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New Discover Entomology Brochure Available Now
February 1, 2012. Discover Entomology is a 12-page, color brochure written for students from grades 6-12. It explains why studying insects is important for agriculture, medicine, forestry and human health. It can be downloaded for free as a PDF or purchased through the ESA Online Bookstore. To download or order.
Indiana Natural Lawn Care Workshop Scheduled
February 1, 2012. Funded by the EPA Great Lakes Initiative and coordinated by Safer Pest Control Project, the Natural Lawn Care Workshop will take place on March 22, 2012 in Highland, IN. This half-day workshop is geared toward landscape companies, turf managers, homeowner associations and public employees and will feature Chip Osborne of Osborne Organics. More.
Maine School IPM Newsletter Now Available
February 1, 2012. The winter issue of the Maine School IPM Newsletter is now available. This issue includes stories on microbe management, protecting yourself and others from the flu, implementing IPM, pest of the month—head lice and after school education on bed bugs. More.
7th International IPM Symposium Preliminary Schedule Available
January 30, 2012. The preliminary schedule for the 7th International IPM Symposium has been posted to the Symposium website. Registration is now open for the Symposium, scheduled for March 27-29, 2012 in Memphis, TN. The Symposium is the premier IPM event worldwide and not to be missed by anyone involved or interested in IPM! More and to register.
“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.
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EPA Hosting Grants Award Process Webinar
February 2, 2012. The Office of Grants and Debarment is hosting an EPA Grants Award Process Webinar on February 23 at 2 pm ET. The webinar will cover grants management topics, including how to find and apply for grant opportunities, FFATA reporting requirements and preparing a proper budget detail. More and to register.
IPM Institute Project Assistant Position Opening
February 1, 2012. The IPM Institute of North America is looking for a full-time project assistant to add to our staff. Duties include communicating with partners and participants, website maintenance, providing phone reception and general clerical, financial and administrative support. Flexible schedule in a casual office, 30-36 hours per week. Please see our employment page for a full position announcement.
6th National Small Farm Conference Scheduled for September
January 31, 2012. The 6th National Small Farm Conference, “Promoting the Successes of Small Farmers and Ranchers,” will take place September 18-20, 2012 in Memphis, TN. Abstracts for oral and poster papers, success stories and exhibits are due February 29. Early conference registration deadline is July 31. More and to register.
IPM Innovators Include City of Palo Alto, Marin County IPM Programs
January 30, 2012. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation recognized the City of Palo Alto, Gallo's Sonoma Vineyards, Marin County and Sunwest Fruit Co. with 2011 IPM Innovator Awards for their leadership in reducing pesticide use. Marin County has reduced pesticide use on Marin County owned, managed or leased property by 90 percent in the last 10 years. More.
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.
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