Hemp IPM: Insect Pests & Weeds

Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development

6. Hemp IPM: Insect Pests & Weeds (6 of 6 in series)

(1.5 DEEP pesticide recertification credit available for this session.)<h2>AGENDA</h2>Moderator: Shuresh Ghimire, UConn Extension, Assistant Extension Educator11:45am Check-in &amp; Introductions12:00pm Hemp IPM: Insect Pests &amp; Weeds: Scott Lewins, University of Vermont. Scott Lewins is an Entomology Extension Educator at UVM. Scott’s background is in biological control of agricultural pests through enhancing native natural enemy communities, and his research focuses on the development of appropriate Integrated Pest Management tactics for northeastern growers. This talk will cover the major insect pests and weeds of hemp in the New England region and their management strategies that include a combination of all available pest control methods that may include cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical methods.1:00 pm Live Q&amp;A with speakers and networkingThis webinar series for Connecticut hemp growers will cover pests, diseases, healthy soil practices, local policy and regulations, field trial results, as well as innovative techniques, and production markets. This event provides valuable resources for farmers seeking connections in the state, knowledge about local and regional issues, and opportunities. You must register separately for each webinar in this series.This webinar series is made possible by our planning partners: CT Department of Agriculture, CT Hemp Industry Association, UConn Extension, USDA NRCS, and Connecticut RC&amp;D.

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