OSU Extension and the Coos County Noxious Weed Advisory Board invite you to a FREE noxious weed workshop, Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Topics will include pesticide use and safety, as well as weed identification and control information specific to coastal Oregon. One of the highlights of the workshop will be an update on the gorse problem, current workgroups in place that are working hard to address gorse management on the Oregon coast, and gorse control strategies. To register, please call Shawna at 541-572-5263 ext. 25292. 4 pesticide recertification credits available for those with pesticide licenses (2 core + 2 general); Speakers: Cassie Bouska, Assistant Professor (Practice) at OSU, Extension Agriculture, Coos and Curry Counties; Kaci Buhl, Associate Professor (Practice) at OSU, Statewide Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator; Frank Burris, Professor at OSU, Extension Sea Grant & Agriculture, Curry County. Jeanne Standley, Natural Resources Specialists, Bureau of Land Management, Coos Bay; Wednesday, November 8th, 1 pm – 5 pm, Coos County OSU Extension Office, Myrtle Point. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by calling 541-572-5263 one week prior to the workshop.
