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Members can now access minutes of the January 17 quarterly NCEMGVA Delegates Meeting by clicking on the Organization tab.

All North Carolina Extension Master Gardener volunteers and interns are invited to join us as we celebrate 40 years of "Helping Gardeners Put Knowledge to Work" during the 2019 Extension Master Gardener College at NC State University, June 6-9. Whether you just finished initial training or have been in the program for years, this advanced training conference offers many unique and exciting opportunities for every EMG volunteer!

 

Online Registration Now Open: http://go.ncsu.edu/EMGcollege2019

Registration Tips:

• If you have any issues or questions about online registration, please contact Carolyn Howard, at cmhowar4@ncsu.edu or 919.513.2798.  
  
• Registration closes April 15, but don't wait too late - some workshops and sessions may fill up quickly!
• Have your credit card ready - payment is due upon registration. Full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee will be given for any registration cancelled before April 15
  
• When Adding Housing online, first Search for Room Availability (left side), then click the Housing Available option shown
  
• To pick out your sessions before going online to register, download the Registration Guide below
• Click here to download a mail in registration form.  
  

Click here to download the EMG College Registration Guide (PDF file). The Guide will help you navigate and select from among the many opportunities available:

• 15 Exciting Workshops and Tours
  
• 23 Excellent Concurrent Sessions
  
• 3 Informative Keynote Presentations
  
• Fun-filled Special Events, including Volunteer Recognition and NCEMGVA Business Meeting
  
• Reasonable Registration Fees
  
• New and Improved Housing and Dining Options

FAQ'S

Who can attend?

EMG College is an advanced training conference for Master Gardener volunteers; It is open to certified NC Master Gardener volunteers and interns only, not the public. Registration may be extended to Master Gardener volunteers in Virginia and South Carolina in late March if spaces remain available.

Are meals included with accommodations?

Meal plans are not included with accommodations. They are purchased separately during registration. Daily meal plans are available for $22/day. Daily meal plans include breakfast, lunch and dinner, and may be purchased for Thurs, June 6; Fri, June 7; and Sat, June 8. NOTE: This was initially listed incorrectly on page 13 of the Registration Guide - Click here to download an updated version of the Guide. 

If you do not sign up for a meal plan during registration, you will be able to purchase meals from University Towers during EMG College. The per meal rates are: 

Breakfast: $6.50
Lunch: $8.50
Dinner: $9.25  

Where will I park?

If you stay on campus, in University Towers (UT), you will park in UT's parking deck at no additional charge. 

If you commute to campus daily, the closest visitor parking is in the Dan Allen Parking deck (located adjacent to UT) which charges hourly rates ($3 first hour, $2 other hours) to a maximum of $15/day. Pay upon exit . . credit cards only!

Questions about EMG College? Contact Matt Jones, Horticulture Extension Agent, Chatham County and Planning Team Chair, matt_jones@ncsu.edu.

Charlotte Glen

State Coordinator, NC Extension Master Gardener Program

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department of Horticultural Science

P: 919-515-1226

Campus Box 7609

charlotte_glen@ncsu.edu

 

NC State Extension helps create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, health and nutrition, and 4-H youth development.

                           Scholarships Available for 2019 EMGV College In June at NCSU!

Does your county have an exceptional EMGV or someone who has the potential to be an outstanding asset to your program?  NCEMGVA is sponsoring scholarships to cover the registration cost ($135) for two such remarkable master gardeners to attend the EMGV College in June!

Any member of extension may submit an application to the Awards Committee by March 15th.  Nominee and nominator must be members of NCEMGVA. Extension personnel will be notified of the Committee's decision by March 31st in time for the registration deadline of April 15th.

For more details see the application below!

2019 EMG College Scholarship 

                                             Below is information from Charlotte Glen about changes to Plants, Pests and Pathogens Webinars

                                             Exciting Changes Coming to Plants, Pests and Pathogens for 2019!

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the Plants, Pests and Pathogens survey! Based on your feedback, we've made some changes to the schedule. Moving forward, Plant, Pests and Pathogens webinars will be: 

• More often: Webinars will be held the 4th Tuesday of EVERY month from February through October
  
• Shorter: Webinars will begin at 10:00 and finish by 11:30. The first hour will feature the guest speaker; the final 30 minutes will allow time for questions and announcements
• More focused:
• • Feb, April, June, Aug., and Oct. webinars will feature Matt Bertone and Mike Munster, of the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. Matt and Mike will share updates on current pest and plant disease issues in NC, including fun and interactive polls and time for your questions
  • March, May, July, Sept. webinars will feature a guest speaker, followed by a brief update from Matt and Mike on current issues 

The full schedule listed below and posted on the NC State Extension Gardening Portal: http://go.ncsu.edu/ppp

• Dates are also posted on the NCSUgarden, Statewide calendar
  
• Login links will be available on NCSUgarden, Statewide - to find them, got to the Statewide site by clicking on the Statewide link in the upper right corner of your county page, then either enter Plants, Pests and Pathogens in the search box OR navigate to Training-Advanced, related page Plants, Pests and Pathogens
  

Also new for 2019, webinars will be broadcast via Zoom, a free, easy-to-use online meeting app that you can use from your computer, tablet or smart phone. Learn more about using Zoom:

• How to Join a Zoom Meeting - 1 minute Youtube video
• Written instructions - How to Join a Zoom Meeting
• Join a test session to test your internet connection
• Learn more about Zoom Meetings

To join from your smartphone or tablet, download the free Zoom Cloud Meeting app:

• For android devices 
  
• For iphones/ipads and iOS devices   
  

2019 Plants, Pests and Pathogens Schedule

All webinars are from 10:00 - 11:30 am

• February 26 - Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC, with Matt Bertone and Mike Munster, NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
  
• March 26 - Developing an Integrated Pest Management Plan for Your Lawn and Landscape, with Ryan Adams, NC State IPM Center
  
• April 23 - Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC, with Matt Bertone and Mike Munster, NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic 
  
• May 28 - Grapes for North Carolina Gardens, with Mark Hoffman, NC State Dept. Horticultural Science
  
• June 25 - Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC, with Matt Bertone and Mike Munster, NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
  
• July 23 - An Overview of State and Federal Noxious Weeds Found in North Carolina, with Bridget Lassiter, NCDA & CS
  
• August 27 - Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC, with Matt Bertone and Mike Munster, NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic 
  
• September 24 - Caring for Trees with Storms in Mind, with Barb Fair, NC State Dept. of Horticultural Sciences
  
• October 22 - Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC, with Matt Bertone and Mike Munster, NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic  

Please share this information with all EMGVs in your county. I look forward to connecting with you during the 2019 Plants, Pests and Pathogens webinar series!

Best wishes,

Charlotte

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Charlotte Glen

State Coordinator,

NC Extension Master Gardener Program

charlotte_glen@ncsu.edu

919-515-1226

Department of Horticultural Science

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

NC State University

Kilgore Hall 270

Campus Box 7609

2721 Founders Drive

Raleigh, NC 27695-7609

NC State Extension helps create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, health and nutrition, and 4-H youth development.

At the NCEMGVA Board of Delegates Meeting on January 17 in Durham, Katherine Jones, Extension Master Gardener^SM volunteer of Rowan County (right), presents a check for $400.00 to Charlotte Glen, Statewide EMVGA Program Coordinator (left), for the NC Extension Master Gardeners Endowment.