Author: David Koester
Planning Unit: Campbell County CES
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Plan of Work: Increasing Profits in Commercial Horticulture Enterprises
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Like all Extension related conferences, the Tri Sate Green Industry Conference had to go virtual in 2021, Regardless of the circumstances Tri State Green Industry personnel must maintain their pesticide and professional certifications. 23 committee members representing Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky Universities as well as industry professionals met and planned the virtual conference. The committee decided to waive all fees for the 2021 conference to make it truly available to all. 30 expert speakers were recruited to offer 42 presentations during the days event. 367 people attended the conference. This number represents 43 Tri State Green Industry companies with many of these hosting their own conference watch sessions at their headquarters. 5 University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Specialists presented at the conference.
This conference provided education and continuing education credits to the following organizations. Professional Grounds Management, International Society of Arboriculture, Greenhouse Management, Nursery Management Association, Landscape Architects Association, and the Turf Managers Association.
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