The following education programs are worth 1 MCH credit per program. UMass Extension Diseases of Greenhouse Crops (3 pesticide credits) March 9, 2012 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Publick House, Sturbridge, MA   Dr. Rob Wick and Bess Dicklow, UMass Diagnostic Lab will present information on greenhouse diseases including downy mildew, root diseases, botrytis, viruses, chrysanthemum white rust and ... Read full article

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The Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association announces that the next MCH exam will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at New England Grows in Boston, MA (www.newenglandgrows.org).  The exam will begin promptly at 9:00 AM in Room 204 A EXAM FEE:  $55.00 for MNLA Member & $75.00 for Non-Members - Walk-in's are welcome!

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What is the Boston Business Boot Camp? Boston Business Boot Camp was founded by Landscaping Business Owner Keith Upham of The Upham Landscape Co. located in Weston MA.   Keith is bringing together professional speakers from all aspects of business; sales, marketing, productivity and more. The Main Event is on day two, when you will spend all day with a best selling author and "Ace" of sales. Yo... Read full article

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Federal Disaster Assistance Funding Received for Tornado and Tropical Storm Relief   MDAR encourages members of the farming community who suffer storm-related losses to report damages, crop, and physical losses to our federal partners at the USDA Farm Service Agency as soon as possible following storm events.  Such contact is a critical first step toward securing assistance for disaster rec... Read full article

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      On Wednesday, February 1 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., New England Grows is offering a special seminar tailored to the unique needs of garden center professionals called Garden Center Success!　 Seating is limited and advance registration is required.　 Simply　check off that you plan to attend this seminar when you register for New England Grows online.　    New England Grows 2... Read full article

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More Education At New England Grows on February 1, 2012 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM  “Social  media will be a major marketing tool [in the next decade]. Those retailers who do not join in the social media marketing surge will quickly get left behind.”  John Stanley, an internationally recognized marketing guru for the industry, made this statement in his most recent newsletter. Is you... Read full article

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Extension Talks at New England Grows Wednesday, Thursday, Friday   February 1 - 3, 2012   Boston To register: http://www.newenglandgrows.org/ ASK THE EXPERTS Check out the latest trends, tips & techniques right on the tradeshow floor.  Ask the Expert sessions return with rapid-fire Sprint Sessions, provided by Extension researchers at the Great Ideas Pavilion --   and the ... Read full article

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Free Excavation Safety Breakfast Seminars by MUST Optimize your downtime by attending a free MUST (Managing Underground Safety Training) Safety Seminar before the start of the busy construction season.  MUST is offering five, three hour programs that will prepare your crew for a season of safe work with a complete overview of current excavation safety regulations and procedures. Mar 13, ... Read full article

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Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom is working to develop a number of new resources as part of their expansive Garden-Based Education Project. As part of this effort they are putting together three web-based directories for schools looking to start or expand garden projects for their students.  These include A statewide directory of schools with gardening programs. A statewide dire... Read full article

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Registrations are now being accepted for 2012 conferences and workshops. For a registration form or more information, go to http://www.umassgreeninfo.org or contact UMass Extension at (413) 545-0895, eweeks@umext.umass.edu. **COMMUNITY TREE CONFERENCE New Research - New Insects & Diseases - A New Safety Standard - A Reality Check March 13, 2012, 9 am - 4 pm Stockbridge Hall, UMass Amhers... Read full article

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