Ben Cecil, More Than Just a Job, Passion for Horticulture Can Lead to a Career

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JCCC 5th Annual Horticultural Sciences Day Innovations, Trends and Challenges in 21st Century Horticulture Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 1. Career fair and networking opportunities at JCCC’s 5th annual Horticultural Sciences day 2. Welcome Address and award ceremony with Seth Carter, Associate Director for Career and Technical Education Kansas Board of Regents Joe Sopcich, president JCCC 3. Industry Overview Dalton Hermes, CEO, Hermes Landscaping and Nursery Inc. 4. Introduction of the theme for the 5th annual Horticultural Sciences day Lekha Sreedhar 5. 21st Century Horticulture: Innovations, Trends and Challenges. Plenary speaker: Dennis Patton, Johnson County K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent, has identified grand challenges for the future of our state, country and world – a growing population, a supply of fresh water, a healthy population, strong communities and developing tomorrow’s leaders. Where does horticulture, especially ornamental horticulture, fit into the future based on these issues? Does it have a place? How must we reposition ourselves to be a vital part? What changes do we need to make to remain relevant in society? These thoughts and more will be discussed about the growing future of horticulture. 6. K-State Olathe – Expanding Educational Opportunities and Boosting Economic Growth in Greater Kansas City. Prema Arasu, CEO and vice provost, Kansas State University, Olathe 7. Paul Zammit - Container Gardening 8. Horticulture Scholarships Information John Stewart, Johnson County Master Gardeners 9. Suburban Overview Matt Stueck, vice president, Suburban Lawn and Garden 10. More Than Just a Job, Passion for Horticulture Can Lead to a Career Ben Cecil, operations manager, Loma Vista Nursery 11. Waterwise Gardening, Every Drop Matters! Paul Zammit, Nancy Eaton director of horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Garden, Canada As we continue to experience changes in climate and seasonal fluctuations in rainfall, it is key to plan and plant a garden that is water wise. Join Zammit as he explores how both plant selection and cultural practices can help to ensure the best use of this precious resource. 12. Impact of Invasive Species on Horticultural Cropping Systems Dr. Raymond Cloyd, professor of entomology, Kansas State University Invasive species continually enter the U.S. every year. These invasive species, without their normal array of natural enemies, may directly and indirectly impact the ecology and dynamics of horticultural cropping systems by changing the flora and fauna, out-competing and/or displacing native species, and increasing the use of pesticides. 13. U.S. Import and Export of Plant Materials: Industry-Wide Trends and Challenges Curt Thornburg, Trade Specialist, Field Operations, USDA APHIS PPQ 14. Trends in Integrated Weed Management Scott S. Marsh, state weeds specialist, Plant Protection and Weed Control Program, Kansas Department of Agriculture The use of multiple methods of control have been found to be more successful at controlling noxious and invasive weeds than relying on a single method. This presentation will cover various methods and how to use a multi-pronged approach for more effective weed control. For more information on this and other happenings at the college, visit our recently redesigned website at http://www.jccc.edu.