Ornamental Nursery and Greenhouse Conference

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Event postponed due to inclement weather. Rescheduled date will be announced shortly.

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

Greenhouse full of annuals and hanging baskets

AUDIENCE

This educational conference targets nursery, greenhouse, and related green industry professionals, but all interested in the presentation topics are welcome to attend.

REGISTRATION

CEUs

Attendance for the entire event is required to receive any creditsNCDA 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 Special Guest Presenter: Dr. David Monks, Director of NC State Extension and Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | NC State University

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 - Pre-emergent Herbicides to Manage Glyphosate-Resistant Horseweed Sam Marshall | NC State Extension

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:

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.