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| Not Just Nuisance Pests |
Got a problem with fungus gnats and shore flies? Then check out the May/June issue of the OFA Bulletin, available to members online in the myOFA section of the OFA web site (www.ofa.org/myofa).
Detailing diseases and other production problems caused by these winged pests, Dr. Raymond Cloyd shows just how important it is to control both fungus gnats and shore flies before they become an infestation. A year-round problem, both insect pests can be controlled through sanitation, environmental adjustments, and chemical applications.
The first step, though, is identifying the enemy and understanding the problems it can cause. |
Taking Care of Your Career
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 Whether you are looking for your first job, searching for a better position, or wanting to stay up-to-date just in case, the OFA Short Course has sessions to help you take care of your career.
Throughout the day on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, sessions in the All Industry/ Generation Next Track provide education on everything from writing a resume to networking effectively to getting the raise you want. Using experts in the career market, these sessions will provide tips you can use right now to improve your career. Starting on Saturday, the four-part series "Life Is A Highway" will offer advice on resume writing, interviewing, job searching, using social networking sites, business etiquette, schmoozing, and handling a layoff. Continuing on Sunday, sessions such as "Getting On A Sound Financial Track Early In Your Career" will show you the benefits of financial investing and give advice about how to create a financial plan that will work for you now and later. And on Monday night, "Unplugged" gives attendees, young and not-so-young, a chance to network and build the industry relationships that will really be the cornerstone to a successful career. See this year's exciting educational program! |
| USDA eAuthentication to use APHIS ePermits Provided at OFA Short Course |
| ePermits is an electronic permitting system used by USDA/APHIS that supports electronic applications, filing, processing and tracking of all APHIS permits,including plant and plant product, plant pest, animal and animal product, and biotechnology permits.
The system will allow applicants to apply for, track the status of, and receive permits all online. In order to access the system and submit a permit application, users must complete a registration process called eAuthentication. USDA APHIS' Plant and Plant Product Permitting Branch staff will have an eAuthentication Station at the OFA Short Course in trade show booth #2752.To expedite the on-site process, individuals can complete the "Level 2 Access" application in advance online at: http://www.eauth.egov.usda.gov/eauthCreateAccount.html. |
| OSU Annuals & Mixed Container Trials |
A short bus ride from the Convention Center will land you at the Annual and Mixed Container Garden Trials. Enjoy refreshments, jazzy entertainment, and guided tours. This is the perfect venue to network with clients, relax with friends, or simply meander through the gardens.
Both trials are located at The Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens. Shuttle buses depart the Convention Center every 30 minutes on Saturday and Monday evenings during the OFA Short Course. |
A Great Time for Business Webinar Series
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 OFA is again partnering with several horticulture associations to offer six webinars in 2009. The theme for the series is "A Great Time for Business." This webinar series is being offered to you complimentary since you're an OFA member. Great Time for Business Webinar Series Session 2: Energizing Employees
Thursday, June 18, at 1 p.m. EDT Learn from industry leaders that have mastered five areas that pertain to your most valuable resource: your employees. Learn to create an energized team; how to find and recruit the best people; simple hiring techniques that work; creating clear expectations that will help your employees succeed and fit into your company; and how to use training to communicate a culture of communication beyond your expectations.BR> Space is limited, register today.
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Shine in 2009
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Are you a dedicated blog reader or do you see them as a waste of time?
Regardless of your opinion about blogs, "Making Cents of Green Industry Economics" by Dr. Charlie Hall never fails to provoke, educate, and intrigue. In the past he has covered everything from drought to immigration reform to pricing. His philosophy: "In an industry where margins are getting tighter and tighter, a few cents per pot/plant can make a world of difference!"
Now, Charlie is launching a new webinar series that is designed to assist green industry firms in making better (more informed) managerial decisions in the midst of an economic downturn that is turning markets upside down.
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E-Source Spotlight - CDMS
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Because keeping track of the use guidelines, restrictions, and regulations for all your chemicals can be a job in itself, we found an Internet resource to help out. The integrated data tools available from CDMS provides decision support to companies in the agri-business and food industries. The system offers a combination of manufacturer information, support services, and support tools. Users can receive real-time product criteria, best practices, and input rules to control crop inputs, facilitate product selection, and enhance production planning. | |
