WEDNESDAY
WINTERgreen
January 27
2010
Workshops WINTERschool
IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR 2-DAY BASIC PEST ID FOR LANDSCAPE
TRAINING WORKSHOP
*
(Day 1 of 2) AND PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
*
Earn
Intermediate Course (CIC Training Course)
Recertification
3 hours

8:30 am - 11:30 am in Room 6C Credits
Maximum attendees: 30

8:00 am - 5:00 pm in Room 6A
Registration Option J1 or J2
Registration Option K2 (K1 for both Workshops)

Designed to refresh the skills of irrigation contractors; may also
Kris Braman, Will Hudson, Ronald Oetting, The University of Georgia
serve as a good review for the Certified Irrigation Contractor
This workshop is a hands-on approach basic course in identi-
exam (though not a substitute for studying the exam reference
fying major insect and mite pests of ornamental plants. Empha-
material). Review advanced soil-water-plant relationships,
sis will be on identification and biology, but some management
advanced hydraulics, pumps, job safety requirements, national
will be discussed.
codes that affect our industry, scheduling, water conservation
and details about system uniformity and efficiency.
BASIC DISEASE ID FOR LANDSCAPE
AND PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
*CIC exam registration is NOT included with class registration.
*
Earn
Recertification
2 hours
To apply for the exam, contact the Irrigation Association office at

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm in Room 6C Credits
703-536-7080 or online at www.irrigation.org. You must register
Maximum attendees: 30

for the certification test no later than December 29, 2009.
Registration Option K3 (K1 for both Workshops)
• Includes: Two days of instruction and course manual.

• Prerequisites recommended: prerequisites include field expe-
Jean Williams-Woodward, The University of Georgia
rience in system installation and maintenance, as well as basic
A hands-on workshop in identifying plant pathogens causing
design (pipe sizing, friction loss, etc.). The “Irrigation System
major diseases of ornamental plants. Participants will be in-
Installation and Maintenance”, “Landscape Irrigation Auditor”
structed on microscope use and diagnostic techniques. Identifi-
and “Landscape Irrigation Design” courses are good precursors.
cation guides will be provided. Management of the identified
diseases will be discussed.
Course fee: GGIA or IA Members $230, Non-Members $280
(Members save $50)
Certification fee: IA Members $200, Non-Members $300, contact
*
Each of these classes offers Commercial Pesticide Credit from the
Georgia Department of Agriculture in Category 24 - Ornamentals and
IA to register for the certification exam.
Turf or Private Pesticide Applicator.
Certification test administered on Friday, January 29 from
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Room 6A.
*CIC exam registration is NOT included with class registration.
To apply for the exam, contact the Irrigation Association office at
703-536-7080 or online at www.irrigation.org. You must register
for the certification test no later than December 29, 2009.
*
Earn 16 CEUs from IA
KICK-OFF RECEPTION
Sponsored by:
Wednesday, EXHIBIT FLOOR OPEN 6:00-7:00 pm, then join
ATHENS GEORGIA
Athens Georgia Nursery Growers Association for the kick-off
NURSERY GROWERS
reception from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Atrium Gallery.
ASSOCIATION
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