The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) will co-host the 2014 Lawn Care Summit Dec. 3–5 in Tampa, Fla.
Charlie Hall, Ph.D., of Texas A&M University, will keynote the event, offering insight about the future of the industry, the economic forecast as it relates to consumer purchasing, how to adapt to economic cycles and strategies to stay ahead in the modern marketplace.
In addition, the conference offers education targeted toward technicians, business owners and managers. Attendees can earn one continuing education credit per hour of instruction attended. The technician track includes sessions on the diagnosis, care and management of turf from university professors and researchers. Sessions on health care law, human resources, developing new business lines and finance are included in the business management track.
Early bird pricing is available for those who register by Nov. 3, and the conference hotel, The Westin Tampa Harbour Island, also offers special pricing through Nov. 9.
Summit sponsors include Real Green Systems, Bayer Environmental Science and Syngenta.
