12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Pre Conference Field Trip
Yew Dell Gardens
(requires separate ticket)

(Boxed Lunch Provided)

Yew Dell Gardens is a thriving botanical garden with local, national and international reach. With over 1200 members and 250 volunteers, the gardens serve as a major center of gardening, research and education for the greater Louisville region. Collaborative projects and programs have been developed with the American Horticultural Society, Horticulture Magazine, Magnolia Society International, 21st Century Parks, and many others.

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
PGMS Welcoming Reception

Come fill your stomach with food and your mind with knowledge, as three Green Star Grand Award Winners present their properties.

This is a three-day showcase of more than 650 exhibitors. You are able to talk to suppliers and network with fellow landscape professionals.

Sarah Lynn Cunningham, GreenSmarts

This session will present proven landscape designs and maintenance practices that reduce pollution and protect stormwater quality. Whether your business faces new environmental regulations or simply aims to offer greener services to its customers, you'll come away in a better position move forward.

Dr. Sam Steel, Penn State University

Learn about a full analysis of on-site fatal accident reports from the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) FACE Program from 1990-2005. The class will focus on the hazards and risks that are common to most fatal incidents and how identifying and understanding the factors that lead to fatal injury incidents can improve the safety training, policies and procedures at horticultural business firms in the U.S.

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
"Global Water Issues"

Dr. Kelly Kopp, Extension Water Conservation & Turfgrass Specialist at Utah State University

Discussion of issues related to water use in regard to current and proposed regulatory issues and the effects that these regulations may have upon the Green Industry.

Dr. Sam Steel , Penn State University

Identifying risky work activities and behaviors are an important part of a Manager's position. Learn the recommendations from a professional on methods for limiting and/or eliminating these hazards from the work place.

(Continental Breakfast will be served)

The PGMS Annual Business Meeting is held in conjunction with the Annual Conference. This enables as many members as possible a chance to attend. Included in the Annual Business Meeting are the following:

• The Election of Officers
• Official reporting of the Society's business, fresh from the Fall Board Meeting
• Branch Reports
• The chance to ask questions of the officers and the board members

This is a three-day showcase of more than 650 exhibitors. You are able to talk to suppliers and network with fellow landscape professionals.

Dave Shaw, Farm Advisor at University of California- Davis

Discussion of how the correct usage of smart irrigation technology can reduce water waste and how the reduction in water usage can positively affect natural water systems.

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"Tree Hazard Assessment"

Jenny Gulick, Davey Resource Group

Trees are one of the most visible and valuable assets in the landscape. However, without proper management and a tree risk assessment program, they can become one of the landscape's greatest liabilities. With an understanding of the basics of tree risk assessment and how to use diagnostic tools, and developing and implementing a tree risk reduction plan, grounds managers can significantly minimize overall liability, reduce the amount and types of storm damage, and decrease safety risks to the public.

Bruce Kemelgor, Professor and Director of the Small Business Institute at University of Louisville

Few things stir one's emotions at work like having to deal with an awful, demeaning, "workplace jerk". They come in all sizes and shapes, all ages, genders, etc. and all educational levels. But how is one to deal with them? This session shares both information regarding the profile of who is the "difficult employee" as well as effective strategies and tactics to cope/manage/survive amongst one.

Dan Potter, Professor of Entomology at University of Kentucky

This session covers the latest information on diagnosing and controlling the Top 10 insect and mite pests of woody landscape plants. Management of borers, including emerald ash borer, scale insects, mites, Japanese beetles, bagworms, lace bugs, and other key pests will be emphasized, along with new reduced-risk insecticides and non-chemical control options.

Bill Hoopes, President of Grass Roots Training

Owners and managers agree; the single biggest challenge we face is building and maintaining long-term, productive teams. Like it or not, 21st century, "generation Y" workers play by a different set of rules. Smart managers have learned the difference between managing and leading, and how to develop people. In this session, you'll get practical, easy to use information on winning the people game. Content is based entirely on Bill Hoopes 25 plus years training and leading front line, green industry teams. No theory, all recommendations will be useable by any manager.

Dan Potter, Professor of Entomology at University of Kentucky

This session covers the latest information on biology, diagnosis, and control of destructive insect pests of lawns, golf courses, and sport fields. Management of white grubs, cutworms, billbugs, chinch bugs, fire ants, and other pests will be emphasized, with updates about new reduced-risk insecticides and non-chemical options for managing turf insect pests.

Celebrate with your peers as we award the 2010 Green Star Awards and induct the 2011 slate of officers.

This is a three-day showcase of more than 650 exhibitors. You are able to talk to suppliers and network with fellow landscape professionals.

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"Root Zone Water Management"

Brian Lennon, Irrometer

The focus of the discussion will be on improving landscape irrigation efficiency based on plant demand. Common misconceptions and errors made when irrigating landscape plants will be reviewed. We will also present innovative solutions that can make any irrigation system "SMART". Case studies with side by side comparisons showing net water savings will also be shared.

Dave Shaw, Farm Advisor at University of California-Davis

Discussion on how to conduct an irrigation audit and how you can fine-tune your irrigation systems from the audit data.