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Project
Leader(s): Stephanie Mallozzi, Extension Educator CCE – Dutchess
County
Gary Couch, Cornell Ornamentals
IPM Specialist – Hudson Valley.
Cooperator(s): George
Hudler, Plant Pathology Professor, Cornell University, Karen Snover, Director,
Cornell Plant Pathology Diagnostic Laboratory, Leslie Weston, Weed Science Professor,
Cornell University.
Type of grant:
Implementation – Continuing.
Abstract:
The program increased in both numbers of participants and acreage enrolled
in 2001. Outside resources were acquired and distributed and new resources were
developed. Pests and pest management patterns were further delineated. Analysis
of economic factors is delayed until anticipated data is received. Growers were
educated via one-on-one contact, newsletters, and a workshop. A rare disease
was detected, successfully diagnosed and managed accordingly. A weed management
demonstration trial was initiated and results were viewed and discussed at a
twilight workshop. Though interest is strong in marketing Christmas tree IPM,
funding constraints need to be overcome. This Christmas tree IPM demonstration
and education program continues to be unique to Dutchess County and New York
State. We expect this program to eventually become a blueprint for others to
establish a Christmas tree IPM education program in other parts of New York
State.
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