Virginia Evergreen Summer 2018

Hotel Info Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center

WPS Training Materials New Training Materials in English and Spanish Under the newly-revised Worker Protection Standard (WPS), train- ing materials must be EPA-ap- proved when officially training workers, handlers, and trainers . Look for an EPA approval number that looks like this: "Approval # EPA WPS TTT W/H 00026". Training must be delivered in a man- ner that can be understood, in a loca- tion relatively free from distractions. When training workers or handlers, the trainer must remain present at all times to be available to answer ques- tions, even when showing a video. Trainers must be qualified, most of- ten by holding a pesticide applicator's license or by completing an EPA-ap- proved Train-the-Trainer course. Training Materials:  For Trainers of Workers  For Trainers of Handlers  For Agricultural Employers  For Handler Employers http://www.pesticidere- sources.org/wps/training/index.html Are You Legal? Maximizing Your Tax Return ? Bring your questions to Raetz and Hawkins Certified Public Accountants at the Annual Conference August 9-11, Natural Bridge, VA  For Workers  For Handlers

Keynote Speaker - Rick Bates Dr. Rick Bates is a Professor of Horti- culture in Penn State University’s De- partment of Plant Science. He received his Ph.D. in horticulture from Virginia Tech, and his B.S. and M. S. in horticul- ture from West Virginia University. Rick worked as a county extension agent in Ohio and Virginia and as an Assistant Professor at Montana State University prior to coming to Penn State. Since arriving at Penn State in 2000, his research has focused on devel- oping innovative approaches to plant production systems and development of plant varieties exhibiting improved pest resistance and adaptability. Conference Program page 2

Rick’s exten- sion responsi- bilities in- clude the de- velopment of educational programs in support of Pennsylva- nia’s woody ornamental

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industry. The primary goal of his re- search program is to enhance the profit- ability and competitiveness of the nursery and Christmas tree industry in Pennsylvania, and the U.S. He is cur- rently working on projects relating to Nordmann and Turkish fir evaluation, Douglas-fir resistance to Rhabdocline needle cast, and Canaan fir improve- ment.

Come Early – Stay Late!

Group rates are available 3 days pre and post-conference. The State Park admission is $8.00/person The Caverns offer a 20% dis- count for hotel guests, that’s a $4.00 savings off of $18.00 admission!

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