Co-sponsored by the Tennessee Nursery and Landscape Association, the event is free and open to the public, with no pre-registration required. Events include exhibits, education and tours.
The following lectures will take place:
· Pruning nursery trees for structural integrity
8 a.m.
· Tennessee Department of Transportation OW/OD Rules and Regulations
9 a.m.
· Turf pests and care in Tennessee – an update
10 a.m.
· Pesticide Safety
11 a.m.
· Bold, bright and pest resistant plants for the landscape
1:30 p.m.
· Fire ants, Japanese beetles, borers and other nursery pest issues
2:30 p.m.
For those individuals needing pesticide points, the day will offer six points. Lunch is not provided, but vendors will be on site for lunch purchase. According to TSU officials, the field day is a great opportunity to learn about the NRC and the nursery industry.
The Nursery Research Center is located at 472 Cadillac Lane in McMinnville, Tenn. For more information, call 931.815.5140 or visittnstate.edu/agriculture/nrc.
