Day 1: Fundamentals of Plant Biology and Ecology

10:00 Pre-test, Welcome and Introductions
10:30 Plant Biology 101 – Abi Saeed
11:20 Weed Ecology 101 – Dr. Jane Mangold
12:10 Lunch
1:00 Plant Morphology: Hands-on workshop – Noelle Orloff
2:50 Break
3:20 Grazing Management to Discourage Weeds – Dr. Jeff Mosley
4:10 Weed Seed Dispersal and Preventing Weed Spread – Jane Mangold
5:00 Adjourn


Day 2: Fundamentals of Integrated Weed Management

8:00 Herbicide Classification and Mode of Action – Dr. Bill Dyer
8:50 Herbicide Resistance – Dr. Tim Seipel
10:00 Break
10:20 Plant Identification: Hands on workshop – Noelle Orloff
11:10 Aquatic Invasive Plant Management –Craig McLane
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Herbicide Formulations and Adjuvants: Hands-on lab exercise – Noelle Orloff and Jane Mangold
2:10 Targeted Grazing – Dr. Rachel Frost
3:00 Break
3:20 Biological Control – Dr. Jeff Littlefield
4:10 Mechanical and Cultural Control – Dr. Jane Mangold
5:00 Adjourn


Day 3: Social Dimensions of Weed Management

8:00 County Noxious Weed Law – Jane Mangold and Noelle Orloff
9:00 Social Dimensions of Noxious Weed Management—MSU Local Government Center
10:00 Break
10:20 Social Dimensions of Noxious Weed Management -- MSU Local Government Center
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Post- test, award certificates and prizes