The 2020 Master Gardener In-Depth Video-Conference Training Series- Fridays in March at 11est/10cst
What is the purpose of this series??
This 4 part interactive series will feature presentations by UT Extension personnel, discussion of FAQs along with providing useful resources for you to better understand these topics and educate the public through the MG program.
March 6th- What do we really mean by research based and why should our stakeholders care? How do we as MGs take this research to the public and discuss potentially controversial topics?- led by Dr. Natalie Bumgarner
March 13th-What has been going on with honey bees lately? What might be causing these issues? What are some concerns and realities of common pesticides and how they affect pollinators? - led by Dr. Jennifer Tsuruda (UT Extension apiculture specialist)
March 20th- Demystifying herbicides-How do some of the most familiar herbicides work in plants? How long do they stay in the environment? What do researchers really know about their safety? How do we share this information with others? - led by Dr. Scott Senseman (UTIA Plant Sciences Dept. Head and weed scientist)
March 27th-What
do we really mean by native? What place do introduced species have in agriculture and landscapes? How can we balance the value of native and introduced species in our teaching and our own landscapes? - led by Carol Reese
2021 Regional Conferences
Dates and locations coming soon!