Plant Science Day, Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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RAIN OR SHINE!
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Plant Science Day, Mailing Flyer (41.26kb, 1 page, PDF Format)
Plant Science Day, Program Booklet (375.31kb, 26 pages, PDF Format)
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Taping of Plant Science Day 2011 by the Connecticut Network (CT-N) (www.ctn.state.ct.us)
CT Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Plant Science Day
(Date Recorded: 8/3/2011) Length: 2 hr 59 min
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Doors Open at 9:30 a.m.
Program Begins at 10:00 a.m.
Event 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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10:00am--Greeting
In Main Tent at 11:20 a.m.
CENTURY FARM AWARD PRESENTATION
Collins Powder Hill Farm, Enfield, CT
SAMUEL W. JOHNSON MEMORIAL LECTURE
Mr. Gregory M. Schaan
President & Chief Executive Officer, Imperial Nurseries, Inc., Granby, CT
"The Impact of the Nursery Industry on Connecticut's Economy"
(1.19mb, 27 pages, PDF Format)
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Presentations on Research & Technical Demonstrations
10:00 a.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Mr. Ira J. Kettle, State Apiary Inspector, Department of Entomology
Bekeeping Basics
(15-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 10:00 a.m. & 1:35 p.m.)
10:20 a.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Chris T. Maier, Entomologist, Department of Entomology
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Another Harmful Invasive Insect from Asia
(3.15mb, 61 pages, PDF Format)
10:50 a.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Victoria L. Smith, Deputy State Entomologist, Department of Entomology
Healthy Plants—Healthy Business: Support of the Green Industry by Inspection
(4.08mb, 26 pages, PDF Format)
11:05 a.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Dr. Gale E. Ridge, Entomologist, Department of Entomology
Introduction to Bed Bugs, Self-Protection and Management
(20-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 11:05 a.m. & 2:05 p.m.)
11:20 a.m.
MAIN TENT
Introductions, Award Presentations, Century Farm Award, and The Samuel W. Johnson Memorial Lecture
1:20 p.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Abigail A. Maynard, Horticulturalist, Department of Forestry and Horticulture
The Experiment Station’s New Crops Program
(3.05mb, 29 pages, PDF Format)
1:35 p.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Mr. Ira J. Kettle, State Apiary Inspector, Department of Entomology
Beekeeping Basics
(20-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 10:00 a.m. & 1:35 p.m.)
1:50 p.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Goudarz Molaei, Medical Entomologist, Department of Environmental Sciences
To Bite or Not to Bite: Mosquitoes and Transmission of West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Viruses in Connecticut
(2.78mb, 39 pages, PDF Format)
2:05 p.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Dr. Gale E. Ridge, Entomologist, Department of Entomology
Introduction to Bed Bugs, Self-Protection and Management
(20-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 11:05 a.m. & 2:05 p.m.)
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10:00 a.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Mr. Ira J. Kettle, State Apiary Inspector, Department of Entomology
Bekeeping Basics
(15-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 10:00 a.m. & 1:35 p.m.)
10:20 a.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Chris T. Maier, Entomologist, Department of Entomology
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Another Harmful Invasive Insect from Asia
(3.15mb, 61 pages, PDF Format)
10:50 a.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Victoria L. Smith, Deputy State Entomologist, Department of Entomology
Healthy Plants—Healthy Business: Support of the Green Industry by Inspection
(4.08mb, 26 pages, PDF Format)
11:05 a.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Dr. Gale E. Ridge, Entomologist, Department of Entomology
Introduction to Bed Bugs, Self-Protection and Management
(20-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 11:05 a.m. & 2:05 p.m.)
11:20 a.m.
MAIN TENT
Introductions, Award Presentations, Century Farm Award, and The Samuel W. Johnson Memorial Lecture
1:20 p.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Abigail A. Maynard, Horticulturalist, Department of Forestry and Horticulture
The Experiment Station’s New Crops Program
(3.05mb, 29 pages, PDF Format)
1:35 p.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Mr. Ira J. Kettle, State Apiary Inspector, Department of Entomology
Beekeeping Basics
(20-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 10:00 a.m. & 1:35 p.m.)
1:50 p.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Goudarz Molaei, Medical Entomologist, Department of Environmental Sciences
To Bite or Not to Bite: Mosquitoes and Transmission of West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Viruses in Connecticut
(2.78mb, 39 pages, PDF Format)
2:05 p.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Dr. Gale E. Ridge, Entomologist, Department of Entomology
Introduction to Bed Bugs, Self-Protection and Management
(20-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 11:05 a.m. & 2:05 p.m.)
10:00 a.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Mr. Ira J. Kettle, State Apiary Inspector, Department of Entomology
Bekeeping Basics
(15-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 10:00 a.m. & 1:35 p.m.)
10:20 a.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Chris T. Maier, Entomologist, Department of Entomology
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Another Harmful Invasive Insect from Asia
(3.15mb, 61 pages, PDF Format)
10:50 a.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Victoria L. Smith, Deputy State Entomologist, Department of Entomology
Healthy Plants—Healthy Business: Support of the Green Industry by Inspection
(4.08mb, 26 pages, PDF Format)
11:05 a.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Dr. Gale E. Ridge, Entomologist, Department of Entomology
Introduction to Bed Bugs, Self-Protection and Management
(20-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 11:05 a.m. & 2:05 p.m.)
11:20 a.m.
MAIN TENT
Introductions, Award Presentations, Century Farm Award, and The Samuel W. Johnson Memorial Lecture
1:20 p.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Abigail A. Maynard, Horticulturalist, Department of Forestry and Horticulture
The Experiment Station’s New Crops Program
(3.05mb, 29 pages, PDF Format)
1:35 p.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Mr. Ira J. Kettle, State Apiary Inspector, Department of Entomology
Beekeeping Basics
(20-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 10:00 a.m. & 1:35 p.m.)
1:50 p.m.
MAIN TENT
Dr. Goudarz Molaei, Medical Entomologist, Department of Environmental Sciences
To Bite or Not to Bite: Mosquitoes and Transmission of West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Viruses in Connecticut
(2.78mb, 39 pages, PDF Format)
2:05 p.m.
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION TENT
Dr. Gale E. Ridge, Entomologist, Department of Entomology
Introduction to Bed Bugs, Self-Protection and Management
(20-minute demonstration, repeated twice during the day, 11:05 a.m. & 2:05 p.m.)
Pesticide Credit Tour
12:15pm-1:15pm Pesticide Credit Tour, Dr. Robert E. Marra
If you are interested in obtaining pesticide credits you must sign-in at the registration desk between 9:30am-10:00am, and sign-out to pick up pesticide credit forms between 2:45pm- 4:00pm.
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Connecticut Pesticide Credits
Connecticut Pesticide credits will be offered for attending Plant Science Day. If you are interested in obtaining pesticide credits, you must sign-in at the registration desk at the start of the day, between 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., collect signatures for the talks, demonstration, and tours you attended, and sign-out to pick up your pesticide credit form between 2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Connecticut Pesticide credits offered:
4.25 credits in ALL supervisor categories and ALL private applicator (PA) categories.
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Event 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Barn Displays ¨ 80 Field Plots and Exhibits ¨ Technical Demonstrations
Plant Diagnosis ¨ Insect Identification ¨ Questions Answered ¨ Passport for Children
Lockwood Farm Walking Tours ¨ Connecticut
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