SC State University and the Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Richland Soil and Water Conservation Districts present:
Natural Enemies, Pollinators, and Pesticides:
Beneficial Insects and Integrated Pest Management
an official SC New and Beginning Farmer Program event
Thursday, February 15, 2018
6:00-8:00pm
Orangeburg County Cooperative Extension
1550 Henley St., Suite 200
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Printable Flyer (.pdf)
Featuring Dr. Rebecca Ann Schmidt-Jeffris, Clemson University Assistant Professor of Vegetable and Strawberry Entomology; and Emily Bonilla, USDA-NRCS District Conservationist
Beneficial insects are an important part of on-farm integrated pest management. During this workshop, Dr. Schmidt-Jeffris will discuss the importance, identification, biology, and conservation of beneficial insects, including the natural enemies of pest insects. Ms. Bonilla will share information about USDA-NRCS programs to assist with pollinator habitat enhancement. Join us to learn how to protect and encourage beneficial insects on your farm!
Supper provided; 1 CCH for pesticide applicators pending. Preregistration is required; maximum of 45 participants. Register ASAP by contacting Diane Curlee at 803-534-2409, ext. 8918 or dcurlee@orangeburgcounty.org.
This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, US Department of agriculture, under award number 2016-70017-25351. Partial support for this workshop is being provided by the USDA Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Program.
