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2020
Christmas Tree
Short Course
February 6 – 8, 2020
Toftrees Golf Resort, State College, PA
Conference Schedule
Thursday, February 6, 2020
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mix & Mingle
Heavy Hors d’ Oeuvres and Cash Bar
Dinner on your own
Friday, February 7, 2020
Breakfast on your own
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Welcome from PCTGA President
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Scales in Christmas Trees – The Other Quarantined Pest
Dr. Jill Sidebottom, Area Extension Forestry Specialist,
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
There are several pests that cause problems with shipping Christmas trees to other
areas such as the gypsy moth and spotted lanternfly. In recent years, the elongate
hemlock scale has caused shipping issues for North Carolina growers, but that’s not the
only scale species that has been a problem. Learn the latest on issues with scales and
Christmas trees as well as integrated pest management approaches to scale control.
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Proven Post-harvest Methods
Travis Birdsell, Extension Agent, Agriculture, North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Brad Edwards, Program Assistant, IPM, North Carolina Cooperative Extension
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fertilization A to Z
Duane Berkey, Owner, Berkey’s Nursery
Learn the basics of fertilization to achieve better trees from the first year of planting
through harvest.
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mail Order Christmas Trees
Gary Thomas, Winterfarm, LLC
This session will follow the mail order tree from online marketing and purchase
through delivery. It will also document the condition and quality of the trees, as well as
explore if this is a marketing tool that growers should promote for the industry. Gary
will also explore how the grower supplies trees for mail order.12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Taking Your Award-Winning Tree to the White House
Larry Snyder, Mahantongo Valley Farms
Larry will share his experience winning the 2019 national tree contest and providing this
year’s White House Christmas tree.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Collecting Seed for Christmas Tree Growers in Turkey and Georgia
Chal Landgren, Christmas Tree Specialist and Professor, Oregon State University
Turkey and the Republic of Georgia are not your typical tourist destinations. This
presentation will be part travelogue and part tree selection discussion. Chal, along with
others, collected Turkish and Trojan fir in Turkey in 2010 as part of the multi-institution
CoFirGE project. In 2019, he was part of a Nordmann fir collection project in the Republic
of Georgia funded by the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Chal will discuss what we
think we know and hope to learn from these collections.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Best Chainsaw Maintenance Practices
Jeff Bonds, President, Southern Forestry Products, Inc.
Jeff will discuss tips on how to keep your chainsaw delivering the best cutting
performance each and every time and to enjoy a long service life.
4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Break
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Chemsweep – Waste Pesticide Disposal Program
Genny Christ, Extension Educator, Penn State Pesticide Education Program
This presentation will highlight the Chemsweep Program offered by the PA Department
of Agriculture. Topics covered include: what causes lead to unwanted pesticide waste
and materials; problems with improper pesticide storage (including environmental
liability and health and safety-related concerns); history of the Chemsweep Program;
who can participate, how can you participate and what type of products are collected;
steps and procedures for participating in the Chemsweep Program; and what happens
with the collected materials and who covers the cost.
FieldWatch – An Online Mapping Tool
Emily Weaver, Project Assistant, Penn State Pesticide Education Program
This presentation will introduce the FieldWatch program which is now available in
Pennsylvania. This program promotes the communication between beekeepers, crop
producers, and pesticide applicators in support of ongoing stewardship activities. The
presentation will discuss the benefits of accessing and making the most of this free
program.
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Christmas Tree Promotion Board – Report to the Industry
Marsha Gray, Executive Director, Christmas Tree Promotion Board (CTPB)
Christmas Tree Promotion Board (CTPB) Executive Director Marsha Gray will present a
compilation of the 2019 promotion campaign, as well as provide updates on research
funded by the CTPB.
6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A
Heavy Hors d’ Oeuvres and Cash Bar
Dinner on your ownSaturday, February 8, 2020
Breakfast on your own
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration Open
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Production Practice History in the Pacific Northwest and Some Guesses on the Future
Chal Landgren, Christmas Tree Specialist and Professor, Oregon State University
Oregon has been the #1 Christmas tree production state in the U.S. for many decades.
How did it get there and how has Oregon stayed in that position? This presentation
about Christmas tree production in the Pacific Northwest will be a look back to the
1950s and a look forward.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. How Christmas Tree IPM Can Face the Challenges of the Next 20 Years
Dr. Jill Sidebottom, Area Extension Forestry Specialist,
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
In North Carolina, Christmas tree growers deal with several more pests now than they
did 30 years ago. Yet, they have reduced their pesticide use by 75%. That success was
founded on integrated pest management principles. Learn how to use these same
principles to overcome issues like climate change, pesticide resistance and regulation,
and regulatory pests in the next 20 years.
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Christmas Tree Genetics
Duane Berkey, Owner, Berkey’s Nursery
Find out why Christmas tree genetics are important and how they help you achieve
better trees and better profits.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Weed Management Practices for 2020
Travis Birdsell, Extension Agent, Agriculture, North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Brad Edwards, Program Assistant, IPM, North Carolina Cooperative Extension
12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Lunch and Membership Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Backpack Sprayer Basics and Calibration Methods
Jon Johnson, Director of Pesticide Education, Penn State Pesticide Education Program
This presentation will describe sprayer parts that are critical for your application and
possible modifications. Pesticide calibration is critical to the success of an application
and the proper calibration steps will be discussed.
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. A Grower’s Perspective: My Season with the Spotted Lanternfly
Rick Geissler, Geissler Tree Farms
The sessions listed above will be submitted to the Department of Agriculture offices in Pennsylvania and surrounding
states. We will announce the Pesticide Credit offerings as they become available.Hotel Information
Toftrees Golf Resort
One Country Club Lane, State College, PA 16803
www.toftrees.com
PCTGA has negotiated discounted room rates for the days of the Christmas Tree Short Course, as well
as three days before and three days after the meeting based on availability. The reservation deadline is
January 31, 2020. Rooms will be available at the discounted rate until the deadline or until the room block
is sold out. Any room reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to the hotel’s standard rates
and availability. We encourage you to make your reservations quickly for the best price and availability.
To receive the discounted pricing, make your
Room Rate: $89 reservation by calling the hotel at (800) 252–3551.
Make sure to mention our group name:
(plus applicable taxes and fees) PA Christmas Tree Growers Association, to ensure
you receive the discounted room rates.2020 Christmas Tree Short Course Registration Form
February 6 – 8, 2020, Toftrees Golf Resort, State College, PA
Registration and Cancellation deadline is January 27, 2020
Cancellations must be received in writing on or before the deadline to receive a refund, less a $25 administrative service
fee plus any processing fees.
Please complete both pages of this form. To register more than 5 attendees, contact the PCTGA office. If you are bringing
children to the meeting, please include them on page 2 of this form where indicated. There is no charge for children age 12
and under.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Farm/Business Name:
Main Contact Name:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip:
Main Phone/Cell: Email:
If you are registering as a member of a Neighboring Christmas Tree Association, please list the association here:
FULL REGISTRATION (includes all meals and education sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
PCTGA/Neighboring Christmas Tree Association Member:
□ 1 Attendee: $240 □
2 Attendees: $440 □
3 Attendees: $590 □ 4 Attendees: $740 □ 5 Attendees: $890
(save $40) (save $130) (save $220) (save $310)
□ Non-Member: $300 # of Attendees: Total: $
DAY ONLY REGISTRATION (Friday or Saturday)
□ PCTGA/Neighboring Christmas Tree Association Member: $190 # of Attendees: Total: $
□ Non-Member: $205 # of Attendees: Total: $
SPOUSE/COMPANION REGISTRATION
□ $125 (meals only, education sessions are not included) # of Attendees: Total: $
PAYMENT INFORMATION TOTAL DUE:
□ Check (made payable to PCTGA) □ Visa □MasterCard □ Discover
Card Number: Exp. Date: Security Code:
Name on Card (please print):
Signature:
Billing Address (if different than above):
Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association: 2207 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 717.238.9765, Fax: 717.238.9985, Email: admin@christmastrees.org, Website: www.christmastrees.org2020 Christmas Tree Short Course Registration Form
February 6 – 8, 2020, Toftrees Golf Resort, State College, PA
Complete the information for all attendees. Please contact the PCTGA office if any
attendees have special dietary needs or require special accommodations to participate.
Farm/Business Name:
Attendee 1: □ Full Registration □ Friday Only □ Saturday Only □ Spouse/Companion
Name (as it should appear on badge):
Main Phone/Cell: Email:
Emergency Contact Information
Name of Non-Attending Contact: Main Phone/Cell:
Attendee 2: □ Full Registration □ Friday Only □ Saturday Only □ Spouse/Companion
Name (as it should appear on badge):
Main Phone/Cell: Email:
Emergency Contact Information
Name of Non-Attending Contact: Main Phone/Cell:
Attendee 3: □ Full Registration □ Friday Only □ Saturday Only □ Spouse/Companion
Name (as it should appear on badge):
Main Phone/Cell: Email:
Emergency Contact Information
Name of Non-Attending Contact: Main Phone/Cell:
Attendee 4: □ Full Registration □ Friday Only □ Saturday Only □ Spouse/Companion
Name (as it should appear on badge):
Main Phone/Cell: Email:
Emergency Contact Information
Name of Non-Attending Contact: Main Phone/Cell:
Attendee 5: □ Full Registration □ Friday Only □ Saturday Only □ Spouse/Companion
Name (as it should appear on badge):
Main Phone/Cell: Email:
Emergency Contact Information
Name of Non-Attending Contact: Main Phone/Cell:
Children
If you will be bringing children 12 and under, please list their names below (there is no charge).
Child Name: Child Name:
Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association: 2207 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 717.238.9765, Fax: 717.238.9985, Email: admin@christmastrees.org, Website: www.christmastrees.orgYou can also read
