About this Event
This event has been has been postponed due to inclement weather. Registrants will be notified of the new date shortly.
This educational conference is targeted to producers of ornamental crops including woodies, perennials, and bedding plants. Topics include pest and disease management including IPM practices, substrate selection, W**d management, nutrient management and more. Presentations will be targeted towards nursery and greenhouse production.
Location: Chatham County Extension Center, 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
To learn more, inluding the agenda and event sponsors, visit: https://go.ncsu.edu/nurseryconf
North Carolina Agricultural Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Credits (CEC) are available: 2 L, N, D, and X
Lunch and refreshments provided.
This conference is organized by NC State Extension personnel:
Sam Marshall, Matt Jones, Stacey Jones, and Inga Meadows with the help of Danny Lauderdale and all of the speakers.
Agenda
2 NCDA D, L, N and X CECs available for attending the entire conference
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration & Networking with Vendors, Sponsors, Attendees
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Garden Innovations: New Plant Developments from NCSU
Host: Dr. Tom Ranney
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
W**d Management in Greenhouses and Covered Structures
Host: Dr. Joe Neal
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Avoiding pH Drop with EC Management
Host: Dr. Brian Whipker
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Red-Headed Flea Beetle Integrated Pest Management
Host: Danny Lauderdale
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Introducing the Statewide Nursery and Greenhouse Pest Alert Network
Host: Sam Marshall
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Sponsor Talks (3-5min each)
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LUNCH (provided) & updates from NCSU Extension Administration
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Vascular Streak Dieback
Host: Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gurel
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Water and Nutrient Management in Peat-reduced Substrates
Host: Dr. Brian Jackson
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Soilborne Diseases and Efforts to Reduce Their Impact in Greenhouses
Host: Dr. Inga Meadows
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:50 PM
BREAK & Networking with Vendors, Sponsors, Attendees
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Don't Wait Too Late: The Importance of Business Succession Planning
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:50 PM
Spotted Lanternfly Update
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Sign up for pesticide credits and provide conference feedback - thank you!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center, 1192 US 64W Business, Pittsboro, United States
USD 45.00 to USD 500.00
