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Dear Green Industry Professional,

Most AGITC classes will be held at the new facility which is part of the North Shelby Library. Please e-mail info@agitc.org or call Educational Liaison Fred Kapp @ 205-862-2588 to reserve a place for class or exams. The AGITC Board really appreciates the industry's response to our efforts and looks forward to serving you and your employees for years to come.

Thank you,

The Alabama Green Industry Training Center Board of Directors

Training, Networking and Testing Opportunities Through July 2010
                                                                      
Classes, meetings and events are held at the North Shelby Library housed training center.
Tuition is $42 per class or 3 classes in one year or 3 employees from 1 company, $95.
Attendees who pay for three classes for $95, will receive a mini-library of landscaping books free of charge!
This is a great offer, made possible by BookSmart, to help the Green Industry.
If you need lodging while attending a class or event you may want to go to the site:
The Hyatt Place Inverness is our host hotel and they offer a breakfast, shuttle service and a special rate for class attendees using the "ALGI" rate code. The Hyatt link is:
                                                                              
Directions to the AGITC/NSL:

Traveling East on US 280E

Follow US 280E and turn right onto Cahaba Valley Rd/AL-119. Travel approximately 4.5 miles. The library is located on the left hand side not far past Oak Mountain Middle School. If you see Heardmont Park on the right hand side you've gone too far.

Traveling South from Birmingham

Follow I-65 South and exit at Cahaba Valley Rd/AL-119 exit - EXIT 246. Turn left at the light onto AL-119/Cahaba Valley Rd. Travel approximately 4 miles. When you see Heardmont Park on the left hand side the library is located just past it on the right hand side of the road.

Traveling North from Pelham

Follow I-65 North and exit at Cahaba Valley Rd/AL-119 exit - EXIT 246. Turn right at the light onto AL-119/Cahaba Valley Rd. Travel approximately 4 miles. When you see Heardmont Park on the left hand side the library is located just past it on the right hand side of the road.

Note: many classes are approved for pesticide recertification points in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.
If in doubt about which classes will recertify your license, please give us a call ! 
In Alabama, the Department of Agriculture and Industries lists approved classes at www.agi.alabama.gov.
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6/11/10 - Huntsville Botanical Garden's Classroom,  Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Seminar, 9:00 - 3:30,This is a good class to help prepare you to take either the OTPS or OTPC License. Additionally, students holding those licenses will receive 10 recertification points for their attendance and learn a lot about modern Integrated Pest Management.
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6/15/10 - Greater Birmingham Association of Landscape Professionals Dinner and Meeting, 6:00 - 8:00, to RSVP, contact President Jon Jobes @ 205- 664-7444 or e-mail @ jjobes@naturescape.com or Fred Kapp @ 205-862-2588 or fkapp@bellsouth.net.
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6/22/10 - Setting of Landscape Exam Review and Seminar, 9:00- 3:00
Isn't it time to pass the exam and become a state-licensed professional?
Learn more about pruning, planting, fertilization and much more!
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6/29/10 - Integrated Pest Management 9:00 - 3:30, 10 points for OTPS, WDO and HPC licenses.
Learn how to identify and manage wood destroying, household and landscape pests.  
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7/6/10 - Insect Biology & Management, 9:00 - 3:30, 10 points for any license.
Learn the basics of entomology, pest identification and management in an interesting, fast-paced class! 
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7/13/10 - Pesticide Safety & Use, 9:00 - 3:30, 10 recertification points for any category!
Learn critical information on applicator and environmental safety, pesticide dilution and application, record keeping, the law and more.
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7/20/10 - Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Seminar, 9:00 - 3:30,This is a good class to help prepare you to take either the OTPS or OTPC License. Additionally, students holding those licenses will receive 10 recertification points for their attendance and learn a lot about modern Integrated Pest Management.
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7/27/10 - Turfgrass Pest Management, 9:00-3:30, 10 points for OTPS or OTPC license categories. Lots of good information on turfgrass IPM and cultural methods to improve your turf's appearance and health.
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8/3/10 - Integrated Pest Management, 9:00 - 3:30, 10 points for OTPS, WDO and HPC licenses.
Learn how to identify and manage wood destroying, household and landscape pests.
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8/10/10 - Pesticide Safety & Use, 9:00 - 3:30, 10 recertification points for any category!
Learn critical information on applicator and environmental safety, pesticide dilution and application, record keeping, the law and more.
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8/17/10 - Insect Biology & Management, 9:00 - 3:30, 10 points for any license.
Learn the basics of entomology, pest identification and management in an interesting, fast-paced class!
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8/24/10 - Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Seminar, 9:00 - 3:30,This is a good class to help prepare you to take either the OTPS or OTPC License. Additionally, students holding those licenses will receive 10 recertification points for their attendance and learn a lot about modern Integrated Pest Management.
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8/31/10 - Setting of Landscape Exam Review and Seminar, 9:00- 3:00
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9/7/10 - Developing a Tree, Shrub & Lawncare Program, 9:00 - 3:30, 10 points for OTPS/OTPC licenses. Good seminar on pest identification, modern treatment strategies, scheduling and pricing for managers and field staff.
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9/14/10 - Integrated Pest Management, 9:00 - 3:30, 10 points for OTPS, WDO and HPC licenses.
Learn how to identify and manage wood destroying, household and landscape pests.
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9/21/10 - Pesticide Safety & Use, 9:00 - 3:30, 10 recertification points for any category!
Learn critical information on applicator and environmental safety, pesticide dilution and application, record keeping, the law and more.
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9/28/10 - Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Seminar, 9:00 - 3:30,This is a good class to help prepare you to take either the OTPS or OTPC License. Additionally, students holding those licenses will receive 10 recertification points for their attendance and learn a lot about modern Integrated Pest Management.
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Note: if your goal is to pass a state license exam, you will want to contact the ADAI @ 334-240-7243 for study materials or download them at www.agi.alabama.gov

Please note that you will be able to take any computer-based state license exam in the Center's computer lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6:30 with prior approval from the ADAI!

Pesticide exams have study manuals, available from the ACES Publications Department @ 334-844-1592.

The AGITC always recommends that you bring these materials to exam review classes to enhance your learning.



 

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Recent "Pesticide Safety and Use" class at the AGITC..
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Many classes are held at sites like Heardmont Park and include hands-on and outdoor demonstration.
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AGITC training stresses the need for common sense management practices.
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Girdling roots caused by over mulching often lead to tree death.






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