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9:40—10:40am 12:30—1:20pm 2:40—3:30pm 3:40—4:30pm

[Main Aud.] Hardscapes Panel: The Cost of Doing Business, Panel [Aud. I ] Award Winning Landscapes: Installation & M a n a g e m e n t , D o u g Geesaman, moderator [ A u d . I I ] E x c i t i n g N e w Perennials, Chris Hansen [Aud. III] Turfgrass Research Update, Brian Horgan and Eric Watkins [200ABC] Cues, Signals & Tree Response to Pruning, Kevin Smith [200DE] Today’s Outdoor P o w e r E q u i p m e n t Maintenance, Steve Hagen [200FG] Irrigation System Review, Jeff Latterell [ 2 0 0 H I J ] C r e a t i n g E y e -catching Flower Beds and Containers, DeAnne Bennett

Wednesday, January 5 - Concurrent Sessions

[Aud. I] Natural Stone Walls, Scott Frampton [Aud. II] People, Places, & Plants (Perennials), Chris Hansen [Aud. III] Ant Control on Fine Turf, Vera Krischik [200ABC] Are We Choosing Disposable Landscapes? Leading Trees to Success or Failure, Kevin Smith [200DE] Infield Maintenance, Paul Zwaska [200FG] Promoting Efficient Irrigation, Part 1, Craig Otto [200HIJ] The Appeal of Biodegradable Containers to Consumers, Chengyan Yue [201] Hydrangeas for Minnesota, Jim Stolzenburg

[Aud. I] Award-Winning Landscapes: Design, Part 1, Craig Trenary, moderator [Aud. II] Great Gardens of England, Debbie Lonnee [Aud. III] Integrated Water Quality Management Strategies, Bud Laidlaw [200ABC] DED Resistant Elms, Dave Wanninger [200DE] Winter Maintenance of Parking Lots and Sidewalks for the 21st Century, Connie Fortin [200FG] Promoting Efficient Irrigation, Part 2, Craig Otto [200HIJ] Landscape Projects: Lessons From the Field, Christy Webber [201] Website Management: The Next Step, Jim Kohut [202] Pesticide Bans in Canada: Is the U.S. Next?, Tony DiGiovanni

[Aud. I] Award-Winning Landscapes: Design, Part 2, Craig Trenary, moderator [Aud. II] Keys to Growing Your Most Important Crops, John Erwin [Aud. III] Golf & the Environment: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been, Pat Jones [200ABC] Selecting Minnesota Elms Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease, Ben Held [200DE] Assessing and Evaluating Turfgrass Management Options for Difficult Sites, Bob Mugaas [200FG] Gopher State One Call 2011- Important Changes and Big Improvements You NEED to Know, Jon Eisele

Join your green industry colleagues at this keynote session which will highlight strategies for leading others from whatever position you hold within your organization.

Steve Keating spent 8 –1/2 years with the Dale Carnegie organization, selling, writing & presenting training in developing leadership skills, sales, customer service, public speaking, managing people, and managing a business and continues to speak dozens of times a year on topics relating to sales, customer service, management, team building and leadership. He is currently the manager of Selling Skills for The Toro Company and has been with them since 1996. He is also certified by Sales & Marketing Executives International as a Certified Professional Salesperson, Certified Sales Executive and Certified Marketing Executive.

Wednesday, January 5 - Keynote: 360 Degree Leadership 8:20-9:30am

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Thursday, January 6 - Concurrent Sessions

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7:30-8:20am 8:30—9:30am 9:40—10:30am 2:00—3:10pm 3:20-4:30pm

[Aud. III] Maximizing Disease Control with Modern Turfgrass Fungicides, Part 1, Lane Tredway [200ABC] What’s New in the World of Woodies?, Debbie Lonnee

[Main Aud.] Grasses and Meadow Plants from A-Z, John Greenlee [Aud. I] Lean Business Operations: What Does That Mean?, Roger Fisher [Aud. II] Growing Your Landscape Business, Christy Webber [Aud. III] Maximizing Disease Control with Modern Turfgrass Fungicides, Part 2, Lane Tredway [200ABC] Recognizing and Working with Natural Enemies of Insect Pests on Trees and Shrubs, Whitney Cranshaw [200DE] Nursery Inspectors Notebook, Steven Shimek [200FG] Managing Award Winning Soccer Fields, Kevin Vos [201] Preventive Maintenance for Recreational Trails, Why?, Thomas Wood

[Main Aud.] Designing the American Meadow Garden, Part 1, John Greenlee [Aud. I] Lean Business Operations: Sounds Good in Principle, How Do You Do It?, Roger Fisher [Aud. II] Natural Stone Patios, Scott Frampton [Aud. III] Maximizing Disease Control with Modern Turfgrass Fungicides, Part 3, Lane Tredway [200ABC] Not the Same Old, Same Old - New & Better Trees and Shrubs for Residential Landscapes, Dave Wanninger [200DE] Organic Turfcare - A Systems Approach, Chip Osborne [200FG] Wear Area Management: How to Maintain High Use Turf Areas, Kevin Vos [200HIJ] The Reality and Impact of Social Media on Green Industry Businesses, Chris Heiler

[Aud. I] Lean Business Operations: My Company is "Unique." Can It Really Work For Me?, Roger Fisher [Aud. II] Designing the American Meadow Garden, Part 2, John Greenlee [Aud. III] Reinventing Yourself and Your Facility, Pat Jones [200ABC] Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Research Update, Mark Abrahamson and Jeff Hahn [200DE] Organic Turfcare: Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizers, Chip Osborne [200FG] Irrigation Troubleshooting, Ross Pudenz [201] Maintenance and Management: Creating Manuals and Documenting Procedures, Bob Bierscheid [205] Crew Leader Idea Exchange, Patrick Warden, moderator

[Aud. I] How to Attract New Customers Using Social Media, Chris Heiler [Aud. II] Too Many Laws, Rules, and Regulations. I Just Want to Work., Patrick McGuiness [Aud. III] The Maintenance Side of Golf Course Architecture, Bradley Klein [200ABC] Gardening for Insects - or Not! How Planting Selection Impacts Insect Populations on Trees and Shrubs, Whitney Cranshaw [200DE] Options for Difficult Turf - School & Park Sports Fields, Sam Bauer [200FG] Two-Wire Technologies, Jeff Latterell [200HIJ] Combination Containers in the Landscape, Jim Nau [205] Garden Center Idea Exchange, Van Cooley, moderator

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Friday, January 7 - General Sessions

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7:30am—8:30am [ A u d . I I I ] G r o w t h Regulators Can Reduce N i t r o g e n R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r Putting Greens, Doug Soldat 7:30am—9:30am [200ABC] PLT Code: T h e N E C f o r L o w Voltage Irrigation and Lighting, Ed Lethert 7:30am—10:35am & 1:00pm—3:30pm [200HIJ] Hands-On and In-Depth Training to B e c o m e a n M N L A Certified Professional, P a r t 1 , M N L A Certification Committee 7:45am—10:35am & 12:30pm—4:30pm [201]Mn/DOT Certified Landscape Specialist Training, Part 1, Mn/D O T R o a d s i d e V e g e t a t i o n Management Unit & Landscape Architecture Unit

10:35am—11:20am [200ABC]New Bedding Plant Varieties for 2011, Jim Nau

12:45pm—1:30pm [Aud. III] Research Results to Improve Your Golf Course, Clark Throssell 12:30pm—4:30pm [201] Mn/DOT Certified Landscape Specialist Training, Part 2, Mn/DOT Roadside Vegetation Management Unit & Landscape Architecture Unit

1:00pm—3:00pm [200ABC] Winning Plant Combinations, Mike Heger, moderator 1:00pm—3:30pm [200HIJ] Hands-On and In-Depth Training to B e c o m e a n M N L A Certified Professional, P a r t 2 , M N L A Certification Committee

1:40pm—2:15pm [Aud. III] Conversion of Mixed Species Golf Course Fairways to Creeping Bentgrass Using Glyphosate, Sam Bauer

Friday, January 7 - Pesticide Recertification 7:30-8:30am 8:40-9:35am 10:35-11:20am 12:45-2:15pm 2:25-3:35pm

[ M a i n A u d . ] M D A I n s p e c t i o n s a n d Regulations, Lisa Berg and Kay Sargent

[Aud. I] Greenhouse: PGRs- Minimizing Use for Maximum Effect, John Erwin [Aud. II] Nursery/Arborist: The Effect of Rain, Wind, Solubility and Formulation on the Movement of Pesticides off site, Vera Krischik [Aud. III] Turf/Golf: Pesticide Use on Golf Courses: Implications for Superintendents and Golf Facilities, Clark Throssel

[Aud. I] Greenhouse: I P M St r a t e g ie s f o r Today’s Greenhouses, John Erwin [ A u d . I I ] N u r s e r y /Arborist: A Review of L a n d s c a p e I n s e c t Management Products and Strategies 2006-2 0 1 6 , W h i t n e y Cranshaw [Aud. III] Turf/Golf: IPM S t r a t e g i e s f o r Important Turfgrass Diseases: Snow Mold and Dollar Spot, Eric Watkins

12:45pm—1:30pm [Main Aud.] Pesticide Exposure and Chronic Health Concerns, Dean Herzfeld 1:40pm—2:15pm [Main Aud.] Selecting and Using Pesticide Gloves and Disposable Coveralls, Dean Herzfeld

[Main Aud.] Effective Application of Fertilizers and Plant-Protectants, Luke Dant

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8:20 AM - 9:30 AM | Main Aud.

Keynote: 360 Degree Leadership Steve Keating This session highlights strategies for leading others from whatever position you hold within your organization. 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | Aud. I

Award Winning Landscapes: Installation & Management Doug Geesaman This is the first of two sessions showcasing the MNLA 2011 Landscape Award winners. This session will feature landscape installation and management entries. 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | 200HIJ

Creating Eyecatching Flower Beds and Containers DeAnne Bennett This class will begin from the earth up, including the proper mixture of dirt and fertilizer for containers and how to amend beds appropriately. It will cover fertilizer use, and suggestions on pest control. You'll gain knowledge about plant size and color use, what plants go well together, some pruning suggestions, and the importantance of the use of annuals and bulbs. 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | 200ABC

Cues, Signals & Tree Response to Pruning Kevin Smith The first thing to remember before pruning or any other tree care activity is that trees are alive and are part of living systems. As living systems, trees (and other woody plants) receive cues from the external environment that affect their growth and reproduction. Many of these cues lead to metabolic signals

that regulate cell division and tissue differentiation. Sometimes these hormones act individually, but more often they act synergistically and in a dynamic cascade, handing off the message from one molecule and from one tissue to the next. Ok, what does that have to do with pruning and landscape care? These cues and signals all lead to conditions of tree growth and senescence that result in the need for proper pruning. Understanding the basics of these processes should increase the true value of landscape care. 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | Aud. II

Exciting New Perennials Chris Hansen Meet the good, the bad, & the ugly in this extremely fast-paced look at the most exciting NEW perennials & shrubs - HARDY in Minnesota! In this talk, Hansen will present over 100 breath-taking new plants that every garden center should consider growing for Spring 2011. Along the way, he'll also show a few examples of what NOT to grow and why! Get ready for an action-packed, pencil-sharpened look at the most amazing new plants that no gardener should be without. Wonderful hi-res pictures will help convey the beauty of these new introductions. 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | Main Aud.

Hardscapes Panel: The Cost of Doing Business Kathy Hackworthy, Peter Miller, Jeffrey Bloss This panel will cover… Banking Basics 101:

• What to look for in a financial institution/bank

• What to look for in a lender/banker

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• Credit lines, how to get them and utilize them

• How large of a project should a company take on in relation to overall volume

• Managing cash flow in seasonal businesses

• Fixed / Variable overhead expenses Securing Vendor Credit:

• We will discuss the 3 c's of credit (character, capacity, and collateral) and how they will substantiate a credit line

• Outline conditions of vendor credit approval and provide options if you fall behind on your payment to the vendor

• Provide options to obtain credit on larger projects as you grow your business

From the CPA Perspective:

• Further discussion on identifying overhead expenses / how does overhead affect the cost of business

• Profit/loss information and understanding where your company is at any given time

• Managing growth or reduction of company during current economic times

• What are common issues in a business not operating financially responsibly

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | 200FG

Irrigation System Review Jeff Latterell This session will focus on how to identify potential sprinkler system inefficiencies and will cover:

• Matched precipitation rates and proper nozzling

• Head to head coverage • Proper scheduling and watering

slopes with cycle and soak

• Identification of hydrozones and microclimates; and

• Differences between system inspection and system audit.

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | 200DE

Today’s Outdoor Power Equipment Maintenance Steve Hagen The gas powered handheld equipment that we run today has changed dramatically over the past 15 years. Manufacturers have had to meet different regulations and requirements to meet governmental standards and stringent guidelines. They also have to deal with the ongoing changes to the gasoline we are using every day. These changes have led to many different engine designs, which have required the service and maintenance to change also. In this session, we will talk about the changes and how they have affected the performance and the quality of today’s equipment. We will look at maintenance needs to make sure this equipment performs to your expectations and why it is important to pay attention to small details like fuels and oils. We will also take time to answer questions and concerns that you may have with this new equipment. 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | Aud. III

Turfgrass Research Update Eric Watkins, Brian Horgan University of Minnesota turfgrass science faculty, Brian Horgan and Eric Watkins, will update you on the latest research being conducted at the Turfgrass Research, Outreach, and Education (TROE) Center. Topics include: developing native grasses for turf, alternative turfgrass species for home lawns, perennial ryegrass rust research, fine fescue cultivar evaluations for golf course fairways, roadside salt-tolerant turf trials, evaluating fescue and bentgrass species for low-input greens, cool-season turf acute drought tolerance, late fall nitrogen fertilizer

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programs, soil testing for nitrogen recommendations, and bentgrass interseeding of golf course fairways using sub-lethal rates of roundup. 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | Aud. III

Ant Control on Fine Turf Vera Krischik Ants are important generalist predators that kill pest insects in turf. However, their mounds can ruin fine turf. Contact insecticides, such as bifenthrin and carbaryl, kill foraging workers, but will not kill the colony. Insecticides used for fire ant management in the southern U.S. are more effective, such as fipronil, but are not registered in Minnesota. We will discuss how a combination of baits and longer residue insecticides will help manage ant mounds. 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | 200ABC

Are We Choosing Disposable Landscapes? Leading Trees to Success or Failure Kevin Smith “Are We Choosing Disposable Landscapes?” will explore a few of the living processes that lead to tree success or failure. Practical examples will illustrate that intentionally or not, choices are made that result in short-lived trees and landscapes. The key to beneficial, long-term tree care is to understand and to work within the natural growth and defensive system of trees. Not only is this possible, but it can be less costly and more efficient. Understanding the process biology of energy capture, growth, protection, and death will help us make sound choices for tree care. 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | 201

Hydrangeas for Minnesota Jim Stolzenburg This session will be an update on the performance of the best hydrangeas to grow in Minnesota, including H. arborescens, H.

macrophylla, H. paniculata types and a few others. 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | 200DE

Infield Maintenance Paul Zwaska This session will detail many of the practices required to maintain infield skins and infield turfgrass. Soil based infield skins as well as ag-lime infield skin maintenance practices will be covered. Fully artificial turf infield management will briefly be discussed as well. 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | Aud. I

Natural Stone Walls Scott Frampton This session is designed for anyone interested in learning, improving, or comparing natural stone construction methods. Discussion will include proper preparation and installation of base materials, backfill and drainage. Stone types and techniques for building with commonly used stone will also be addressed. 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | Aud. II

People, Places, & Plants (Perennials) Chris Hansen In this fast-paced program, you'll travel the world to meet the people behind many of the most exciting plants we grow in our garden. From echinaceas to zelkova, you'll meet an array of interesting people including plant breeders, backyard gardeners, and professors. Visit their gardens, greenhouses, & laboratories where they invent/discover their creations. Special emphasis will be placed on new and recent plant introductions that have proven to be great garden plants that should stand the test of time! 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | 200FG

Promoting Efficient Irrigation, Part 1 Craig Otto In the first session, water efficient products will be explored, including nozzles, check

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valves, pressure regulation and Smart controls. Additional discussion will address distribution uniformity (DU) which emphasizes under-watered areas and is the calculation that irrigation auditors typically use in landscape audits. Likewise, information on scheduling coefficient (SC) formulas to determine your system's uniformity will be presented. Finally, learn about the benefits of on-site weather stations vs. historic or subscription-based ET, as well as soil moisture sensors. Part II of this session will be from 2:40 PM – 3:30 PM. 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | 200HIJ

The Appeal of Biodegradable Containers to Consumers Chengyan Yue We used hypothetical conjoint analysis and non-hypothetical experimental auctions to elicit floral customers' wilingness to pay for biodegradable plant containers. The results of the study show that participants were willing to pay a price premium for biodegradable containers but the premium is not the same for different types of containers. There also exists market segmentation among consumers in their preferences for different types of biodegradable containers. 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM | Aud. I

Award-Winning Landscapes: Design Craig Trenary Learn from the region's best landscape designers! Hear the latest landscape ideas from members that submitted winning landscape design entries for the 2011 MNLA Landscape Awards Competition. 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM | 200ABC

DED Resistant Elms Dave Wanninger With the discovery of Emerald Ash Borer in our back yard, it is becoming more important

to find some new alternatives for street tree plantings. While Honeylocust, Maple, and Linden can be decent growers in the poorly oxygenated, compacted soils we are often faced with, they are being overplanted in many areas. Many hybrid, DED resistant elm varieties have been introduced in the last 25 years. These elms can succeed in some of the worst growing conditions we can give them. We will be highlightling some of the best of these elm varieties, and also talk about cultural considerations to get the most out of these adaptable trees. 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM | Aud. II

Great Gardens of England Debbie Lonnee What can a garden geek from zone 4 Minnesota learn from stunning gardens in the temperate climate of the U.K.? Plenty! Incredible plant combinations, great use of color, formal and informal garden designs, boxwood hedges, fabulous yew 'walls' - these are but a few of the highlights of a summer 2010 trip to England. Whether you are a designer, retailer, or grower, you can find some inspiration in the great gardens in England. 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM | Aud. III

Integrated Water Quality Management Strategies Bud Laidlaw The problem pond and lake managers are faced with today is that unless properly managed, the sparkling attraction and asset of water can easily become a foul smelling eyesore that is riddled with algae, weeds and debris that can be detrimental to the value of a property. When you consider the demand for water has grown 150% over the last 40 years, the need for effective water management becomes a critical factor if we are to meet the needs of the future. Man-made lakes need a boost to help with the natural holistic processes of circulation and aeration in order to be healthy and vibrant.

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Although nature provides circulation and aeration via wave, wind, rain and photosynthesis, it usually cannot fulfill the total need to maintain the delicate balance of the ecosystem. This session will explore the ways in which pond and lake managers can develop best management practices that can assist nature and prolong the life of ponds and lakes that they manage. 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM | 200HIJ

Landscape Projects: Lessons From the Field Christy Webber Christy Webber has worked in the landscaping field for over 20 years, yet she still has a passion for transforming clients' spaces. As president of a $20M landscaping contracting firm with over 250 employees, there isn't much Christy hasn't seen. Join her as she shares some of the most valuable "lessons learned" over the years. 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM | 200FG

Promoting Efficient Irrigation, Part 2 Craig Otto In part 2 of this session, implementation of water conservation solutions will be discussed. Minnesota’s law requires installation of a rain-sensing device: You’re the professional, install it! Other efficient irrigation techniques that facilitate water conservation include proper sprinkler placement; smart controllers (including programming, data entry and scheduling); and simple controllers that offer seasonal adjustments by month. 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM | 201

Website Management: The Next Step Jim Kohut So, you have a website. Your customers know where to find you, when you're open, and what kinds of products you sell. Now what?

How do you make your website the primary component of your marketing mix? In this seminar we'll expand on the concepts of dynamic and interactive content in the context of the new expectations of the Internet. We'll look at strategies for keeping your website fresh and appealing so that your customers keep coming back to use it again and again. We'll look at ways to promote your products on your own website including the use of complementary marketing strategies like e-mail newsletters, opt-in marketing and events calendars. Participants will explore the roles of information and helpfulness in building intangible bonds with customers. We'll examine how businesses can leverage social networking environments like Facebook and Twitter. Participants will be given strategies for managing the increasing burden of content that all of this places on staff and resources. If you don't feel your website is doing much for your bottom line these days, then this seminar is for you! 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM | 200DE

Winter Maintenance of Parking Lots and Sidewalks for the 21st Century Connie Fortin Effective and efficient salt usage can save you time and money and position your company as a more environmentally conscious service provider. This session will touch on the transition to liquid deicers, calibration of equipment, proper storage and application rates. It will tell you how to get certified and where to download the most current information. 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM | 202

Pesticide Bans in Canada: Is the U.S. Next? Tony DiGiovanni The province of Ontario, Canada is one of the first jurisdictions in the world to ban pesticides for “cosmetic use.” (Cosmetic use refers to ornamental horticulture practiced

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professionally or by the homeowner.) The lawn care sector was the hardest hit and has gone from many years of prolonged growth to double digit losses. Tony DiGiovanni, executive director of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, will tell the story of the ban from the perspective of 20 years on the “front lines” dealing with a strongly polarized emotional issue. He will also convey lessons learned and discuss what the industry is doing to try to adapt to this new reality. 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM | 200DE

Assessing and Evaluating Turfgrass Management Options for Difficult Sites Bob Mugaas This session will focus on management options for those difficult to maintain lawn and landscape turfgrass areas commonly encountered in school and park properties. The emphasis will be on those areas other than sports and athletic fields. Learn about those site characteristics that make maintaining turfgrass in certain areas so difficult to achieve along with some relatively inexpensive tricks and tips to overcome those barriers and establish better stands of turfgrass. Assessing whether some form of hardscape, mulch or different plant material other than turfgrass should be explored will also be discussed. 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM | Aud. III

Golf & the Environment: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been Pat Jones Jones presents the highlights and lowlights of government and media scrutiny of golf courses and their use of pesticides, fertilizers and water. The entertaining and provocative presentation also hits on specific ways superintendents and other professional turf managers can take an active role in changing perceptions and preventing unreasonable laws.

3:40 PM - 4:30 PM | 200FG

Gopher State One Call 2011- Important Changes and Big Improvements You NEED to Know Jon Eisele With the change in vendors at Gopher State One Call (GSOC), changes are on the horizon. Come hear what changes have been made at GSOC and how it’s going to affect your day to day interaction with us. 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM | Aud. II

Greenhouse Production John Erwin Erwin will go over the keys to success with the 'bread and butter' crops of a spring bedding plant program: New guinea impatiens, geraniums, petunias, fuchsia, vegetables and others! He will go over common problems and the solutions for each. He will also go over things that you should do along the way to make sure that you have a successful crop when you want it! Topics will include issues related to nutrition, PGRs, lighting, temperatures, diseases and pest problems. 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM | 200ABC

Selecting Minnesota Elms Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease Ben Held Large, majestic elm trees that once shaded our streets and yards have dwindled rapidly due to high susceptibility to the Dutch elm disease pathogen Ophiostoma novo-ulmi. However, DED-resistant American elms appear to exist in nature. The University of Minnesota has begun a program to find, screen and introduce a diverse selection of resistant native American elm cultivars into our landscape.

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7:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Aud. III

Maximizing Disease Control with Modern Turfgrass Fungicides Lane Tredway Due to environmental and health concerns, certain broad-spectrum, contact fungicides are being removed from the turfgrass market or restricted in their use. These fungicides are being replaced with a new generation of products that are safe, highly effective, and offer extended periods of residual control. These new fungicides, however, are expensive, narrow-spectrum, and highly prone to fungicide resistance. This seminar will provide turf managers with the ability to develop effective and efficient fungicide programs in the modern era. Basic principles of fungicide selection, timing, and application will be briefly reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on advanced topics including properties of new fungicide classes, efficacy of microbial products, weather-based timing of fungicide applications, control of emerging disease problems, and fungicide resistance management. Case studies and open discussions will be used to highlight the relevance of important principles. 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM | 200ABC

What’s New in the World of Woodies? Debbie Lonnee Colorful shrubs, small trees for small gardens, disease-resistant shade trees, and grafted conifers…there have been many new introductions over the last few years in woody plants, and how do we make sense of all of it? Lonnee will present the best of the new varieties for upper Midwest landscapes.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Main Aud.

Grasses and Meadow Plants from A-Z John Greenlee This presentation will discuss the many grasses, sedges, flowering plants, and bulbs that can be used when designing meadow gardens. You will learn the cultural needs of a variety of plants and how they can best be put to use in meadows and natural gardens--ornamental grasses for structure and beauty, bulbs and flowers for interest throughout the seasons, and easy-care ground cover grasses to replace thirsty turf. 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Aud. II

Growing Your Landscape Business Christy Webber Christy Webber is meeting the challenge of greening the “green” industry head on, and she’s doing it with a healthy bottom line. Starting from her kitchen table, over the past 20 years she has built a successful urban landscaping business with a LEED Platinum rated green building headquarters. From propane mowers to GPS routing, she’ll share her strategies for operating successfully in this new economy. 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Aud. I

Lean Business Operations: What Does That Mean? Roger Fisher This session is designed to help attendees better understand the principles of Lean Business. By being able to identify the three categories of activities within their business, they can identify areas for improvement. Through a simulated exercise, Lean Principles are not only demonstrated but can also be

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related to situations that exist in most companies. 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 200FG

Managing Award Winning Soccer Fields Kevin Vos This session will focus on overall management of soccer fields at the Muscatine Soccer Complex in Muscatine, Iowa. Important annual field maintenance practices and user group policies will be discussed. 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 200DE

Nursery Inspector’s Notebook Steven Shimek Learn the plant pest issues and challenges encountered in various nursery dealer and grower inspection scenarios. Each inspection or site visit presents inspectors with a wide variety of plant pest diagnosis, treatment, plant pest quarantine and educational opportunities. Helping nurseries succeed requires unique insight into every aspect of the nursery industry from propagation to the final sale. This discussion will help you better understand the issues and how they affect your business. 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 201

Preventive Maintenance for Recreational Trails, Why? Thomas Wood This presentation will discuss why trails need to have preventive maintenance (PM) and how to do it. The trail owner will receive useful information on why, how, what, and when to do PM on their trails. 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 200ABC

Recognizing and Working with Natural Enemies of Insect Pests on Trees and Shrubs Whitney Cranshaw All insects, including even the worst pest species, come with a large complement of

natural enemies. This seminar will introduce you to some of the more imortant players that regulate insect populations, show them in their various life stages, and discuss their habits. Where appropriate, ways arborists can conserve and enhance the activity of these natural controls will also be discussed. 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM | Main Aud.

Designing the American Meadow Garden, Part 1 John Greenlee This talk will highlight the design aspects of meadow gardens. Using a variety of inspiring garden images, this talk will discuss how to design a meadow with structure, unity, visual delight, and seasonal interest. You will learn what plants make excellent base grasses and groundcovers, compatible combinations of grasses and sedges, and the flowering plants and bulbs that sweeten and finish the overall design. Part II of this session will be from 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM. 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM | Aud. I

Lean Business Operations: Sounds Good in Principle, How Do You Do It? Roger Fisher While the first session is devoted to understanding the concept, this session is devoted to practical "how-to's." Topics such as getting started, identifying teams and targets, and developing a supportive culture are covered. In addition, a company from the nursery, landscape, lawn and garden industry will review their Lean implementation and what it meant to them. 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM | Aud. II

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Not the Same Old, Same Old - New & Better Trees and Shrubs for Residential Landscapes Dave Wanninger Sometimes it seems that every landscape has the same ten shrubs. Sure, ‘Goldflame’ Spirea and ‘Crimson Pygmy’ Barberry are fine plants, but there are a lot more great plants out there that aren’t being used as much as they should. There are some superior but underutilized shrubs and ornamental trees with multi-season appeal – featuring qualities like colorful leaves, long lasting fall color, and colorful fruit. We will be talking about some plants that might be new to you, as well as some improved varieties of plants you may already be using. Issues such as proper plant siting and cultural considerations will be discussed as well. 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM | 200DE

Organic Turfcare: A Systems Approach Chip Osborne In this session, we will understand how the systems approach is the foundation of a successful natural turf management program. Rather than relying on a conventional product approach, we are incorporating an understanding of a healthy soil biomass, sound fertility, and specific and proper horticultural practices. An overview of organic concepts will be presented.

9:40 AM - 10:30 AM | 200HIJ

The Reality and Impact of Social Media on Green Industry Businesses Chris Heiler This session will provide a general overview of why social media is important and why green industry businesses should get on board. We'll touch on three main points, each supported by real-world green industry case studies:

• Point 1: Why social media is important and why you should care.

• Point 2: How social media can attract new clients to your business.

• Point 3: How do you track the effectiveness of your social media efforts? Is your time paying off?

9:40 AM - 10:30 AM | 200FG

Wear Area Management: How to Maintain High Use Turf Areas Kevin Vos This session will feature specific field maintenance practices to keep the high usage areas safe and playable. Specific practices will cover a wide variety of techniques for soccer fields for all levels of usage. 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM | 205

Crew Leader Idea Exchange Patrick Warden The Landscape Professional Advancement Committee will host the popular Crew Leader Idea Exchange. The purpose of this seminar is to bring together a cross section of industry groups to discuss issues they encounter in the field. Questions and topics up for discussion will include: time management, tool selection, crew size and make-up, weather issues, client interaction, equipment maintenance, safety, and Gopher State One

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Call. Come prepared to share your challenges, successes, and failures, as well as to learn from your industry colleagues. This is a MUST attend session for crew leaders – attendees will be overwhelmed with ideas to implement in their own operations! 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM | Aud. II

Designing the American Meadow Garden, Part 2 John Greenlee This talk will cover the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining meadow gardens, beginning with site analysis, the role of soil and climate, and how to choose plants accordingly. You'll learn methods of removing existing turf lawns and the establishment of new meadows using small plants and/or seeds. This will be followed by instructions on monitoring your growing garden, dealing with problems, and proper methods of mowing, burning, and trimming to maintain your meadow. 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM | 200ABC

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Research Update Mark Abrahamson, Jeff Hahn We will cover the most current information on where EAB has been found in Minnesota and the U.S. and what we might expect in the years to come. The session will cover recent EAB research, including work in biology, chemical control, biological control and survey work. We will concentrate on research of particular interest to landscape industry professionals. 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM | 200FG

Irrigation Troubleshooting Ross Pudenz Performing more effective service calls helps you reduce your costs and protect overall margins. This seminar will help you fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, which can lead to more efficient service calls.

2:00 PM - 3:10 PM | Aud. I

Lean Business Operations: My Company is "Unique." Can It Really Work For Me? Roger Fisher Representatives from three companies in the nursery, landscape, lawn and garden industry will present a brief summary of their experiences in Lean operations and will then be available for a panel discussion of do, don't and how to. This is your opportunity to get first hand guidance on how you might go about starting your improvement process. 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM | 201

Maintenance and Management: Creating Manuals and Documenting Procedures Bob Bierscheid Have you ever wanted to pull all your procedures and policies into one place or into a maintenance manual? Bierscheid, retired director of St. Paul Parks, will explain how they and others he has assisted go through this process. This session will help you begin to capture information from all the various people, places and forms into a working document to keep pace with changing standards, procedures, employee policies, facility or resource management. He will also briefly explain the process of going through the accreditation of your agency through the National Park and Recreation Association. 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM | 200DE

Organic Turfcare: Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizers Chip Osborne A discussion will focus on the fundamental difference between synthetic and natural, organic fertilizers. We will address how they work, what they are, and how we measure results and long-term benefit. The importance of how healthy soils and good cultural practices affect organic fertilizer efficacy will be addressed.

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2:00 PM - 3:10 PM | Aud. III

Reinventing Yourself and Your Facility Pat Jones Will modern country clubs go the way of the dinosaurs? Pat Jones thinks so – unless clubs and even public facilities reinvent themselves to offer the right things to members and the public. The presentation also features specific ways that superintendents can position themselves to succeed in the “new” club paradigm. 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM | 200HIJ

Combination Containers in the Landscape Jim Nau Mixed containers continue to be a leading American gardening trend. Jim will present a vast group of images of plants and combination ideas that use containers in both commercial landscapes as well as in the home garden. From large scale raised parkway containers to 14 inch pots for the front door – this presentation is to inspire your creative juices. 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM | 205

Garden Center Idea Exchange Van Cooley Have a great marketing idea that you’d like to share? Or want to hear what business ideas are working for other garden centers? Marketing, business, merchandising…these are just a few of the topics that will be discussed at the Garden Center Idea Exchange. Please bring your ideas, comments and challenges to share with your peers; you’ll be amazed at the knowledge base that will be in the room that we can all learn from, with concrete take-a-ways you can apply to your own business!

3:20 PM - 4:30 PM | 200ABC

Gardening for Insects - or Not! How Planting Selection Impacts Insect Populations on Trees and Shrubs Whitney Cranshaw Choice of landcape plantings and their design can have substantial impacts on insects. Some of these may be considered desirable when they help to increase numbers of insects that are considered beneficial (e.g., biological controls of pests) or aesthetically pleasing (e.g., butterflies). Sometimes they may contribute to pest problems, particularly those that can cross over from yards/gardens and become nuisance invaders of nearby buildings. And some, notably honey bees and bumble bees, may be considered desirable in some areas and not others. This seminar will discuss how landscape plants can affect a wide range of insects - and how this may be useful in promotion and marketing of certain plants. 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM | Aud. I

How to Attract New Customers Using Social Media Chris Heiler In this session, we'll dive into the nitty gritty of social media. We'll cover Heiler's three step process for attracting new customers using social media:

• Step 1: Identify your "One Thing"--what's your one goal you hope to achieve with social media? We'll discuss how to determine your social media marketing strategy.

• Step 2: Choose your weapons--what social media tools best fit your overall strategy? Should you be on Twitter? Should you have a Facebook Page for your business? We'll talk about which tools are best for your company.

• Step 3: Your content strategy: You have a goal and you've identified the

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right tools to use, but how do you use social media to engage and interact with potential customers? We'll discuss how to create a content strategy that provides VALUE to your followers.

3:20 PM - 4:30 PM | 200DE

Options for Difficult Turf - School & Park Sports Fields Sam Bauer This session will cover a multitude of options for difficult to manage school and park sports fields. Topics to be covered include: irrigation, fertility, soil, species selection, and management of abiotic and biotic stresses. We will take an in-depth look at these factors and their impact on surface quality. The attendee can expect to leave this session with a variety of new ideas for these difficult situations. 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM | Aud. III

The Maintenance Side of Golf Course Architecture Bradley Klein This session explores the intimate relationship between golf course maintenance and classic golf course architecture. Examples are drawn from the earliest links courses as well as the works of the Golden Age designers (Macdonald, MacKenzie, Tillinghast, Ross). We compare this to the way in which conditioning and design have evolved in the hands of the Modern-era architects (Jones, Dye, Fazio, Nicklaus), and the extent to which there is a trend in design today to emphasize simpler, scruffier, firm and fast conditioning (Coore & Crenshaw, Doak, Hanse, Prichard) as part of a restorationist ethos in architecture. Emphasis is on the role of the golf course superintendent in appreciating, enhancing and recapturing the unique design elements of the golf course's landforms and playing character.

3:20 PM - 4:30 PM | Aud. II

Too Many Laws, Rules, and Regulations. I Just Want to Work. Patrick McGuiness

There are so many laws, regulations and other rules to follow (or try to follow) that sometimes it seems impossible to get any actual work done. In this session, landscaper and lawyer Patrick McGuiness will talk about how to remain productive despite all of the rules. From employment and overtime law to OSHA, licensing and more, learn the basics of how green industry businesses are affected by the various laws. 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM | 200FG

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Aud. III

Growth Regulators Can Reduce Nitrogen Requirements for Putting Greens Doug Soldat In this seminar, we will discuss how temperature and plant metabolism affects the efficacy of trinexapac-ethyl on creeping bentgrass putting greens. Our research has shown that if trinexapac-ethyl is used according to label directions, no net growth reduction is achieved. However, if re-applied following a simple growing degree day model, net growth reductions can be realized. Less growth over a season also means less nitrogen is removed from the system. We will discuss how consistent growth reduction affected putting green nitrogen requirements during a three year study. 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 200ABC

PLT Code: The NEC for Low Voltage Irrigation and Lighting Ed Lethert This 2 hour session will provide insights into the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for companies and individuals working in the low voltage irrigation and low voltage landscape lighting fields. The focus will be on outdoor equipment installation, wiring and connections, with a brief look at basic troubleshooting techniques. It will also address changes to the NEC that are forthcoming in the 2011 edition.

7:30 AM - 10:35 AM | 200HIJ

Hands-On and In-Depth Training to Become an MNLA Certified Professional, Part 1 MNLA Certification Committee This training will enhance your overall professional knowledge and improve your readiness to take the MNLA Certification Exam. Plant identification will be taught by the plant ID expert, Tim Vogel of Baily Nurseries, using in-depth lectures, hands-on actual ID, and handouts. A practice exam will be given to familiarize the candidate with the exam format and actual exam questions. Specialization topics will be presented and questions answered in-depth by additional certification experts including: Laurie Robinson, Bailey Nurseries; Dr. Terry Ferriss, UWRF; Ed Plaster, DCTC; Mark Armstead, Linders Garden Center; and Dr. Bert Swanson, Swanson's Nursery Consulting, Inc. Be prepared to become a Certified Professional. It will be very helpful to you to have read the MNLA Certification Manual prior to attending this session to facilitate your learning and to bring forth any questions you might have. Plant material samples will be available throughout the Expo. Study some of these samples each day prior to the actual training. Note: Attendees need to attend both part 1 and part 2 of this training in order to take the practice exam. Part II of this session will be from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

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Mn/DOT Certified Landscape Specialist Certification/Re-certification Class, Part 1 MN/DOT Roadside Vegetation Management Unit and Landscape Architecture Unit Mn/DOT Standard Specifications for Plant Installation (2571) requires landscape contractors to have a Certified Landscape Specialist on the project site at all times to perform or directly supervise plant installation and establishment. Certification is valid for 3 years. This one-day course will cover items such as recent changes to Mn/DOT’s landscape specifications; preparatory work; staking plant & bed locations; preparing planting holes & beds; erosion control requirements; delivery, inspection and storage of plants, pruning, and plant installation; rodent & sunscald protection; the plant establishment period; replacement plants and final inspection and payments. Participants wishing to become certified or re-certified will do so by attending this course and passing a comprehensive take home test. Part II of this session will be from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM. 10:35 AM - 11:20 AM | 200ABC

New Bedding Plant Varieties for 2011 Jim Nau Nau will take you through a long list of new varieties of annuals from the past few years, discussing details regarding color and height, as well as design ideas. 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 201

Mn/DOT Certified Landscape Specialist Certification/Re-certification Class, Part 2 MN/DOT Roadside Vegetation Management Unit and Landscape Architecture Unit Mn/DOT Standard Specifications for Plant Installation (2571) requires landscape

contractors to have a Certified Landscape Specialist on the project site at all times to perform or directly supervise plant installation and establishment. Certification is valid for 3 years. This one-day course will cover items such as recent changes to Mn/DOT’s landscape specifications; preparatory work; staking plant & bed locations; preparing planting holes & beds; erosion control requirements; delivery, inspection and storage of plants, pruning, and plant installation; rodent & sunscald protection; the plant establishment period; replacement plants and final inspection and payments. Participants wishing to become certified or re-certified will do so by attending this course and passing a comprehensive take home test. 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Aud. III

Research Results to Improve Your Golf Course Clark Throssell A brief synopsis of eight research projects funded by GCSAA/The Environmental Institute for Golf will be presented. The results of each project pertain to golf course management in Minnesota. Key findings will be emphasized along with the location of complete information on the research project. Research projects to be covered include: management and control of anthracnose, brown ring patch and fairy ring; understanding winter kill on creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass greens; managing unmowed, playable, native grass rough; and two studies to protect surface water. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 200ABC

Winning Plant Combinations Mike Heger As the industry embarks on another growing season, let's take a bit of time to learn from the design experience of fellow industry members. Join a cadre of local designers and horticulturists to discover some of the most successful plant combinations that they have

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used in their landscape work. The presenters will highlight work showing the integration of woody plants along with perennials and annuals in a variety of landscape settings. You are certain to leave this session with numerous new ideas that can be integrated into your own work. 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 200HIJ

Hands-On and In-Depth Training to Become an MNLA Certified Professional, Part 2 Bert Swanson This training will enhance your overall professional knowledge and improve your readiness to take the MNLA Certification Exam. Plant identification will be taught by the plant ID expert, Tim Vogel of Baily Nurseries, using in-depth lectures, hands-on actual ID, and handouts. A practice exam will be given to familiarize the candidate with the exam format and actual exam questions. Specialization topics will be presented and questions answered in-depth by additional certification experts including: Laurie Robinson, Bailey Nurseries; Dr. Terry Ferriss, UWRF; Ed Plaster, DCTC; Mark Armstead, Linders Garden Center; and Dr. Bert Swanson, Swanson's Nursery Consulting, Inc. Be prepared to become a Certified Professional. It will be very helpful to you to have read the MNLA Certification Manual prior to attending this session to facilitate your learning and to bring forth any questions you might have. Plant material samples will be available throughout the Expo. Study some of these samples each day prior to the actual training. Note: Attendees need to attend both part 1 and part 2 of this training in order to take the practice exam.

1:40 PM - 2:15 PM | Aud. III

Conversion of Mixed Species Golf Course Fairways to Creeping Bentgrass Using Glyphosate Sam Bauer Golf courses that are seeded with creeping bentgrass often experience invasion by annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) and other turfgrass species over a relatively short period of time. The objective of this research was to determine the most effective glyphosate rate and application timing necessary to convert existing mixed species fairways to a monostand of creeping bentgrass through the use of interseeding, while keeping the golf course fairway playable. This study was conducted during the summer of 2010 at Les Bolstad Golf Course (St. Paul, Minnesota), Keller Golf Course (Maplewood, Minnesota), and Michigan State University Turfgrass Research Facility (East Lansing, Michigan). Study results will be discussed.

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MDA Inspections and Regulations Lisa Berg, Kay Sargent This presentation will discuss pesticide use inspections, when and how they are conducted and what applicators can do to make sure they are in compliance with the law. Berg will explain what to expect when inspected and common mistakes that she has seen. She has many years of experience conducting pesticide use inspections in turf and ornamental industries. Berg and Sargent will explain what applicators can do to prevent these mistakes and stay in compliance with pesticide laws. 8:40 AM - 9:35 AM | Aud. I

Greenhouse: PGRs- Minimizing Use for Maximum Effect John Erwin Erwin will talk about new research on how to maximize the effect you get when applying a PGR. By maximizing the effect, you may be able to reduce concentration and/or application number to reduce chemical use and costs. Some of the topics he will present include new information of when to apply PGRs during the day/night and how it affects efficacy. He will also present information on how you can use early liner drenches and/or tank mixes to reduce PGR use and/or costs. 8:40 AM - 9:35 AM | Aud. II

Nursery/Arborist: The Effect of Rain, Wind, Solubility and Formulation on the Movement of Pesticides Offsite Vera Krischik Pesticides have different solubility in water and can move offsite as well as not managing

pests. The neonicotinyl insecticides thiamethoxam and dinotefuran are highly water soluble and can be effective quickly, but have a short duration. Imidacloprid, commonly used to treat tree pests such as EAB, binds with organic matter in the soil and in the plant and can be effective for longer. Also, heat, pH, and evaporation can alter pesticide activity. We will discuss how to choose and apply pesticides to get the best delivery and how to scout to determine when you need to spray again. 8:40 AM - 9:35 AM | Aud. III

Turf/Golf: Pesticide Use on Golf Courses: Implications for Superintendents and Golf Facilities Clark Throssell The highlights of the pesticide use survey conducted by GCSAA in 2009 will be presented. Topics to be covered include pesticide storage and mixing and loading, pesticide emergency response plans, written IPM plans, pesticide operation and application restrictions, pest management tactics and amounts and patterns of pesticides used on golf courses. Areas for improvement will be identified and discussed. In addition, ways to use the data to help the golf industry will be shared. 10:35 AM - 11:20 AM | Aud. I

Greenhouse: IPM Strategies for Today’s Greenhouses John Erwin Erwin will cover the most effective compounds - based on grower recommendations - for control of all the common diseases and pests in greenhouses. This will include developing pesticide rotations for each disease and pest. He will

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also go over new early liner drench protocols that reduce the total amount of pesticide you use while decreasing losses! 10:35 AM - 11:20 AM | Aud. II

Nursery/Arborist: A Review of Landscape Insect Management Products and Strategies 2006-2016 Whitney Cranshaw Insect management on landscape and nursery plants has long been a dynamic area. Many older products have lost or had restricted registration uses but these have been supplemented by myriad alternative treatments that have been made available. New pest problems regularly emerge that require new responses. And public demand for pesticides that minimize environmental impact have long been growing. This seminar will discuss some of the more recent trends in the management of insects and mites on woody and ornamental plants, and attempt to predict what we will be seeing in the near future. 10:35 AM - 11:20 AM | Aud. III

Turf/Golf: IPM Strategies for Important Turfgrass Diseases: Snow Mold and Dollar Spot Eric Watkins This session will discuss IPM options for two of the most common turfgrass diseases in Upper Midwest. For both snow mold and dollar spot, there are multiple cultural and chemical control options that can be utilized by the turfgrass manager. Watkins will also discuss recent advances that have been made in the area of biological control for these turfgrass diseases.

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Main Aud.

Pesticide Exposure and Chronic Health Concerns Dean Herzfeld A major, very large, long-term research project is underway examining possible links between pesticide exposures to applicators and long term health problems. Unlike most studies of this type, real time exposures are measured and applicators are followed over many years to document later health problems. This study and other recent studies have linked pesticide exposure to a wide range of health problems such as Parkinsons, ADHA, melanoma and other cancers, neurological and other problems. Discussion will include how to understand what these studies say and do not say about pesticides and health risks and what the results may mean, in practical terms, for pesticide applicators and the use of universal precautions to minimize health risks when handling any pesticide. 1:40 PM - 2:15 PM | Main Aud.

Selecting and Using Pesticide Gloves and Disposable Coveralls Dean Herzfeld Wearing the wrong gloves or coveralls may give a pesticide applicator a false sense of security that may actually increase his or her exposure to pesticides. There is a wide range of gloves and coveralls available on the market and no one material provides good protection against all pesticides. So how do applicators make good Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) choices? The pro’s and con’s of different glove and coverall materials will be discussed, along with PPE care and label information. As important is understanding when to replace disposal and reusable PPE, as even the best has a limited lifetime.

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2:25 PM - 3:35 PM | Main Aud.

Effective Application of Fertilizers and Plant-Protectants Luke Dant This session will provide attendees fertilizer and plant-protectant application tips and techniques to maximize product performance. Topics will include sprayer calibration, nozzle selection, improving sprayer performance, and avoiding common application pitfalls. The application of fertilizer including, rotary and drop spreader calibration, and choosing the best fertilizer to maximize plant-protectant performance will also be discussed.

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Consulting, LLC. Previous to founding his consulting firm, he was the director of parks and recreation for the city of Saint Paul from 2002-2009. He has also worked for the city of Roseville and city of Marshall in their Parks and Recreation Departments and was the assistant director of community education for Roseville area schools. He received his B.S. from the University of Iowa and his M.Ed. from Temple University.

Jeffrey Bloss Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. Jeffrey Bloss, CPA, is a tax and audit manager at KDV. He earned his degree from St. Cloud State University and has 18 years of experience in management and public accounting including 13 years in the auditing of private companies. He prepares, analyzes and presents financial statements and management letters for clients, owners and boards of directors. Bloss has worked with contractors, manufacturers, retailers and service organizations. He is a member of the Minnesota Society of CPAs, AICPA and the Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association.

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Mark Abrahamson Minnesota Department of Agriculture Mark Abrahamson has been an entomologist at the Minnesota Department of

Agriculture since 1999. He has worked on a variety of projects including field crop pest survey, exotic pest survey and emerald ash borer.

Sam Bauer University of Minnesota Sam Bauer is currently a turfgrass graduate student in the Department of Horticultural Science at the

University of Minnesota. His studies revolve around improving creeping bentgrass establishment and fertility programs. Bauer has worked in the turfgrass industry since 1998, including several golf courses in the midwest. Sam was responsible for the grass footing on the 2008 Beijing Olympic Equestrian Cross Country Course in Hong Kong. Most recently he was the manager of Kau Sai Chau's North Course located on an island off the coast of Sai Kung, Hong Kong.

DeAnne Bennett Bachman's, Inc. DeAnne Bennett has over 10 years of keeping homes in the Twin Cities beautiful on the outside. DeAnne spent almost 20 years as a radio personality in the Twin Cities, but her love for gardening encouraged her to go back to college and

pursue a degree in horticulture. She combines her gift of gab and gardening as a garden maintenance consultant for Bachman's.

DeAnne serves on the Public Relations Committee for the MNLA. She is also a voiceover professional and the 'P.A.' gal for the Minnesota Twins. Her husband John is an avid gardener. They have two children, Abbie and Natalie, two dogs Maggie and Harry, and a noisy bird that she is willing to give away today.

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Van Cooley Malmborg's, Inc. Van Cooley is manager of Malmborg's Garden Center. He has been a member of the MNLA Garden Center Committee for many years. He attended North Hennepin Community College and

graduated with a degree in business in 1978. He also attended North Hennepin Vocational College in the landscape program from 1978 to 1980. He began his career in the industry in the mid-1980's at Malmborg's with a brief period as a sales representative for Foster's Garden Supplies.

Whitney Cranshaw Colorado State University Whitney Cranshaw is a professor and extension specialist of entomology at

Colorado State University. Present job responsibilities primarily involve research and outreach activities related to horticultural crops, particularly vegetables, woody plants, and turfgrass. In this capacity, he has produced hundreds of extension and trade publications related to insect management for use in the green industry. In addition, he has written several books including Garden Insects of North America, Pests of the West, and a Guide to Colorado Insects. More recently, activities related to woody plants involve the original discovery and description of Thousand Cankers Disease of Walnut.

Luke Dant Syngenta Crop Protection Luke Dant received his M.S. degree and undergraduate degree at Iowa State University in horticulture specializing in turfgrass management. In August 2005, he was hired by Syngenta, a

manufacturer of plant-protectants for the golf, lawn and landscape, and ornamental markets. He works with golf course superintendents in the midwest to evaluate spraying practices and identify how these practices could be improved to increase plant-protectant efficacy. In 2007, he obtained his current role within Syngenta as a territory manager for the turf and landscape markets for the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas.

Tony DiGiovanni Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association Tony DiGiovanni is the executive director of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, one of North America’s largest and

most active horticultural trade associations. He has held this position since 1989. DiGiovanni is a professional horticulturist with previous experience as a gardener, grower, educator and garden communicator. Previously, he served as coordinator of the Landscape Technology Program at Humber College and has held advisory board positions at the University of Guelph, Seneca College, Humber College and the Industry Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Education. In addition to his role as executive director of Landscape Ontario, he also serves as the executive director of the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.

He participated in the founding of the following organizations:

• Canada Blooms, Canada’s premier flower and garden festival

• Integrated Pest Management Council (served as executive director)

• Pesticide Technicians Advisory Council

• Ontario Horticultural Human Resource Council (served as chair for 10 years)

Jon Eisele Gopher State One Call Jon Eisele has been with Gopher State One Call for the past 11 years as the director of education and public relations.

His main responsibility is to remind and educate contractors, excavators and utility representatives as well as the general public on their responsibilities when it comes to digging in the state of Minnesota. Now with the arrival of I-Tic (Internet Ticket) Eisele is also responsible for training anyone interested in using I-Tic and the responsibilities that go along with mapping out your own tickets. Prior to coming to Gopher State One Call, Eisele worked in the advertising and marketing industry. He reminds every one of you to call before you dig and to dig safely!

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John Erwin University of Minnesota John Erwin is an associate professor of horticultural science at the University of Minnesota where he is the greenhouse extension specialist and conducts research in floriculture physiology. He specializes in how the environment affects plant

growth and chemical growth regulation.

Roger Fisher R S Fisher Inc Nationally recognized as an expert in lean business operations and strategic planning, Roger Fisher has over 35 years experience in a wide range of manufacturing, horticulture, and agriculture

operations. His experience with world-class organizations implementing and practicing lean manufacturing and state of the art business practices has resulted in significant bottom line results. With a general management background in both Fortune 500 and mid-size companies, he brings experience from both the manufacturing and total business perspectives. His ability to translate theory into practice has enabled several organizations to realize improved customer service, increased profitability, and stronger market positions for future growth. After having the opportunity to study under, and work with, the founding group of the Toyota Production System, Fisher successfully led traditional manufacturing businesses into world class lean business operations. In 2000, Fisher established R S Fisher Inc. consulting. This gave him the opportunity to help a wide variety of manufacturers in achieving their improvement goals. Beginning in 2002, he expanded the scope of application of these tools and principles to non-manufacturing environments including horticulture, agriculture, health care, and information processing. Fisher holds a M.S. degree from the University of Cincinnati and a B.S. degree from Saint Louis University.

Connie Fortin Fortin Consulting Inc. Connie Fortin is the president of Fortin Consulting, an environmental consulting firm. Her company works in a variety of ways to protect water quality. Fortin is active in bringing together the

transportation and environmental communities to reduce environmental impacts of road salt while

maintaining a high level of service. Fortin Consulting and a technical expert team wrote the “Winter Parking Lot and Sidewalk Maintenance Manual, Reducing Environmental Impacts of Chlorides,” and “Minnesota Snow and Ice Control Handbook for Snowplow Operators.” These can be found online at www.pca.state.mn.us/programs/roadsalt. She initiated the “Road Salt Symposium” which is now in its 10th year and Fortin Consulting has trained over 3,000 professionals in winter maintenance with reduced environmental impacts. She believes that by working together we can be successful in protecting our lakes, rivers and groundwater.

Scott Frampton Landscape Renovations, Inc. Scott Frampton is a co-owner of Landscape Renovations Inc. He is the current chair of the MNLA Landscape Professional Advancement committee, a member of the Government Affairs committee, and a member of the

MNLA Board of Directors.

Doug Geesaman Otten Brothers Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. Otten Bros. Nursery & Landscaping's Doug Geesaman has spent the last 35 years in the nursery and landscape industry including experience in commercial

and residential landscaping, and seasonal experience in the garden center. Geesaman is the vice chair of the MNLA Landscape Professional Advancement Committee as well as a member of the MNLA Landscape Awards Committee.

John Greenlee Greenlee & Associates Skilled horticulturist and garden designer John Greenlee founded Greenlee Nursery, the oldest specialty grass nursery on the west coast. In 2009, he published The American Meadow Garden, and is also the author of The Encyclopedia

of Ornamental Grasses. An expert in grass ecology and champion of sustainable design, Greenlee has made meadows all around the world. His designs are featured at The San Diego Zoo in southern California, Disney’s

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Animal Kingdom in Florida, and in private residencies from California to Morocco and Saudi Arabia. His movement to re-invent America’s turf-lawn culture has grabbed headlines in major media sources such as The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Architectural Digest, Garden Design, The Los Angeles Times, and Sunset Magazine. He currently resides in California.

Kathy Hackworthy Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies Kathy Hackworthy is the chief financial officer for Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies, a leading hardscape and masonry

material distributor in the Twin Cities. She is responsible for the leadership and management of the Finance, Credit & Collections, Risk Management, Purchasing, Operations, Training, HR, & IT Departments. Kathy has been with Hedberg 4 1/2 years. Her previous experience includes 6 years in homebuilding and 16 years in heavy highway construction. Kathy is a hands-on leader working with the teams of Hedberg to support Hedberg's mission which is to “help our customers be more successful.”

Steve Hagen Midwest Stihl Inc. Steve Hagen has been the training manager at Midwest Stihl Inc since 2002 and has more than 35 years of technical and management experience in the outdoor power equipment industry. He travels the

midwest territory providing safety and maintenance training for municipalities and end users. He is a Gold Level STIHL Certified Service Technician and one of STIHL’s Masterwrench trainers for the Bronze and Silver level dealer training. Along with the STIHL Gold Level Certification, Steve holds many certifications in the power equipment and marine industry.

Jeff Hahn University of Minnesota Jeff Hahn has a M.S. in entomology and has worked for the University of Minnesota extension for 26 years. Jeff specializes in urban insects, especially those found in landscapes, structures, and

gardens. He communicates insect information through publications, newsletters, and educational programs to

many audiences, including professional applicators, master gardeners, and extension staff.

Chris Hansen Great Garden Plants Chris Hansen began his career at Iowa State University where he received a BS degree in horticulture and botany. During his college days, he interned at

Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis, MO, and the world-renowned Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. After graduating, he moved to South Carolina where he worked as assistant director of horticulture for Wayside Gardens under John Elsley’s direction for five years. In 2000, Hansen became director of horticulture for Wayside Gardens and traveled the world visiting plant breeders, growers, and botanical gardens in search of the newest plants to introduce to American gardeners.

In fall of 2007, Hansen partnered with Mary Walters to launch www.GreatGardenPlants.com which is an online mail-order plant company. Hansen and Walters bring their passion for plants and gardening knowledge to fellow gardeners across the country. Based in Michigan, Great Garden Plants grows a wide variety of the newest perennials, shrubs, and Knock Out roses.

Mike Heger Ambergate Gardens Michael L. Heger, along with his wife Jean, owns Ambergate Gardens located near Chaska, MN. Though a foreign language major in college, his love of the outdoors brought him into 15 plus years of employment with the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Ambergate Gardens was started in 1985 while he was still employed at the Arboretum. In 1988, it became a full time business for the Hegers. Ambergate Gardens is a retail mail order/walk-in business devoted entirely to herbaceous perennial flowers. It also offers a line of wholesale containerized perennials to local designers and landscapers.

Chris Heiler LandscapeLeadership.com Chris Heiler is the creator of www.LandscapeLeadership.com, a green industry website focused on

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helping landscape professionals market their services. When not blogging at LandscapeLeadership, Heiler travels the country speaking about marketing and coaching his clients on how to use social media and other internet marketing tools to attract new clients. He is also the author of The Little Green Book of Big Marketing Tips and Tactics for Landscape Professionals, which has not made the “New York Times Best Sellers List”...yet. You can read Heiler’s views on marketing and the Green Industry at www.LandscapeLeadership.com and follow him on Twitter at @chris_heiler.

Ben Held University of Minnesota Benjamin Held is a scientist and Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota.

Dean Herzfeld University of Minnesota Extension Dean Herzfeld has more than 20 years of experience in developing education programs for users of pesticides. He holds a B.S. degree in Integrated Pest Management, a

M.S. in plant pathology and a Ph.D. in designing non-formal adult education programs. He grew up on a Minnesota farm, has also been a crop consultant and worked in research on air pollution effects on plants. He is currently the elected president of the American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators and has been involved with pesticide safety education at the regional and national level. Herzfeld's other pesticide related outreach includes water quality, invasive species, Integrated Pest Management for both schools and consumers and public pesticide issues.

Brian Horgan University of Minnesota Brian Horgan is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota. He received his B.S. from Michigan State University, M.S. from North Carolina State University and his Ph.D. from the

University of Illinois. Horgan is a turfgrass extension specialist and travels around the world giving lectures on nutrient fate, fertilizer management, water conservation strategies and general turfgrass management. His research focuses on creating

common sense solutions for the practitioner of today and future turfgrass managers.

Pat Jones Golf Course Industry magazine For three decades, Pat Jones has been known for his insights into the golf course business, his tell-it-like-it-is approach, and his sometimes warped sense of humor. David Feherty of CBS Sports and Golf

Magazine once described him as “that odd bastard who keeps trying to fill my head with all sorts of turfy facts.”

As publisher and editorial director of Golf Course Industry Magazine, Jones runs the leading independent publication in the market and contributes articles, blogs, videos and his award-winning “Parting Shots” column each month. In addition to his publications work, he’s a frequent speaker and instructor at regional, national and international conferences.

He began his career in the industry at the GCSAA headquarters, where he oversaw communications, fundraising and lobbying in the ‘80s and ‘90s. He later created and launched Golfdom Magazine before starting his own company, Flagstick LLC, to provide consulting services to golf/turf companies and organizations. Pat serves on several corporate and non-profit boards, including the Musser Turfgrass Research Foundation. He lives and works in the Cleveland, OH, area.

Steve Keating The Toro Company Steve Keating is a 1977 graduate of the University of Minnesota with over 25 years of sales and sales management experience. He spent 8 ½ years with the Dale Carnegie

organization, selling, writing & presenting training in sales, customer service, public speaking, managing people, developing leadership skills and managing a business and continues to speak dozens of times a year on topics relating to sales, customer service, management, team building and leadership. He is currently the manager of selling skills for The Toro Company and has been with them since 1996. He is also certified by Sales & Marketing Executives International as a Certified Professional Salesperson, Certified Sales Executive and Certified Marketing Executive.

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Bradley Klein Golfweek Bradley S. Klein is architecture editor of Golfweek Magazine and runs its national golf course rating system. A former PGA Tour caddie and 2006 inductee into the International Caddie Hall of Fame, he holds a Ph.D. in political science and has written and lectured

widely on golf design, the golf development industry, golf course operations and maintenance. He has published five books on golf architecture, including Discovering Donald Ross, winner of the USGA 2001 International Book Award. He was a design consultant on Old Macdonald, the newly opened fourth course at Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon.

Jim Kohut Northscaping Inc. Jim Kohut is the president of Northscaping Inc. (www.northscaping.com), a developer of internet marketing solutions for the North American horticultural industry. A software

programmer and web application developer by trade, he is the primary inspiration and visionary behind Northscaping and the creator of the company's popular NetPS internet plant search tool for garden centers. He is a self-taught landscape designer who has designed and installed numerous landscapes in the harsh zone 3 environment of eastern Manitoba, Canada. He is also an avid collector of “out-of-zone” trees and shrubs, so much so that his yard has literally run out of space, forcing him to tactfully "borrow" the neighbors' landscapes. A seasoned landscaping and gardening writer, he has written hundreds of gardening and home landscaping articles for the Northscaping Info Zone and numerous gardening publications. He is an accomplished public speaker, having appeared on national television and presented at major conventions and seminars across North America.

Vera Krischik University of Minnesota Vera Krischik is an associate professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Minnesota and an extension specialist in Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Krischik studied ecology at the University of

Maryland where she earned a Ph.D. in entomology and a M.S. in zoology. She was a NSF sponsored visiting professor in plant chemistry and physiology at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies, New York, Botanical Garden. Also, Krischik worked as an IPM Administrator in Washington, D.C. for seven years. Currently, Krischik teaches a course on IPM of landscape insects and team teaches in a course on pesticides. In addition, she has published a 300-page manual, entitled IPM of Midwest Landscapes that is available from the University of Minnesota bookstore or University of Minnesota Extension. It has over 1,000 large color pictures of insect damage, biological control agents, and suggestions on conventional and biorational pesticides for trees and turf. The book and other landscape IPM materials, and courses are available online at the CUES website at www.entomology.umn.edu/cues.

Bud Laidlaw Otterbine Barebo, Inc. Bud Laidlaw has been with Otterbine Barebo, Inc., as the western region manager for the past 5 ½ years. Otterbine has over 50 years of experience and is a premier global pond and lake aeration systems and fountain

manufacturer. Laidlaw’s responsibilities include assisting Otterbine distributors, specifiers, and end users with water quality management and aesthetics, through cultural and mechanical means. His territory includes the 20 western U.S. states, and western Canada. He is a past Certified Golf Course Irrigation Auditor who grew up in Phoenix, AZ, but lived in Las Vegas for 28 years. He currently resides in Phoenix, AZ and has a total of 32 years in the golf and turf industry, with a focus on water conservation and management.

Jeff Latterell Irrigation Consulting Group Jeff Latterell is a Certified Irrigation Designer with the Irrigation Association and is the managing director of Irrigation Consulting Group in Ham Lake, MN. He serves as chair of the Irrigation Industry Committee with the MNLA.

Latterell has been involved in the irrigation industry for 29 years and is currently licensed as a power limited technician in the state of Minnesota.

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Ed Lethert Ed Lethert Associates, Inc. Ed Lethert is Minnesota’s “Low Voltage Guy.” He has almost 50 years of experience with low voltage systems. He has worked with a wide variety of technologies and has studied and researched

many others. He has experience as an electronic technician, salesperson, system designer, consultant, and technical instructor. Ed and his company now conduct classes on the National Electrical Code and Minnesota's laws and rules governing electrical work in Minnesota, primarily for persons holding the power limited technician license. He also specializes in the design and delivery of technical training classes for all types of low voltage companies and organizations.

Debbie Lonnee Bailey Nurseries, Inc. For the first 13 years of her career, Debbie Lonnee worked in the retail garden center business, managing a large Twin Cities garden center. For the last 18 years, she has worked as a production

coordinator at Bailey Nurseries, working primarily with the perennial and bedding plant crops, as well as roses and woody plants. She was promoted to manager of the Planning and Administration Department in 2006 and is actively involved in new plant introductions. Lonnee holds a B.S. in horticulture from the University of Minnesota. She just considers herself a “plant geek!” You won’t find too much lawn in her yard! She is a member of the Perennial Plant Association, the Ohio Florists Association and is the vice president of the board of directors of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association, as well as chairing its Publications Committee. Garden writing is her second job; she is the horticultural editor for Northern Gardener Magazine, and also writes the “Plant to Pick” article for each edition.

Patrick McGuiness Zlimen and McGuiness, Attorneys at Law Patrick McGuiness is a landscaper and an attorney. He is one of the owners of One Call Landscaping as well as a founding partner at the

law firm of Zlimen & McGuiness. His law practice focuses on assisting those in the green industry with

legal advice on employment law, contracts, liens, collections and other small business law. With 15 years experience in landscaping, McGuiness knows the issues contractors face on a daily basis and how hard they work to earn a living. Zlimen & McGuiness… hard working attorneys for hard working clients.

Peter Miller Lake Community Bank Miller has over 17 years of direct lending experience with such companies as GE Capital Public Finance, U.S. Bank, Anchor Bank, and Wells Fargo. His experience includes middle market lending,

municipal lending, commercial real estate, credit risk management, non-profit lending, large corporate, and most recently in private banking where he had a loan portfolio of medical and accounting firms. He grew up in St. Paul and played baseball, hockey, and basketball through high school and now lives in Golden Valley. He received his B.A. in economics from Macalester College in St. Paul and has also completed additional coursework at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. He has also lectured for the last 10 years at Macalester College in the finance and capital markets classes on various topics involving banking and leasing.

Bob Mugaas University of Minnesota Extension Bob Mugaas has been an extension educator in horticulture with the University of Minnesota Extension for the past 32 years. He has both his B.S. and M.S. in horticulture

from the University of Minnesota. His primary area of emphasis during most of that time has been in turfgrass science and management. Mugaas is actively involved in education about lawn issues such as low input lawn care, environmentally responsible lawn care, low maintenance turfgrass species and cultivars, chemical and non-chemical turfgrass weed control, and lawn care for protecting water quality.

Jim Nau Ball Seed Company Jim Nau manages the greenhouses and gardens of the Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, IL. Jim is the author of two

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books; the Ball Culture Guide and the Ball Perennial Manual. He is president as well as a judge for All America Selections as well as a chairman of the Tree Commission for his community of St. Charles, IL where he promotes and plants trees throughout the township. Nau is the recipient of the Perennial Plant Association’s Garden Media Award and has been a keynote speaker for the Ohio Florists’ Association as well as the Southeast Greenhouse Conference. Growing and gardening are a passion for Nau. In his spare time, he manages the family grain farm in Iowa.

Chip Osborne Osborne Organics Charles E. (“Chip”) Osborne is a professional horticulturist with 35 years experience in the green industry. He has an extensive background in greenhouse production as the former owner and operator of Osborne Florist &

Greenhouse in Marblehead, MA. After education in conventional greenhouse management and several years following that approach, he converted his greenhouse operation to an organic environment. In the mid-1990s he switched his specialty to natural turfgrass management and in 2005 founded Osborne Organics, a company that provides natural turf consulting services to business, municipal, and institutional clients. As an elected member of the town of Marblehead Recreation, Parks, and Forestry Commission, Osborne developed and has been helping to implement the town’s OPM turf management plan for the past seven years on a volunteer basis. He works with grassroots environmental education in the Grassroots Healthy Lawn Program (GHLP), and he is a turf instructor for NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association). He is a member of the Board of Directors of Beyond Pesticides in Washington, DC, and he has been recognized by the Toxic Use Reduction Institute at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, the Governor’s Office on Environmental Affairs, and the Toxics Action Center of Massachusetts

Craig Otto Water in Motion, Inc. Craig Otto is a water resource consultant for Water in Motion. He brings a wide range of irrigation experience in his 18 years in the industry. He started in the golf course industry as a

superintendent, and moved to residential/commercial irrigation as a lead service technician, ultimately owning and operating a service-oriented irrigation company.

Otto has focused on promoting high efficiency irrigation as an instructor and curriculum advisor for a major manufacturer, teaching nationally and internationally. His specialties include system design, consulting, and auditing.

Ross Pudenz Pudenz Irrigation, LLC Ross Pudenz is a graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. in horticulture. After graduating, he moved to Wisconsin to become the assistant superintendent of Wild Ridge Golf Course in Eau Claire. He was later promoted to

superintendent at St. Croix National Golf Course in Somerset. Immediately before starting his own irrigation company, he was superintendent in charge of construction at Pheasant Hills Golf in Hammond.

He holds Irrigation Association certifications as an irrigation contractor, irrigation designer for residential, commercial, and golf, and also golf course irrigation auditor.

He is an EPA WaterSense partner and an instructor at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI.

Kay Sargent Minnesota Department of Agriculture Kay Sargent is an agricultural advisor with MDA’s Licensing and Certification Unit. She works with the University of Minnesota and sponsoring organizations, such as MNLA and MTGF, to present

pesticide applicator recertification workshops. The workshops provide both new information and review materials on responsible pest management and applicable pesticide laws. Kay holds a B.S. in horticulture, a M.S. in environmental safety and health and worked for many years at the University of Minnesota’s experiment station in Grand Rapids, MN.

Steven Shimek Minnesota Department of Agriculture Nursery Inspection and Certification Program

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Coordinator Steve Shimek has been with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture since 1988. He holds a B.S. in forestry and resource management from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. He has extensive professional level continuing education and is a Certified Forester with the Society of American Foresters and a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture.

Kevin Smith USDA Forest Service Kevin T. Smith began his research career with the Forest Service in 1977 in the

lab of Dr. Alex Shigo. Based in Durham, New Hampshire, his research continues to center on the effects of injury and infection on tree biology. Smith works to understand how trees survive, grow, and die in the stressful environments. His research methods include mycology, dendrochronology, forest pathology, and biological chemistry. He has authored more than 80 book chapters and articles in magazines and journals. His work has been recognized with several governmental awards as well as honorary life membership in the New Hampshire Arborist Association.

Doug Soldat University of Wisconsin - Madison Doug Soldat is an assistant professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he teaches and advises students in the

turf and grounds program. His research and extension programming focuses on increasing nutrient and water use efficiency in the urban landscape.

Jim Stolzenburg Bailey Nurseries, Inc., Jim Stolzenburg is a long-time employee of Bailey Nurseries and has an avid interest in woody shrubs. His work at the nursery includes working with new plant materials. He currently resides in Madison, WI and works from his

home part time.

Bert Swanson Swanson's Nursery Consulting, Inc. Swanson holds a Ph.D. in plant physiology and biochemistry from the University of Minnesota. He was a professor of nursery management at Colorado State University and the University of Minnesota for 25 years. He was

also the manager/owner of a container nursery for five years. He has been the president of Swanson's Nursery Consulting, Inc. for the past eight years. He was a captain, USNR and is a vice president at the Landscape Plant Development Center. He serves on the Horticultural Advisory Committee, University of Minnesota – Crookston, sits on the MNLA Nursery Committee, is a trustee of the MNLA Foundation, and President of the MNLA Board of Directors.

Clark Throssell GCSAA Clark Throssell, Ph.D., is director of research for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). He leads a competitive grants program that funds scientists to conduct applied

agronomic, environmental and regulatory research to benefit golf course superintendents. In addition, Clark is a technical reviewer for the research section of Golf Course Management Magazine. He is GCSAA’s liaison to the turfgrass scientific community and represents GCSAA on several turf industry committees.

Lane Tredway North Carolina State University Lane Tredway is an associate professor and extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University. His program is responsible for research, extension, and teaching related to turf

diseases in North Carolina. His research program focuses on the management of dollar spot, anthracnose, and soil-borne diseases like summer patch and Pythium root dysfunction. He also heads the North Carolina State Turf Diagnostics Lab, which receives samples for disease diagnosis from turf managers across the country.

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Craig Trenary Terra Forma Design LLC Craig Trenary has a B.S. degree in landscape design from South Dakota State University. He formed Terra Forma Design in 2005 after working for other landscape companies in the Twin Cities since

1994. Terra Forma Design is a design-build company based in the Twin Cities.

Kevin Vos Bos Landen Golf Club Kevin Vos, CSFM, graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in horticulture specializing in turfgrass management. His work experience includes groundskeeper at University of Iowa; greenskeeper at Blue Valley School District, Olathe, KS; athletic

facilities manager for the city of Muscatine; and parks & recreation director of the city of Pella, IA. He is currently the superintendent of Bos Landen Golf Club in Pella, IA. While in Muscatine, the Muscatine Soccer Complex received National STMA Soccer Field of the Year awards in 1995 and 2001, and Iowa STMA Soccer Field of the Year awards in 1999 and 2000. Vos was the recipient of the 1995 ISTMA Sports Turf Manager of the Year Award and the 2008 ISTMA Golden Cleat Award.

Dave Wanninger Beaver Creek Nursery Dave Wanninger is chief horticulturist at Beaver Creek Nursery, a wholesale nursery located south of Clinton, WI. He also works for Klehm’s Song Sparrow Farm, which is the retail mail order/internet sister company

of Beaver Creek Nursery. He received his horticulture degree from the University of Minnesota, and then operated his own landscaping company. Later, he was the nursery manager at a large independent garden center. He is also a longtime instructor in the horticulture and green industry program at Blackhawk Technical College in his hometown of Janesville, WI. Dave embraces a large plant palette, but particularly favors hostas, lilies, peonies, and dwarf conifers in his home garden.

Eric Watkins University of Minnesota Eric Watkins is an assistant professor in the Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota. Eric received his Ph.D. in plant biology from Rutgers University. His research focuses on the

development of low-input turfgrass cultivars for use in cold climates. Research activities involve germplasm improvement of several cool-season turfgrass species including tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass. A major focus of his research is breeding native grasses such as prairie junegrass (Koeleria macrantha) for use as low-input turf. He is also involved with turfgrass cultivar evaluation and other turfgrass science research. Watkins also teaches four undergraduate turfgrass science courses.

Christy Webber Christy Webber Landscapes Christy Webber is president and founder of Christy Webber Landscapes, a $20 million Chicago-based landscape contracting firm. The firm has more than 250 employees providing landscape design, construction and maintenance to residential,

commercial and municipal clients.

Recent landscape construction projects include Kennedy King College, Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing addition. The company maintains some of Chicago’s most prestigious landmarks, such as Millennium Park, the Museum of Science and Industry and O’Hare and Midway airports. In addition, Christy Webber Landscapes continues to serve hundreds of residential design and maintenance clients, some of which have been with Webber since her early days.

In 1998, Webber became the first woman in the state of Illinois to become a certified landscape technician (CLT), the designation that recognizes proficiency in the landscape workforce. She has subsequently been inducted into the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame and selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Week 2009 “Entrepreneurial Success of the Year.” Her company has received numerous distinctions as well, such as repeated inclusion on both Inc. Magazine’s

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“Inner City 100” list of America's fastest-growing urban businesses and Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s “Top 100 companies.”

She formed Chicago Greenworks in 2006 to develop a 12.5 acre eco-industrial park named Rancho Verde. Christy Webber Landscapes’ Rancho Verde headquarters has since won numerous awards for its innovative, environmentally sensitive approach to the redevelopment of a brownfield site. The building is certified LEED Platinum, the highest classification granted by the US Green Building Council for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Thomas Wood MnDOT Thomas Wood has worked in the asphalt industry for over 25 years with a blend of public and private service. He currently is employed at Mn/DOT’s Office of Materials and Road Research working on asphalt research. For the last 10 years, Wood has worked in the pavement

preservation field specializing in research and development of emulsion based surface treatments for pavement preservation. He enjoys hunting, fishing, bowling and riding his Harley.

Chengyan Yue University of Minnesota Chengyan Yue, Ph.D. is the Bachman Endowed Chair in Horticultural Marketing and an assistant professor in the Department of Horticultural

Science and Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Paul Zwaska Beacon Athletics Paul has been in the groundskeeping industry for 31 years. His experience includes managing institutional grounds, golf turf, professional and youth athletic fields. He received a B.S. degree in 1984 from the University

of Wisconsin majoring in soil science with a specialty in turf and grounds management. The majority of his career in turf management was spent in Baltimore, MD,

where for 16 years he served on the Oriole’s groundscrew. In his first six years there, Zwaska was assistant to then Head Groundskeeper, Pat Santarone. In February 1991, one year before the opening of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Zwaska became head groundskeeper. He was heavily involved in the design and construction of the field at Oriole Park. In June of 2000, after almost 16 years with the Orioles, the last 10 as head groundskeeper, he left Baltimore to return to his native home of Madison, WI, to work for Beacon Athletics. His job at Beacon involves the collaboration with Beacon’s engineer on product development and evaluation, customer field related troubleshooting and design, writing, and implementation of educational seminars and literature. Paul has been an active member of the National STMA since 1982. He served on the Board of Directors for the Chesapeake Chapter of the STMA from 1992 – 1994. He is now a member of the Wisconsin Chapter of the STMA. Paul also serves on the Board of Directors (2004 – present) and donates a tremendous amount of his time to the West Madison Little League. There he serves as oversight of the fields and facility operations and manages the league’s nearly half million dollar annual operating budget. Paul also speaks at local, regional, and national turf and grounds related seminars, conferences, and trade shows around the country.

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