Producing Healthy Plants

Producing Healthy Plants – Webinar Series October 2026

Webinars Schedule

All webinars will occur at 9am Pacific Time on Zoom

• October 7^th – Overview and prevention of common pest and disease issues
  • Paul Rhoades, Nursery Pest Specialist, USDA Forest Service, Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources
• October 14^th – Nursery design to prevent pest and disease problems
  • Marianne Elliott, Plant Pathologist, Washington State University, Puyallup Research and Extension Center
  • Joseph Hulbert, Research Assistant Professor, Washington State University, Puyallup Research and Extension Center
• October 21^st — Best management practices for controlling water borne diseases in small scale operations
  • Brenda Clifton, Senior Restoration Botanist, Skagit River System Cooperative
  • Alicia Jacquemin, Restoration Plant Specialist, Skagit River System Cooperative
• October 28^th – Greenhouse Integrated Pest Management in Webster Forest Nursery
  • Jacob Witcraft, Greenhouse Manager, Department of Natural Resources

Webinar series co-produced by the Intertribal Nursery Council, the USDA Forest Service Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources program, and Washington State University.

The series is designed to showcase small- and large-scale plant production operations and highlight best management practices for pest and disease options with integrated pest management. Discussions will include chemical and non-chemical prevention and control options.