[Pollinator] Rhode Island Conservation Biocontrol Short Course

[Jillian Vento]

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Conservation
Biological Control Short Course

Learn how to attract beneficial insects to farms and orchards for natural
pest control
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*University of Rhode Island *

*East Farm*

*Kingston, RI*
Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST


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*(Space is limited)*
The Xerces Society is pleased to announce an upcoming
Conservation Biological Control Short Course in Kingston, Rhode Island.

This workshop will cover:

   - The importance of beneficial insects - predators and parasitoids that
   attack insect pests.
   - Overview of conservation biological control and integrated pest
   management (IPM).
   - How to identify beneficial insects and distinguish them from other
   insects.
   - How to recognize the habitat needs of beneficial insects and identify
   habitat deficiencies.
   - The design and implementation of habitat improvements, including site
   preparation, insectary strip plantings, hedgerows, beetle banks, and more.
   - The current best management practices that minimize land-use impacts
   on beneficial insects and mitigate exposure to insecticides.
   - How to access USDA conservation programs for financial and technical
   support.

*SHORT COURSE DETAILS*
This full-day training will provide you with the latest science-based
approaches to pest management strategies that seeks to integrate beneficial
insects back into cropping systems for natural pest control, ultimately
reducing and in some cases eliminating the need for insecticides. This
strategy is based upon ongoing research that continues to demonstrate a
link between the conservation of natural habitat and reduced pest problems
on farms, orchards, and gardens.

*Cost*
Registration is $45 per person. Course registration includes the Xerces
Society's Conservation Biological Control Toolkit and a copy of *Farming
with Native Beneficial Insects*.

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*Contact*
Jillian Vento
The Xerces Society
jillian.vento at xerces.org
(855) 232-6639

*ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS*

This Short Course is made possible with the USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS). Additional support for this training is
provided by the Audrey and J.J. Martindale Foundation, Cascadian Farm,
Ceres Trust, CS Fund, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, General Mills,
the Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation, Turner Foundation, Inc., Whole Foods
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Special thanks to Heather Faubert and Dr. Steve Alm at the University of
Rhode Island for hosting and supporting the classroom and field portions of
the workshop.

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INTENDED AUDIENCE
The content of this course is tailored to the needs of farmers, NRCS, SWCD,
Cooperative Extension, and state department of agriculture employees, as
well as crop consultants, natural resource specialists, and
non-governmental conservation organization staff.
INSTRUCTOR
* Kelly Gill - Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Northeast and
Mid-Atlantic, The Xerces Society *
Kelly is the Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Regions for the Xerces Society and a partner biologist with the USDA,
Natural Resources Conservation Service. Kelly's position provides technical
support for planning, installing, and managing habitat for pollinators and
other beneficial insects. A Pennsylvania native, Kelly recently completed
her Master's Degree in Entomology at Iowa State University. There, she
conducted small plot and farm scale research, collaborating with organic
and conventional farmers, on the development of best practices for
conserving beneficial insects in agricultural landscapes.
GUEST SPEAKER
*Gary Casabona *- *State Biologist, Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS)*

Gary Casabona holds a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from Rutgers
University, and a M.S. in Wildlife Biology from Virginia Tech.  He worked
for USDA-NRCS in New Jersey for 14 years before moving to Rhode Island in
2011 as the statewide wildlife biologist for NRCS.  Gary's current
activities include habitat projects for New England cottontail, native
pollinators, scrub/shrub birds, wetland restoration, fish passage, and
oyster restoration.

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