Monday, Feb 23, 2026

Rescheduled from Feb. 3rd due to inclement weather

Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center 1192 US 64 W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312

REGISTER Online via Eventbrite

AUDIENCE

The Chatham Green Industry and Landscape Conference provides continuing education and re-certification credits for green industry professionals, including landscapers, grounds and turf managers, and greenhouse and nursery producers. Home gardeners, HOA grounds managers, and anyone interested in these topics are also welcome to attend.

REGISTRATION

Register online via Eventbrite by Janurary 30, 2026.The registration fee is $30, which covers the cost of  lunch catered by 39 West, as well as coffee, tea, and water at breaks.

CEUs

Attendance for the entire event is required to receive any credits

NCDA&CS Pesticide: 4 L, N, O, D, XNC LCLB Landscape Contractor: 4 Technical, 1 Business

AGENDA

7:00 - 7:20 a.m.- Check-in

7:20 - 7:30 a.m. - Welcome and Extension Resources                                                    Matt Jones, N.C. Cooperative Extension - Chatham County Center

7:30 - 8:25 a.m. -Performance of Native Herbaceous Plants in Three Soil Treatments- Results of a Two-year Study                                                                         Dr. Barb Fair,  Associate Professor and Landscaping, Arboriculture, Urban Greening   Extension Specialist, NC State University

8:30 - 9:25 a.m. - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Landscape Businesses         Paige Moody, Arbor Enterprises

9:30 - 10:25 a.m. -Plant Diagnostics Crash Course for Landscapers                     Mike Munster, Plant Disease Diagnostician for Commercial Ornamentals, NC State University.

10:30 - 11:25 a.m - How to Avoid a Pesticide Investigation                                        Elizabeth Farmer,  Pesticide Inspector, NCDA Structural Pest Control and Pesticides

11:30 - 12:30  - Lunch - 39 West

12:30 - 2:30 - Pesticide Equipment Calibration Workshop Kenny Bailey, Corey Deibel, Connor Peacock, and Allen West, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center.

2:30 - 2:45 - CEU credit validation

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, Extension Horticulture Agent, at 919.542.8243, Matt Jones, or in person at the County Extension Office at least 14 days prior to the event.