Invasive Species will be the topic of the third annual Ventura County Research Symposium sponsored by UC Hansen Agricultural Center (UCHAC) in collaboration with UC Cooperative Extension-Ventura. Learn how UC researchers confront invasive species such as Asian Citrus Psyllid, Arundo donax L., and aquatic invaders. Growers, policy makers, community leaders, educators, journalists, and all who are interested in the future of agriculture in Ventura County are encouraged to attend.

The Ventura County Research Symposium will take place on Wednesday, November 16th from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at the Courtyard by Marriott—Oxnard. No charge to attend. Online registration required, by November 7th. Visit our website at www.uchansentrust.org or call 805-525-9293 ext. 214 for information.

Date: November 16, 2011

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sponsor: UC Hansen Agricultural Center & UCCE Ventura

Location: Courtyard by Marriott--Oxnard

Event Details
Learn how UC researchers confront

Invasive Species

Speakers:

•Ben Faber, Ph.D., Farm Advisor,UC Coorperative Extension-Ventura County
•Dr. Adam Lambert, Research Ecologist, Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration, UCSB
•Leigh Johnson, Coastal Resources Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension-San Diego
•Mark Hoddle, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Invasive Species Research, UC Riverside

Symposium highlights:

•Overview of Invasive Species
•Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.) invasion in Ventura County
•Aquatic invader threat to water supply and native aquatic life
•Asian Citrus Psyllid--explorations for natural enemies
Growers, policy makers, community leaders, educators, journalists, and all who are interested in the future of agriculture in Ventura County are encouraged to attend.

Courtyard by Marriott is located at: 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard