Educational Opportunities
VEGETABLE CROPS
| PUBLICATION | AVAILABLE FROM | PRICE |
| Crop Talk | Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut, Box U-67, 1376 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06269-4067 | Online newsletter |
| New England Vegetable Management Guide. Updated every other year. | Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. | $15.00/copy |
| Northeast Pepper Integrated Pest Management Manual | Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. | $19.95/copy |
| Integrated Pest Management for Connecticut Sweet Corn | Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. Cooperative Extension Publication 88-12, 12 pages. | No charge |
| Integrated Pest Management for Connecticut Cole Crops | Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. Cooperative Extension ublication 93-19, 12 pages | $6.00/copy |
| Northeast Sweet Corn Production and Integrated Pest Management Manual | Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. Cooperative Extension Publication. | $19.50 plus $3.00 postage & handling |
| Connecticut Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Conference - annual | Vernon, CT. Contact Jude Boucher, Vegetable Crops IPM Program Coordinator for times, dates and additional information. Cooperative Extension System, 24 Hyde Ave., Vernon, CT 06066, (860) 875-3331. | January |
| New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference and Trade Show. Bi-annual. |
Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH Contact Jude Boucher, Vegetable Crops IPM Coordinator, UCONN. (860) 875-3331. |
11-13 December 2007 |
| Annual Vegetable Crop Farm Twilight Meeting | Contact Jude Boucher, Vegetable Crops IPM Coordinator, UCONN. (860) 875-3331. |
June 5,
2008 Northford, CT |
| Full-Season Sweet Corn, Cole Crops and Pepper IPM Training Programs | Contact Jude Boucher, Vegetable Crops IPM Program Coordinator. (860) 875-3331. | . |
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Vegetable Crops IPM Recorded Telephone
Hot-Line and onlineVegetable Pest Message. (860) 870-6954 Updated weekly through the growing season |
Jude Boucher, Vegetable Crops IPM Program Coordinator. (860) 875-3331. | . |
| University of Connecticut Integrated Pest Management Program Annual Report to the Connecticut Legislature. |
| Connecticut Issue: Reduction in the Use of Pesticides. Fact sheet. Updated Annually. |
Contact Dr. Ana Legrand, UCONN IPM Program Coordinator, Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut. 860-486-0869.
Information on our site was developed for conditions in the Northeast. Use in other geographical areas may be inappropriate.
The information in this material is for educational purposes. The recommendations contained are based on the best available knowledge at the time of printing. Any reference to commercial products, trade or brand names is for information only, and no endorsement or approval is intended. The Cooperative Extension system does not guarantee or warrant the standard of any product referenced or imply approval of the product to the exclusion of others which also may be available.All agrochemicals/pesticides listed are registered for suggested uses in accordance with federal and Connecticut state laws and regulations as of the date of printing. If the information does not agree with current labeling, follow the label instructions. The label is the law.Warning! Agrochemicals/pesticides are dangerous. Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions on labels. Carefully handle and store agrochemicals/pesticides in originally labeled containers immediately in a safe manner and place. Contact the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection for current regulations.The user of this information assumes all risks for personal injury or property damage.Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Kirklyn M. Kerr, Director, Cooperative Extension System, The University of Connecticut, Storrs. The Connecticut Cooperative Extension System offers its programs to persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and is an equal opportunity employer.