Thursday
& Friday, January 26 - 27, 2017
An Educational & Informational
Event Held in Kelowna, B.C.
•
This 2-day event offers you face-to-face contact with quality speakers on a
wide range of topics. Expanding your knowledge will enable you to be a better
problem solver and will help you to understand and choose best practices for
the proper plant management of turfgrass, ornamentals, and trees.
• The IEPMA believes it is important
to keep as up to date as possible when maintaining commercial, municipal, or
private landscapes. Attending our annual
conference is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to do so. This conference should not be missed!
Keynote Speakers
Dr. François Tardif studied at Laval University, Québec City, Canada,
where he obtained his B. Sc. in Agriculture, his M. Sc and his Ph. D. In 1991,
he moved to Australia working as a Research Associate at the University of
Adelaide. There he conducted research on the biochemistry, physiology and
genetics of herbicide resistance in annual ryegrass. He was appointed at the
University of Guelph, Canada, in 1996. He has supervised more than 15 graduate
students and published more than 70 peer reviewed papers. He conducts research
on weed management with a particular interest on herbicide resistance and
invasive weeds management.
2 One hour presentations will cover herbicide
resistance and vegetation management, management of giant hogweed
Chris (Christine) Fulkerth, Plant Science Instructor in the School of Agribusiness, Land and Fashion at Olds College. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from University of Alberta, a Diploma in Integrated Pest Management from Olds College and a Master’s Degree in Plant Science from the University of Alberta, my interests are really plants and pests! I have been teaching full-time at Olds College since 2001.I am originally from a mixed farm near Peers, Alberta, where my family still runs the operation. Prior to teaching I worked in a number of areas of research including the Alberta Research Council, Forestry Canada, Canola Council of Canada, West Central Forage Association and the Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre.
2 One hour presentations will cover pest management
Those wishing
to attend should register as early as possible, since space is limited and
attendees are being invited from throughout Western Canada
CONTINUING
EDUCATION CREDITS FOR CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AVAILABLE TO:
▪ British Columbia Applicators
▪ Alberta Applicators
▪ International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
members
§ Education
Credits to be posted when confirmed
A hot lunch is provided
for attendees both days. If you can’t attend you can help the IEPMA with a
coffee break sponsorship or display table contact us for more information.
(A) COMPLETE
CONFERENCE—Days 1 and 2
• $275 for first registrant
• $225 for each of second or more registrants from the same
company/organization
(B) ONLY Day 1 (Thursday)
• $225 for first registrant
• $200 for each of second or more registrants from the same
company/organization
(C) ONLY Day 2 (Friday)
• $225 for first registrant
•
$200 for each of second or more registrants from the same company/organization
Please Note: Cancellations
after January 15, 2017 may result in a 50% cancellation charge
For
More Information Contact:
Paid attendance includes (at no extra
cost) a 1-year membership in the IEPMA, subject to Executive approval
Mail cheque/money
order to: IEPMA of Western Canada,
PO Box 32102 London PO PO
Westbank, B.C. V4T 3G2
