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SUMMARY:Municipal Forestry Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) is an exciting\, high-level training opportunity that guides professionals in the leadership and managerial aspects of urban forestry. This week-long intensive educational program delivers a challenging\, yet rewarding\, opportunity to learn how to grow more successful community tree programs. Attendees will master leadership and management tools of program administration\, coalition building\, strategic thinking\, program planning\, and public relations by investing a week in their personal growth and development. \n\n\n\nMFI 2024 Applications Being Accepted!February 25-March 1\, 2024\n\n\n\nApplications are now being accepted for SMA’s Municipal Forestry Institute 2024! Registration opens on 8/1/2023 and closes 11/1/2023. The Institute will be held on beautiful Jekyll Island off the coast of Georgia. Swaying live oak trees and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean will serve as the perfect backdrop for a week of inspiration\, leadership growth\, and community-building with fellow urban foresters. MFI is the only leadership program focused on the people who make or support daily tree planting and care decisions. You’ll learn and network with the people who know and understand your work\, all while building your skills and confidence to lead your urban forestry program to the next level! \n\n\n\nGeneral information about what MFI covers can be found below on this page. For more detailed information and logistics about MFI 2024\, and to apply\, click the button below. An informational flier is also available here. We’ll see you in Georgia! \n\n\n\nApply for MFI 2024!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2023 MFI Focus Year\n\n\n\nIn 2023\, SMA’s MFI will take a Focus Year. The full institute will not be offered in 2023. The 2023 Focus Year will include ensuring the program meets modern standards for urban forestry leadership development and is positioned to evolve into the future. Throughout the year\, SMA will pull together key stakeholders including academics\, practitioners\, partner organizations\, past participants\, and others to hear their ideas and insights on how MFI meets the needs currently and how it can grow. Now is the time to conduct a comprehensive review of MFI\, the premier leadership course in the urban forestry field! \n\n\n\nReview the 2023 Focus Year outline\n\n\n\nAbout the Municipal Forestry Institute\n\n\n\nMFI Statement of PurposeThe Municipal Forestry Institute is an inclusive\, immersive and transformative educational experience that empowers urban forestry leaders to gain valuable and practical insights from prominent figures\, experts and peers in the field of urban forestry.  \n\n\n\nMFI GoalsThe goals of the Municipal Forestry Institute are to: \n\n\n\n\nEstablish a solid understanding of personal leadership styles and the human dynamics of urban forestry to advance urban forestry within communities.\n\n\n\nStimulate personal and program advancement through greater understanding of the context within which urban forestry leaders operate\n\n\n\nCultivate sustainable urban forestry programs through networks\, partners and coalition building\n\n\n\nFoster long-term success\, support and engagement through education\, skills building and mentoring.\n\n\n\n\nWhy you should attendThe MFI curriculum focuses on the human side of urban forestry and the development of leadership skills rather than the technical aspects of urban forestry or arboriculture. Principles and practices gleaned from a wide range of disciplines are incorporated into training sessions. Participants are challenged to expand their personal and professional boundaries and develop their role as a leader in the urban forestry profession. \n\n\n\nThe Institute curriculum features a multi-dimensional leadership focus with a progression that concentrates on: \n\n\n\n\nIndividual development\n\n\n\nThe context and reality of their municipal urban forestry program\n\n\n\nExternal collaborations and partnerships\n\n\n\nDeveloping a growth mindset for long-term success.\n\n\n\n\nThis progressive education and learning model is designed to stimulate the participant’s thinking about their own professional and personal growth\, then about how to improve their own program\, and finally how to synthesize this understanding and knowledge to facilitate change. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique leadership and professional development opportunity you won’t find elsewhere. A team of dedicated urban forestry professionals help you gain insights for how you can move from a good urban forestry program to a great one. MFI is an investment in your professional future – one that will pay great dividends to you and your community.Past MFI classes have included over 800 city foresters and city arborists\, urban foresters\, municipal arborists\, planners\, tree wardens\, state urban forestry staff\, municipal tree advocates\, and urban forestry non-profit staff. \n\n\n\nWhat to expectMFI is an intensive learning experience. You must be able to attend the full week\, which typically starts at 4:00pm on Sunday runs until noon on Friday. There are daily breaks and group events throughout the week. Your full attendance will be required at every session. Partial attendance is not possible. Pets\, partners\, dependents\, and/or guests cannot be accommodated at MFI. \n\n\n\nThe MFI instructional staff comes with decades of experience in all phases of urban forestry at the municipal\, state\, federal\, private\, and non-profit levels.The curriculum was developed by a team of dynamic urban forestry professionals and educators experienced in leading urban forestry programs at the local\, state\, federal\, and non-profit levels. The MFI training will cover these four themes. \n\n\n\n\nLeadership: Looking inward to know and understand your professional self and others\n\n\n\nStrategic Planning: Looking outward to know and understand the context you work in\n\n\n\nPartnerships: Creating connections\, partnerships and coalitions\n\n\n\nPractice: Keeping momentum by developing a growth mindset\n\n\n\n\nThe curriculum is presented in a variety of formats including lectures\, panel discussions\, group exercises\, and real-life scenarios. \n\n\n\nAn MFI Pre-Institute is required for all attendees. The Pre-Institute takes place virtually\, 2-4 weeks in advance of the MFI training. The Pre-Institute is an online platform for participants to connect and communicate with fellow participants and the MFI Education Facilitators and engage in concepts and topics that will be discussed during MFI. The Pre-Institute begins with a virtual welcome meeting and continues to include an online forum for communicating with the MFI participants and a series of readings and discussions that lay the groundwork for a successful week of teaching and learning.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration DetailsThe all-inclusive registration investment covers the following: \n\n\n\n\nFood and lodging for 5 nights and 6 days\n\n\n\nCourse materials\, including a Learning Journal workbook\, worksheets\, and group exercises.\n\n\n\nCEUs (ISA CA\, BCMA\, Municipal Specialist)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Investment: \n\n\n\n\n$2\,299 USD for SMA members\n\n\n\n$2\,399 UDS non SMA members\n\n\n\n\nRegistration does not include travel. \n\n\n\nScholarships covering registration and travel are available from SMA and may also be available from local and state-level sources. More details on how to qualify for these scholarships will be posted.  \n\n\n\nOrganizers and SponsorsThe MFI is a program of the Society of Municipal Arborists and is organized in cooperation with other groups such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. SMA and its partners are committed to increasing diversity in urban forestry and leadership opportunities for people of color\, LGBTQIA+ individuals\, and others who have historically been underrepresented in our field.  \n\n\n\nWhat Past Participants Say about MFI:“The most valuable part of the entire process for me was hearing in some detail the lived experience of folks\, whether they were in settings similar to my own or quite different. It was particularly enlightening to learn in more depth about the trials and triumphs of arborists working at city or state levels\, dealing with bureaucracies and both public interest and public misperceptions.“ —Kathy Lawrence\, Board Chair\, Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy\, MFI 2021 \n\n\n\n“It was fantastic to reconnect with my MFI friends and to see the familiar faces of the cadre leadership [at the virtual 2021 MFI Day reunion]. Hearing about the leadership journeys of fellow MFI grads was inspiring. I learned so much through the presentations and personal stories. It felt great knowing that there is a family of professionals out there working hard for the people and places they serve. It reminded me why I love this profession.” —Miche Palmer\, MFI 2020\, Street Tree Planting Forester\, NYC Parks Forestry\, Horticulture & Natural Resources \n\n\n\n“MFI felt like a gulp of fresh air when you’ve been underwater just a little too long. I hadn’t known how starved I was for professional camaraderie\, companionship\, and acceptance. In addition to the peer support—including the encouragement to look for a new job\, which I’ve since found and started—one of my favorite things about MFI was learning about the new technologies and practices people were using in their city forestry programs.” —Sarah Hagan\, MFI 2021 \n\n\n\n“MFI gives you the opportunity to experience a group of passionate advocates for our environment who have a wealth of knowledge to share. You will either learn new skills or sharpen the tools you already have in your tool box. It will revitalize you and spark new ideas for your work and life goals.“—Kateri Savory\, MFI 2019\, Senior Project Manager for Metropolitan New York City\, Davey Resource Group \n\n\n\nFor MFI registration or sponsorship inquiries\, please contact smaexecdirector@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/municipal-forestry-institute/
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SUMMARY:Diseases in the Nursery by Dr. Brian Hudelson\, UW Madison Extension
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URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/diseases-in-the-nursery-by-dr-brian-hudelson-uw-madison-extension/
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin's Insect Trends: an Update from the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab by PJ Liesch\, UW Madison Extension
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URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/wisconsins-insect-trends-an-update-from-the-uw-insect-diagnostic-lab-by-pj-liesch-uw-madison-extension/
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SUMMARY:Ask the Experts:A Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:One Monday each month\, 1:00 –2:00 pm via ZoomConnect with plant health experts in general horticulture\, insects\, and plant diseases from the UW-Madison Division of Extension to ask questions about your trees and shrubs\, garden vegetables and ornamentals\, and lawn. Take this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.See specific dates and register at https://pddc.wisc.edu/ask-the-experts/
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ask-the-expertsa-monthly-garden-and-landscape-qa-session/2024-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:i-Tree Open Academy - Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \n\n\n\nWhat: \n\n\n\nThe i-Tree Open Academy virtual learning series is back for spring of 2024\, with everything you need to explore the latest from the i-Tree suite of tools. Whether your work with trees involves planting\, managing\, funding\, educating\, or beyond – i-Tree can help you better understand the benefits that trees provide\, the impacts of where those benefits are\, and how to apply that science to your project goals. \n\n\n\nWho: \n\n\n\nThis seminar-style offering will serve as both a refresher and an introduction to the newest tools and features\, with one-hour virtual sessions over a six-week period. There is no fee for the Academy\, and you can join all live sessions\, or select those that meet your schedule and interests. Register by filling out the participant form. \n\n\n\nWe will be offering continuing education credits (CEUs) for both the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the New Jersey state Urban and Community Forestry program. One CEU is available for each of the live sessions attended. \n\n\n\nHow: \n\n\n\nAll sessions will be streamed live via this Microsoft Teams link. They will also be recorded and posted below as well as on the i-Tree YouTube channel\, so that you can catch up on anything you missed. There are no requirements for this course\, and there will be self-directed exercises that you can use to gain experience using the tools. You are encouraged to submit any questions related to the course via info@itreetools.org\, and there will be opportunities to ask questions during certain live sessions and office hours. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nEach session is one hour long and offered Wednesdays at 1:00 pm (Eastern US time). Note: Office hours days and times may vary. \n\n\n\n·       March 20th – Introduction to i-Tree. Understand the basic science of i-Tree and the USFS research behind it. Explore the relationships between the i-Tree tools and the data they provide. Start to consider which i-Tree tools will be best for the application you have in mind. \n\n\n\n·       March 27th – Online with MyTree\, i-Tree Design\, and i-Tree Planting. Explore the easiest to use online i-Tree tools for individual trees. Get a better sense of their advantages and most common uses. \n\n\n\n·       April 3rd – The view from the top: i-Tree Canopy and OurTrees. You can’t manage your forest resource unless you know what you have. Get an estimate of tree canopy cover for any area or monitor change with a few hours of image analysis. Or save your mouse clicks and see if a quick visit to OurTrees will get you what you need. \n\n\n\n·       April 17th – i-Tree Landscape: Data\, maps\, and equity portal. With dozens of layers covering a wide range of geographies it is easy to get lost in Landscape. This session will keep you on track to finish with a map of tree benefits and priority areas within your community. \n\n\n\n·       April 24th– i-Tree Eco the flagship tool. i-Tree Eco is where the latest science goes first. It is a large\, flexible tool that offers much more than we can cover in a single hour. We’ll help you decide if Eco is right for you and let you know where to go to learn more. \n\n\n\n·       May 1st – Putting i-Tree to Work. Take a whirlwind tour through the many ways that i-Tree can be used to further your tree initiatives\, from communication to site selection to accountability metrics. Get inspired and make a plan to put i-Tree to work for you.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/i-tree-open-academy-spring-2024/2024-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:i-Tree Open Academy - Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \n\n\n\nWhat: \n\n\n\nThe i-Tree Open Academy virtual learning series is back for spring of 2024\, with everything you need to explore the latest from the i-Tree suite of tools. Whether your work with trees involves planting\, managing\, funding\, educating\, or beyond – i-Tree can help you better understand the benefits that trees provide\, the impacts of where those benefits are\, and how to apply that science to your project goals. \n\n\n\nWho: \n\n\n\nThis seminar-style offering will serve as both a refresher and an introduction to the newest tools and features\, with one-hour virtual sessions over a six-week period. There is no fee for the Academy\, and you can join all live sessions\, or select those that meet your schedule and interests. Register by filling out the participant form. \n\n\n\nWe will be offering continuing education credits (CEUs) for both the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the New Jersey state Urban and Community Forestry program. One CEU is available for each of the live sessions attended. \n\n\n\nHow: \n\n\n\nAll sessions will be streamed live via this Microsoft Teams link. They will also be recorded and posted below as well as on the i-Tree YouTube channel\, so that you can catch up on anything you missed. There are no requirements for this course\, and there will be self-directed exercises that you can use to gain experience using the tools. You are encouraged to submit any questions related to the course via info@itreetools.org\, and there will be opportunities to ask questions during certain live sessions and office hours. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nEach session is one hour long and offered Wednesdays at 1:00 pm (Eastern US time). Note: Office hours days and times may vary. \n\n\n\n·       March 20th – Introduction to i-Tree. Understand the basic science of i-Tree and the USFS research behind it. Explore the relationships between the i-Tree tools and the data they provide. Start to consider which i-Tree tools will be best for the application you have in mind. \n\n\n\n·       March 27th – Online with MyTree\, i-Tree Design\, and i-Tree Planting. Explore the easiest to use online i-Tree tools for individual trees. Get a better sense of their advantages and most common uses. \n\n\n\n·       April 3rd – The view from the top: i-Tree Canopy and OurTrees. You can’t manage your forest resource unless you know what you have. Get an estimate of tree canopy cover for any area or monitor change with a few hours of image analysis. Or save your mouse clicks and see if a quick visit to OurTrees will get you what you need. \n\n\n\n·       April 17th – i-Tree Landscape: Data\, maps\, and equity portal. With dozens of layers covering a wide range of geographies it is easy to get lost in Landscape. This session will keep you on track to finish with a map of tree benefits and priority areas within your community. \n\n\n\n·       April 24th– i-Tree Eco the flagship tool. i-Tree Eco is where the latest science goes first. It is a large\, flexible tool that offers much more than we can cover in a single hour. We’ll help you decide if Eco is right for you and let you know where to go to learn more. \n\n\n\n·       May 1st – Putting i-Tree to Work. Take a whirlwind tour through the many ways that i-Tree can be used to further your tree initiatives\, from communication to site selection to accountability metrics. Get inspired and make a plan to put i-Tree to work for you.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/i-tree-open-academy-spring-2024/2024-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:2024 PDDC Plant Disease Talks
DESCRIPTION:Each month in 2024\, the University of Wisconsin Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic will sponsor a free Zoom presentation on a plant disease-related topic. Check out descriptions of the talks below. If you have questions about the presentations\, feel free to contact Brian Hudelson at (608) 262-2863 or hudelson@wisc.edu. To register for one or more talks\, visit https://pddc.wisc.edu/. Check at the bottom of the page for a link to the registration form. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTop 10 Plant Diseases of 2023 – Jan 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about 10 plant diseases that made a splash at the UW- Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic in 2023. Diseases include both those that were submitted the most commonly to the clinic and those that potentially had the biggest impact from an economic or regulatory standpoint. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFun and Games at the PDDC! – Feb 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about the UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic and the services and activities that it sponsors. This presentation will include information on both the diagnostic services and outreach efforts provided by the PDDC\, as well as information on new and (hopefully) fun and exciting projects that have recently debuted or are currently in the works. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFundamentals of Plant Diseases – March 27 6:30pm to 9:00pmLearn about disease-causing organisms and the symptoms they cause\, as well as information on environmental factors that favor disease development. Also\, learn about disease-like disorders caused by non-biological factors such as nutrient imbalances\, pesticide exposures\, environmental pollutants and adverse environmental conditions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Management by Design: Preventing Plant Disease Problems During the Landscape Design Process – April 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases in landscape settings and strategies in site evaluation\, plant selection\, plant installation\, and post-installation maintenance that will help you design and establish landscapes that will have long-term sustainability. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Science (and Art) of Plant Disease Diagnosis – May 22 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about the fascinating and complex process involved in identifying plant diseases. Learn about how to visually assess for plant disease symptoms\, as well as about the range of lab tests that are often needed to confirm the identity of plant diseases. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlant Diseases in History – June 26 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about how plant diseases have impacted human history and how plant diseases continue to be important in our daily lives and in pop culture. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTen Diseases of Native Plants (and Non-Natives\, Too) – July 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases of plants that are native to Wisconsin. This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosta Diseases – August 28 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases of hostas. This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Plants: Basics in Plant Disease Management – Sept 25 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common methods for disease control\, their pros and cons\, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrchid Diseases – Oct 23 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases of orchids. This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConfessions of a Black Thumb: Plants That I Have Killed (or at Least Seriously Maimed) – Nov 20 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about the favorite plants of Brian Hudelson (aka Dr. Death) and his epic failures in attempting to grow these plants in his home garden\, either through his encouragement of plant diseases\, his insistence on practicing “Darwinian gardening” or through his sheer gardening stupidity. Use these cautionary tales to improve your own gardening skills. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvil Twins: Plant Disease Look-Alikes – Dec 18 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases that have similar symptoms and can be misidentified\, but may have very different management strategies. \n\n\n\n2024_PDDC_Plant_Disease_TalksDownload
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-pddc-plant-disease-talks/2024-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks
DESCRIPTION:For information about all the PDDC talks visit this link: Plant disease talks \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Management by Design:Preventing Plant Disease Problems During the Landscape Design Process\n\n\n\nDate:  April 22\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases in landscape settings and strategies in site evaluation\, plant selection\, plant installation\, and post-installation maintenance that will help you design and establish landscapes that will have long-term sustainability. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Science (and Art) of Plant Disease Diagnosis \n\n\n\nDate:  May 27\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about the fascinating and complex process involved in identifying plant diseases.  Learn about how to visually assess for plant disease symptoms\, as well as about the range of lab tests that are often needed to confirm the identity of plant diseases. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nPlant Diseases in History\n\n\n\nDate:  June 24\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about how plant diseases have impacted human history and how plant diseases continue to be important in our daily lives and in pop culture. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nEvil Twins:  Plant Disease Look-Alikes\n\n\n\nDate:  July 22\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases that have similar symptoms and can be misidentified\, but may have very different management strategies. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosta Diseases\n\n\n\nDate:  August 26\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases of hostas.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Plants:  Basics in Plant Disease Management\n\n\n\nDate:  September 23\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common methods for disease control\, their pros and cons\, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nOrchid Diseases\n\n\n\nDate:  October 28\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases of orchids.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nConfessions of a Black Thumb:  Plants That I Have Killed (or at Least Seriously Maimed)\n\n\n\nDate:  November 18\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about the favorite plants of Brian Hudelson (aka Dr. Death) and his epic failures in attempting to grow these plants in his home garden\, either through his encouragement of plant diseases\, his insistence on practicing “Darwinian gardening” or through his sheer gardening stupidity.  Use these cautionary tales to improve your own gardening skills. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Holiday Gift List\n\n\n\nDate:  December 16\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about plant diseases that can be beneficial to people and might make a great holiday gift for a loved one. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-pddc-plant-disease-talks/2024-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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