Ornamental Nursery and Greenhouse Conference
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Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center
1192 US 64 W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
AUDIENCE
This educational conference targets nursery, greenhouse, and related green industry professionals, but all interested in the presentation topics are welcome to attend.
REGISTRATION
Register online by January 30, 2026. The registration fee is $45 and includes lunch catered by 39 West
CEUs
Attendance for the entire event is required to receive any credits
NCDA Pesticide: 2 L, N, D, X
AGENDA
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.- Check-in
9:00 – 9:20 a.m. – Garden Innovations: New Plant Developments from NC State Dr. Tom Raney | NC State Univ. Dept. of Horticultural Science
9:30 – 9:50 a.m. – Weed Management in Greenhouse and Covered Structures Dr. Joe Neal | NC State Univ. Dept. of Horticultural Science
10:00 – 10:20 a.m – Avoiding pH Drop with EC Management Dr. Brian Whipker | NC State Univ. Dept. of Horticultural Science
10:30 – 10:50 a.m – Red-Headed Flea Beetle Integrated Pest Management Danny Lauderdale | NC State Extension
11:00 – 11:20 a.m – Introducing the Statewide Nursery and Greenhouse Pest Alert Network Sam Marshall | NC State Extension
11:30 – 11:50 a.m – Sponsor Presentations
12:00 – 1:00 p.m – Lunch catered by 39 West
1:00 – 1:20 p.m – Vascular Streak Dieback Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gurel | Tennessee State University Department of Agricultural Science and Engineering
1:30 – 1:50 p.m – Water and Nutrient Management in Pest-Reduced Substrates Dr. Brian Jackson | NC State Univ. Dept. of Horticultural Science
2:00 – 2:20 p.m – Soil-borne Diseases and Efforts to Reduce Their Impact in Greenhouses Dr. Inga Meadows | NC State Univ. Dept. of Entomology and Plant Pathology
2:30 – 3:00 p.m – Vendor Visits and Break
3:00 – 3:20 p.m – Don’t Wait Too Late: The Importance of Business Succession Planning Stephen Bishop | NC State Extension
3:30 – 3:50 p.m – Spotted Lanternfly Update Amy Michael | NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
3:50 – 4:20 p.m – Wrap-up and CEU Credit Validation
VENDORS
Registrants will have dedicated time and break periods to network and visit with the following vendors:
SPONSORS
REGISTER
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Matt Jones at 919.542.8243, matt_jones@ncsu.edu, or in person at the County Extension Office at least 21 days prior to the event.