control products,
announces a request for grant proposals for funding in 2003. Biopesticide
proposals are due on November 15, 2002.
Tufts University
hosts conference on ecolabels
Feb. 4, 2002: The Gerald J.
and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts
University hosts the Conference on Ecolabels and the Greening of the Food
Market to be held November 7-9 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Los
Angeles Unified School District Parents Gain Right to Know of Toxic
Exposure
September
20, 2002: Every parent has gained a
right to know of pesticide application to which their children may be
exposed if they are enrolled in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
At the beginning of the school year, parents are given a list of pesticide
products that have been approved for use at LAUSD sites. Parents who wish
advance notification of each pesticide application at their child’s
school will receive notification by completing the “Right to Know”
form and sending it to the school Principal. Notification exceptions may
occur under emergency circumstances that warrant an immediate response.
More.
National
Foundation for IPM Education funds Sustainable Ag. Network
August 28, 2002:
The National Foundation for IPM Education has
recently funded a new project entitled the Sustainable Agriculture
Network. The Sustainable Agriculture Network's mission is to
conserve tropical ecosystems by improving environmental and social
conditions in agriculture. A description of the project is available
in the Eco-Index, an online database of conservation initiatives in Mexico
and Central America.
Nutrient
Insurance Policy Education Program seeks coordinator
Aug. 25,
2002: Nutrient Insurance Policy Educational Program seeks
coordinator to work in the main corn producing counties of Wisconsin,
Minnesota
and Iowa
with the primary focus on groundwater sensitive regions of each state.
"A Growing Concern," the Baum Forum's weekend of
conference and culinary activities
Oct. 5-6, 2002: “A
Growing Concern," the Baum Forum’s weekend of conference and
culinary activities, will be held in New York City. Gain global
insight on a healthy and diversified food system, build your culinary
skills, and learn practical strategies for home and professional
chefs.
Jun.
24, 2002:
International Conference on IPM in Sub-Saharan Africa International
Conference on IPM in Sub-Saharan Africa announces registration and call
for papers. The conference, to be held in Kampala, Uganda from
September 8-12, will focus on IPM as a strategic tool for agricultural
development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Dec. 14,
2001:
Safer Pest Control Project (SPCP) seeks full-time executive director
Safer Pest Control Project (SPCP) seeks a
full-time executive director. SPCP is an organization dedicated to
reducing pesticide use and promoting safer alternatives to pesticides in urban
and rural Illinois.
June 10th,
2002:
Check out the new, interactive "Who Wants to be an IPM Super Sleuth" website!
Play "Who wants
to be an IPM Super Sleuth!" The website includes six interactive game modules for
grades K-8 with a printable 114-page document perfect for teachers and parents.
Visit the Briefing
Room.
May 7,
2002:
Report on Pesticide Residues Released. A Consumers Union research
team has released a report comparing pesticide residues on conventionally grown,
IPM and organic produce. The study reports that organic produce had 1/3 as many
pesticide residues as conventional and 1/2 as many as IPM. Conventional
produce was the most likely to contain residues and organic least likely. Produce
grown and marketed with an IPM or "No Detectable Residues" (NDR) claim
had residues higher than organic, but lower than those in conventionally grown
food.
May 6,
2002:
Take an IPM House Tour! Celebrate School IPM Week by searching this
electronic house for ways to prevent pest problems. A fun activity for kids!
More.
May 2,
2002:
New IPM Learning Resource for Kids of All Ages! Become an IPM Super
Sleuth by participating in fun learning exercises and activities about IPM for
homes.
April
30th, 2002:
The Fourth National Integrated Pest Management Symposium/Workshop will be held
on April 8-10 2003
in Indianapolis, IN. The
symposium will include sessions for invited speakers, posters, workshops, and
informal conferences. All disciplines relating to IPM including weed
science, plant pathology, vertebrate management, entomology, nematology,
horticulture, agronomy, communications, economics, sociology, etc. are
encouraged to participate.
April
26th, 2002:
Updated IPM Standards for Schools, a comprehensive evaluation system and
resource guide for
School IPM, now available for downloading in PDF format. Link
here.
April
22nd, 2002
IPM Institute 2001 Annual Report now available on-line. Includes year's
history, funding sources, presentations, publications and
plan for next year. Link here.
April
12th, 2002
Minneapolis Institute of Arts hosts "Setting Up a Low-Cost Anoxic Pest
Eradication System" workshop.
March
25th, 2002
Celebrate
School IPM Week, May 5-11,
2002! Professionals from all
walks of life are needed and encouraged to
participate in IPM-related educational activities in schools
and classrooms during the week of May 5, 2002. Join us in increasing
understanding and
appreciation for IPM! View Press Release.
March
19th, 2002
Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, the
Washington Toxics Coalition and the Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to
Pesticides announce the 20th National Pesticide Forum to be held April 26th-28th
in Seattle, Washington.
March 1st, 2002
IPM ecolabel CORE Values Northeast 2002 Farm Plan now available for interested
farmers.
Feb 12, 2002:
PA. Schools, farmers create programs
The Pennsylvania
Association
for Sustainable Agriculture is working to help local schools and farmers come
together to create not only menus, but educational programs. Association
executive director Brian Snyder was quoted as saying Saturday at the group's
annual convention that, "I'm probably most concerned that lunch usually is
not considered an educational time in schools. The teaching stops, and kids are
taken to the cafeteria; then the teaching starts again when they get back to the
classroom. We want to make lunch part of the learning process."
February 6-March 14, 2002
The Florida Department of Education and Florida University Extension host
one day IPM for educational facilities courses. More.
January 16, 2002
Carolyn Brickey has become the first executive director of Protected
Harvest, the non-profit organization certifying IPM potato producers in
Wisconsin.
January 12, 2002
DPR upgrades school IPM on the Web
There's a new, virtual library open "24/7" to help schools manage their pest problems -- and avoid the need for toxic
chemicals. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has launched
a new version of its School IPM Program Web site. IPM -- integrated pest management -- promotes strategies based on prevention and
least-toxic solutions. (Go to www.cdpr.ca.gov
and click on "School IPM", or bookmark www.schoolipm.info
The site features a wealth
of IPM resources.
January 2, 2002
CORE Values Northeast hires new director. Cathleen Lane has
joined CORE Values Northeast (CVN) as Executive Director. Lane is based in
Boston, MA at the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) offices under a new
agreement between CLF and CVN. CVN is one of the oldest operating
IPM-based eco-labels in the US, certifying tree fruit growers since 1995.
October 6, 2001
Los Angeles Unified School District seeks IPM coordinator.
October 1, 2001
The Food Alliance granted $800,000 from Kellogg Foundation to fund expansion.
The Food Alliance, an eco-label based in Portland, Oregon plans to expand
nationally with the aid of funding from the Kellogg Foundation. The Food
Alliance uses IPM as a requirement for producer participation.
September 21, 2001
US GAO Report on IPM Expenditures due October 1. The U.S.
General Accounting Office (GAO) is an independent, non-partisan investigative
arm of Congress. The GAO studies how taxpayer dollars are spent and makes
recommendations to Congress and other agencies on how to improve the
effectiveness of programs and expenditures. This report is expected to be
available at http://www.gao.gov/ on October
1. Copies can be ordered from the site at no charge for the first copy.
July 9, 2001
First Annual Eco-Label Inspector Training Completed. Twenty-five
attendees from three countries participated in the training session, held a t
the Whole Foods Market Midwest Regional Headquarters in Chicago and the Herbal
Garden herb farm in Wauconda IL.
June 1, 2001
Prescott Bergh joins staff for Sustainable Eco-Label Inspector Training.
Bergh has served as a farm inspector for organic programs since 1981 and has
trained inspectors for the Organic Crop Improvement Association, the Organic
Growers and Buyers Association, Farm Verified Organic and the Independent
Organic Inspectors Association.
May 23, 2001
Sustainable Eco-Label Inspector Training Scheduled. Sustainable
eco-labels are growing in size and number, creating a need for new inspectors to
verify producer compliance and maintain program integrity. A first annual
training course is scheduled for July 6-7 in Chicago IL. Inspectors
completing the course will be qualified to perform inspections for leading
sustainable, IPM-based eco-labels. More.
April 28, 2001
Latest Edition of IPM Institute News On-Line. Including
"Marketing IPM to North American Consumers: Eight Years of
Progress," hot topics and more.
April 18, 2001
IPM Protocol for Golf Courses Released. New workbook lists IPM
practices to improve pest management and reduce environmental impacts on golf
courses.
April 3, 2001
Midwest Food Alliance Web Site Launch. This new Food Alliance
partner has certified 12 beef, pork, apple and vine crops producers in MN and
Wisconsin, using IPM and fair labor management
March 27, 2001
New England Pest Management Association (NEPMA) IPM Registry.
This trade association of pest management service providers is accepting
applications for listing in a registry of IPM services. Applicants must
attend advanced IPM training and submit account records documenting IPM
practice.
March 20, 2001
Beyond Pesticides Launches Pest Management Service Directory. Beyond
Pesticides, an education and advocacy non-profit, administered a survey to
companies providing pest control services. Companies responding to the
survey and indicating that they use one or more practices rated
"non-toxic" or "least-toxic" by Beyond Pesticides are now
listed in this directory.
March 19, 2001
Child Proofing our Communities Campaign Releases Report.
Poisoned
Schools: Invisible Threats, Visible Actions is a joint effort of several
organizations, including the Center for Health, Environment and Justice.
Report includes specific recommendations for siting schools to avoid locations
contaminated with toxics and a comprehensive "Gold Standard" for IPM
programs in schools.
March 14, 2001
Consumers Union Launches Eco-Label Resource Web Site. CU, publisher of
Consumer Reports, has created a site for information on environmental labels for
food and wood products. Site includes evaluations; Wegmans' IPM Label
program is included.
March 1, 2001
CORE Values Northeast (CVN) announces transition. After six
years under management by Mothers & Others for a Livable Plant, CVN is
emerging as an independent project under new leadership. The program
provides certification based on IPM to tree fruit growers in the Northeastern US
states. The IPM Institute will provide certification-related services to
the organization.
February 20, 2001
Application package available for pest control suppliers. The
IPM Institute has designed a program to simplify the task of identifying
reduced-risk pest control options for professionals working in schools and other
sensitive areas. Applications are now available for suppliers to submit
pest controls for review.
February 7, 2001
IOBC Integrated Production (IP) Guidelines now on-line. The
International Organization for Bio-Control, Commission on Integrated Production
Guidelines serves to provide a framework for IP Guidelines development, works to
draft crop-specific IP Guidelines and endorses qualifying regional
programs.
January 26, 2001
Greener Fields Project releases findings. Document reports
results of surveys of organic leaders, non-organic
eco-labels including several using IPM as a producer requirement, and
"green" consumers.
January 12, 2001
Certification program based on Integrated Production available to
vineyards and wineries in Oregon. Low-Input Viticulture and Enology
(LIVE) offers a list of prohibited/required practices and a point-based
integrated practice list to qualify growers.
December 8, 2000
Apple and potato growers, in collaboration with World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF),
are launching "ecological" produce in major retail outlets across the
country. These apples and potatoes, grown using IPM, are available through
selected major retail outlets and through FoodShare Toronto.
December 5, 2000
Press release on Maine's recently completed survey of school pest management
practices is covered by Maine's major newspapers. Headlines
and links to media Web sites for full articles.
November 25, 2000
IPM Standards for Schools, Version 2.0 is now available on-line and in
print.
V2.0 includes references to model legislation, school pest
management practice surveys, organization directory, IPM curricula and project
ideas for teachers, school IPM headlines from US newspapers and more. 128
pages. More.
November 20, 2000
The Conservation Agriculture Network guidelines for certified production of
coffee, citrus and bananas, including IPM, are available on-line in English and
Spanish.
November 16, 2000
New report on pest management practices in Maine, "What's Bugging Our Schools: Pest Concerns and Pesticide
Use in Maine Public Schools" now available on-line.
November 14, 2000
New School IPM Organization Directory Available
A new directory of
organizations offering resources for school IPM now includes more than 40
governmental and non-governmental groups from more than 20 states.
The directory allows parents,
teachers, pest management professionals and others to easily locate resources
for their state and region. A cooperative effort between the IPM Institute and the University of
Florida.
November 13, 2000
Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission announces new
integrated farming self-assessment for wine grape growers.
November 8, 2000
Most recent past issue of the IPM Institute News is available on-line.
Includes coverage of school IPM, IPM verification by crop consultants and IPM
Certification Journal.
October 19, 2000
Two IPM-based Labeling Efforts Break New Ground
The Mauna Kea Banana
Company, approved by the Rainforest Alliance's Eco-OK label program, has
achieved the highest possible rating by the University of Hawaii's IPM
Program. The assessment used an IPM protocol, or scoring tool,
specifically developed for banana production in Hawaii and modeled after the
National Potato Council's IPM Protocol for Potatoes.
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association's
collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund has yielded a draft IPM Standard for
potatoes in Wisconsin that promises qualifying growers use of a new eco-label on qualifying potatoes.
October 11, 2000
New School IPM Organization Directory Forming
Add your government, University,
Extension or non-profit organization to the School IPM Directory. The
Directory, a cooperative effort between the IPM Institute and the University of
Florida, will list organizations with resources for school IPM, so that parents,
teachers, pest management professionals and others can easily locate resources
for their state and region. Deadline for listing, 10/16/2000.
October 10, 2000
Adding Value through Environmental Marketing Conference
Proceedings On-line.
"Green Consumers," with $230 billion in purchasing power, are seeking out food products grown in an environmentally and socially responsible
manner. How can producers, processors, distributors and retailers tap into
this market, with positive, credible messages about health, the environment and strong rural communities?
October 6, 2000
School IPM Position Announcement
The Maine Department of Agriculture
seeks an individual to develop and implement an IPM training program for Maine K-12 schools.
Qualifications include six years of education, training, and/or experience,
preference to BS, BA or MS in entomology or related field and/or IPM experience or
training, especially urban or structural. Full time, temporary position
through June 2001. For more information, contact Dr. Kathleen Murray.
October 3, 2000
Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against Misuse of Pesticides updates survey of state
legislation Concluding that children remain inadequately
protected against pesticides use in schools, the survey compares
legislation from 31 states that have passed laws or regulations specifically
addressing pesticide use in or around schools.
September 29, 2000
Order IPM Standards for Schools V2.0 in print
The IPM Standards, V1.0, are currently available from this site in HTML
or PDF formats. Version 2.0, expected publication date 10/30/2000,
will reflect comments received on the current version, including additions to
the resource lists. Version 2.0 will be available on-line and also in
print.
September 27, 2000
IPM Standards for Schools Fact Sheet on-line
Need a brief introduction to the features of the IPM Standards? Use as
a handout at meetings and workshops. Download
Fact Sheet in PDF format. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0,
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader Now.
September 25, 2000
California Governor signs Health Schools Act
Assembly
Bill 2260 has become law, requiring warning notices to be posted prior to
pesticide applications in schools, annual notification of parents of pesticides
that may be applied in their children's school, and creation of a registry of
individuals requesting notification prior to pesticide applications in schools.
September 21, 2000
School IPM Curricula/Workshop Ideas On-Line
A selection of resources and links for educating students of all ages about IPM
can now be found on our School IPM Links/Resources
page, along with links to model legislation and school pest management surveys.
September 15, 2000
California set to join states requiring qualifications for persons applying
pesticides in schools.
California Assembly Bill 786 awaits Governor Gray Davis' signature, and requires
any personnel applying pesticides in schools to have annual training in
pesticide safety and handling. Upon signing, California will join New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia
in requiring training. Bill
text. The bill joins AB 2260, the Healthy
Schools Act of 2000, also awaiting signature and previously vetoed by Davis
in 1999. The bill would require prior notification of pesticide
applications and IPM policies in schools. Update
on 9/25/00: AB 786 was vetoed, AB 2260 was signed and enacted.
September 5, 2000
IPM Standards for Schools On-line
How do you know if the pest management practices in your school are the least
risk, most effective available? Is your school doing as much as possible
to prevent and avoid pest problems? A new tool is now available to help
answer these and other questions. IPM Standards for Schools: A Program for
Reducing Pest and Pesticide Risks in Schools in now available on-line. More.
September 1, 2000
Legislation addressing school pest management
Legislation aimed at reducing pest and pesticide risks in schools has been
passed in several states. Review laws available on line. Links
to legislation.
August
31, 2000
School Pest Management Practice Surveys List
What practices do schools use to manage pests? Eighteen
surveys and studies conducted by state government, Cooperative Extension and
non-governmental groups provide information on practices in several
states. Links to surveys.
August 28, 2000
School IPM Links & Resources Updated
A comprehensive list of resources and links for implementing IPM in schools has
been added to this site. The list includes hot links and availability of
more than 250 resources, from administrative and policy resources to
pest-specific, least-risk management information. Go
to the list.
August
31, 2000
School Pest Management Practice Surveys List
What practices do schools use to manage pests? Eighteen
surveys and studies conducted by state government, Cooperative Extension and
non-governmental groups provide information on practices in several
states. Links to surveys.
August 28, 2000
School IPM Links & Resources Updated
A comprehensive list of resources and links for implementing IPM in schools has
been added to this site. The list includes hot links and availability of
more than 250 resources, from administrative and policy resources to
pest-specific, least-risk management information. Go
to the list.
August 22, 2000
NY Governor Signs Pesticide Notification Bill
Governor Pataki signed into law a bill which requires advance notification of
pesticide applications on grounds of schools, daycares and private
residences. The bill exempts a group of reduced-risk pesticides from the
requirement. Bill text is available on-line.
August 21, 2000
Certified IPM Manager and Verifier Applications Available On-Line
Verifying compliance with IPM-based certification and labeling requirements is
the task of IPM Managers and Verifiers. IPM Verifiers are available to
perform this service, making site visits, reviewing records and interviewing
producers and pest managers to ensure that IPM requirements are met. More.
August 18, 2000
IPM Institute Launches New Web Site
This site has been completely redesigned, and includes a new bibliography
of publication on IPM standards, certification and labeling, a new bibliography
of publications on school IPM, a new Certified
IPM Verifier Program, and other brand new features. Let
us know what you think of the new site, and what you would like to see
added.
August 17, 2000
Corn IPM Assessment Tool On-line
A new document has been drafted for use by field corn producers and their
advisors to learn about IPM and Best Management Practices (BMPs). The
draft lists practices and ranks them as most desirable, intermediate and least
desirable, allowing users to identify opportunities to reduce
environmental impacts. Located at www.iatp.org/labels/,
click on "Resources" to locate the downloadable files. The
authors are looking for partners to further develop the tool, and improve its
usefulness for corn producers.
August 6, 2000
Hood River IFP Program on the Web
The Integrated Fruit Production program, operated by the Hood
River Grower-Shipper Association, emphasizes industry education and cooperation
with similar programs from other regions or entities. For IFP guidelines
for apple, pear and cherry, including preference ratings for fruit production
chemicals, see http://oregonstate.edu/dept/hort/orchardnet/2000/hifp.htm
June 23, 2000
Conference Announcement
Read the Label! Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities for Eco-labels and Eco-brands. October 19, 2000, Portland Hilton,
More.
June 21, 2000
IPM Certification Guidelines for NJ Produce Available On-Line
IPM Guidelines for several New Jersey crops are now available on the Web.
More.
May 22, 2000
IPM Assessment Tool Survey Results Available On-Line
A survey was conducted of state IPM coordinators and others to identify IPM assessment tools, in some cases termed "IPM
Elements," "IPM Guidelines" of "IPM Protocols." 34 states responded to the survey.
For more, go to http://www.iatp.org/labels/
and click on "Resources" for a downloadable copy of the
report.
April 27, 2000
Govindasamy et al. IPM Marketing Programs Link Available
We have added marketing publications from Rutgers University that address consumer perceptions about IPM-labeled products.
More.
