Landscape Plant Health Conferences Slated in Lubbock, Amarillo

Writer: Tim W. McAlavy, (806) 746-6101, email: t-mcalavy@tamu.edu
Contact: Dr. Harold Kaufman, (806) 746-6101, email: h-kaufman@tamu.edu

LUBBOCK – West Texans can learn more about landscape plant health and waterwise irrigation strategies at a landscape conference slated at two locations this month, said a Texas Cooperative Extension plant pathologist.

“Our first conference is March 26 at Texas A&M’s Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Amarillo. The Amarillo center is at 6500 Amarillo Boulevard West,” said Dr. Harold Kaufman, Extension plant pathologist based at Lubbock.
“The second conference is March 27 at Texas A&M’s Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Lubbock.

“The Lubbock center is 3 miles north of Lubbock International Airport and ½ mile east of Interstate 27 on FM 1294 -- take Exit 11 on I-27.”

Both conferences will begin with registration over coffee and doughnuts from 8 to 8:25 a.m., and will run until 3:30 to
4:30 p.m. Registration costs $20 per person.
 
Participants can earn at least five continuing education units (CEU’s) approved by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Texas Department of Agriculture or Texas Master Gardeners at either conference, Kaufman noted.
 
Extension plant pathologists, entomologists, agronomists, agriculture and integrated pest management agents will discuss: disease problems of ornamental plants; identifying and controlling problem weeds; managing insects in the landscape; and waterwise landscape management strategies.

To register for either conference, send your name and address, and a $20 check payable to Extension account 240101 to: Harold Kaufman or Viki Bartlett, Texas Cooperative Extension, Route 3, Box 213AA, Lubbock, TX 79403.
 
For more information, contact your county Extension office or call Kaufman at 806-746-6101.