Penn State Extension hosts green industry conference

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – Penn State Extension is hosting a professional development and networking opportunity at Delaware Valley University on January 6.

Each year, the Southeast Pennsylvania Green Industry Conference provides green industry professionals in the region with an opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest research, techniques and technology to help their businesses succeed. This conference also provides a wealth of opportunities for attendees to earn pesticide recertification credits, continuing education units (CEUs) for a variety of professional certifications. There's also the chance to network with colleagues, industry experts, college and university faculty, regulatory experts, and Penn State Extension educators.

The conference features educational breakout sessions for participants to choose from based on their career interests and business goals. Breakout session tracks include landscaping, turfgrass, greenhouse and floriculture, green stormwater infrastructure and overall green industry topics.

The event will be held at 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The cost of the course is $85. To register, visit the Penn State Extension website or call 877-345-0691. For more information, contact Nick Flax at 267-483-2020 or nzf123@psu.edu.