HORTICULTURE 399/896 Sprayer and Spreader Technology	DATES: Spring 2008 (Workshop: March 19-20 at ARDC near Mead, NE)	Call Numbers: TBA
URL:  http://my.unl.edu

Credits:  One academic credit, undergraduate or graduate, for the entire course, which begins with a two-day workshop. The workshop, by itself, is also offered for for noncredit professional development or CEU credit.

Description: This course begins with a two-day workshop consisting of lecture, discussion and "hands-on" activities and problem-solving. The workshop is designed to provide agronomy and horticulture students, agribusiness professionals and landscape professionals with an in-depth understanding of pesticide application, including the biology of pest organisms, as well as the equipment used to apply pesticides. Workshop topics include: factors that influence pesticide efficacy; key parts and function of agricultural and landscape sprayers and spreaders; matching pesticides and delivery methods to the biology of the pest; selecting and mixing pesticides and additives to achieve maxium control; calibrating sprayers and spreaders and troubleshooting common application problems; selecting nozzles to deliver optimal droplet size and maximize product efficacy; and applying pesticides in a safe and professional manner.

Instructors:  Instructors include Roch Gaussoin , Extension Turfgrass Specialist;  Bob Klein , Extension Cropping Systems Specialist; and Mark Bernards , Extension Weed Specialist and workshop coordinator.

Delivery:  Two-day workshop, March 19-20, 2008, at the Agricultural Research and Development Center (ARDC) near Mead, Nebraska.  Due to the "hands-on" nature of the sessions, workshop attendance is mandatory; sessions will not be taped for distance delivery.  Following the workshop, academic students will be expected to complete Internet-based assignments and quizzes.

Requirements:  Internet access and e-mail

Prerequisites:  Individuals taking the course for academic credit must be enrolled in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and have completed 12 hours in agronomy or closely related biological sciences courses.  Students taking the course for graduate credit must also be enrolled in UNL's Graduate School. 

Tuition:  For information on tuition and fees, please click on the Registration links above.

Text:  None.  All materials will be distributed at the workshop or made available via the Internet.

Who It's For:  Among those who would benefit from taking this course are: