Sussex County Community College is pleased to present the Agriculture Mini-Conference, which will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The conference will feature esteemed guest speakers and industry professionals who share their expertise on various agricultural topics. This community event is free and welcomes all interested participants.
Schedule:
- 9:00 am -9:15 am | Introduction and Opening Remarks
- 9:15 am to 10:00 am | First Session
- Dr Jon Connolly, SCCC – Presentation: Trees, Pruning, and Decay
- Amy Rowe, RU – Stormwater Management in the Home Landscape
- 10:00 am -10:15 am | Break
- 10:15 am-11:00 am | Second Session
- Dr. Timothy J. Waller: – Presentation: Managing Common Landscape Pests
and Diseases through Cultural and Preventative Maintenance Practices
- 11:00am-11:15 am | Break
- 11:15 am-12:00 pm | Third Session
- Zach Holmes, SCCC – Presentation: Turf Grass and Turf Grass Management
- Jean Epiphan, RU – Presentation: Conserving & Restoring Local Ecological
Communities in Your Home Garden
- 12:00 pm-12:30 pm | Closing remarks
Contact Jason Fruge with any questions.