CKOTA Mission Statement
The purpose of the Central Kentucky Ornamental and Turf Association (CKOTA) is to promote horticultural improvement, professionalism and camaraderie in Kentucky; in particular to encourage the further study of horticulture, arboriculture and turf science, to analyze and disseminate information relating thereto, and to represent the judgement of this organization in the matters of policy which affect encouragement of education, horticultural protection and/or management.
LOCATION
Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office
1140 Red Mile Place, Lexington, KY 40504-1172
SPONSORS
Sponsored By:
Thoroughbred Landscape Products
Additional Support From:
Cooperative Extension Service, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
CEU INFORMATION
- 5.75 CEUs for ISA Certified Arborists
- 3.5 CEUs for Landscape Architects
- 2 general CEUs and 1 category specific hour in 3, 10 and 12 for Pesticide Applicators
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
2008 Horticulture Winter Conference
2007 CKOTA Educational Summer Solstice Celebration
2007 Horticulture Winter Conference
CKOTA Presents Our
29th HORTICULTURE CONFERENCE
February 26, 2009 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Conference Topics
- Native Plants for a Variety of Landscape Purposes
- Landscape Disease Update
- The Best in Turf for the Last Half Decade
- Installation of New Plants: How it Happens Determines Your Success or Failure
- Bringing Nature Home
- Breeding & Development of New plants for the KY Landscape
- Maintaining Curb Appeal Using Native Plants
- UK Turf & Ornamentals Entomology Research Update
Registration Information
Your membership to our trade association is included in your registration, as well as one buffet lunch. Businesses pay an additional $12.00 per person ($14.00 after January 18) for lunch. EARLY REGISTRATION is February 12, 2009 for discount.
Parking is limited. Please carpool.
Sponsorship
- Speakers Sponsor: $750.00
- 2-Break Sponsors: $250.00 Each
- Lunch Sponsor: $500.00
Trade Show
Plan to spend your free time during the CKOTA Conference at your 2008 Trade Show, visiting with the many exhibitors who have come to display their wide range of products and equipment that will make you job easier.
Booth in Trade Show
- 10' x 10' display area with table ($100)
- Non-profit associations (no charge, but must pay registration to attend conference)