Urban Farming: Effective Pest Control; Pests and the efficacy of Commercially Available Organic Controls

Presented by Matthew Kochka

Date & Room Location: TBD

This workshop will discuss the main pests found on urban farms inlcuding:  aphids, potato beetle, fungal and bacterial infection.  How they affect a plant and how they can be controlled without sprays will be covered.  How to use organic pest control safely, how they work on the pest and the timing of the sprays will be covered.

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Breakout Sessions

9/10/10, 1:30 to 3:00

9/10/10, 3:30 to 5:00

9/11/10, 1:30 to 3:00

9/11/10, 3:30 to 5:00

          9/12/10, 1:30 to 3:00