The 2019 Tri State Green Industry Conference st a new record with 759 participants representing 4 states. This was a 17% increase in number attending from 2018. The Tri State Green Industry conference is truly a collaborative effort between the University of Kentucky, Ohio State University, Purdue University, Cinn State Technical college, The Boone County Arboretum, The Cinn.Zoo and Botanical Garden,and Spring Grove Cemetery.

This one day event featured 7 teaching tracks with 27 speakers making 31 presentations. The University of Kentucky has 2 Horticultural agents serving on the planning committee. 4 University of Kentucky Extension Specialists presented 5 presentations. This years trade show had 38 for profit exhibitors and 8 non profit display tables.

The Tri State GIC strives to educate industry professionals on the latest research and production methods.Professional pesticide credits and CEU's underpin the growth and economic health of green industry business's. Pesticide applicators are required by law to be licensed to make pesticide applications and valid licenses are maintained through earning certification credits. 259 applicators earned their credits this day.

PROGRAM EVALUATION   SCALE of 1 to 5   != STRONGLY DISAGREE   5= STRONGLY AGREE

4.51  The 2019 GIC ranks as the top of educational programs that I have attended

4.69  I will recommend the GIC to others that they attend the 2020 conference

4.57  New Knowledge gained from the GIC will be useful in my job,business,, organization or personal interest

4.25  I will change some of the horticultural practices based on new knowledge gained from the GIC

4.24  I will change some pest management practices based on new knowledge gained from the GIC