2011 TPSA Conference – San Antonio, Texas – photos
Photo credit to Don Mullins VTU
Conference Silver and Bronze Sponsors
Pesticide and Agricultural Plastics Stewardship
11th Annual Conference
WELCOME!
Welcome to San Antonio and the 11th Annual Conference of The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance. It’s great to have so many enthusiastic people from such diverse backgrounds gathered in one place with the same vision. TPSA is proud to facilitate such a gathering and very appreciative of its sponsors, who make this event possible through their generous financial contributions.
Attendees to the conference representing industry, academia, state and federal government are from all over the United States and several foreign countries. We have enjoyed participation from the international community for a number of years now and are excited that this year is no different.
The world-famous River Walk, also known as the “world’s largest hotel lobby,” is one of the top visitor destinations in Texas and is the perfect place for networking, nightlife and entertainment. No trip to San Antonio is complete without a visit to The Alamo, an enduring symbol of courage and freedom recognized worldwide. Located in the heart of downtown, The Alamo is a must see for visitors to the Alamo City.
We hope you enjoy your time in San Antonio. We are pleased with what we feel is a fantastic program put together by some very hard working people within TPSA.
Kevin W. Neal President TPSA |
Fred Gabriel Board Chairman TPSA |
Many Thanks to TPSA 2015 Gold Sponsors
$5,000 or more
The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance (TPSA) is a non-profit organization that brings together technical experts, researchers, pesticide applicators, regulators, educators, crop protection industry, hazardous waste industry, agricultural plastic recyclers, environmental and public health constituents, students and others to promote and support improvements in stewardship of pesticides and agricultural plastics in the United States and internationally.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Sunday, February 13 – 4:00 p.m. – Navarro A
PROGRAM DETAILS
TPSA Pesticide and Agricultural Plastics Stewardship Conference – February 13-15, 2011
The Westin Riverwalk Hotel, 420 West Market Street, San Antonio, Texas USA 78205
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 13, 2011 | ||
Sun | 1-3:30p | TPSA Board Meeting (all are welcome) Location: Navarro A |
Sun | 4-6p | Plenary: The Challenges of Pesticide Stewardship in Africa;
Location: Navarro A Moderator: Robert L. Denny II, Arrowchase, Inc., Environmental Project Management and TPSA Board Member
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Sun | 6-8:30p | Opening Reception Location: Hidalgo |
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 14, 2011 | ||
Mon | 7-7:45a | Breakfast Location: Navarro B |
Mon | 8-9:30a | Plenary: The Importance of Pesticides for Sustainable Crop Production in the US Location: Navarro A
Moderator: Kevin Neal, Pesticide Investigator, Office of the Indiana State Chemist, and President, TPSA
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Mon | 9:30-9:45a | Break – Exhibitor and Sponsor Displays Location: Navarro Foyer |
Mon | Concurrent Session 1
9:45-11:15a |
1B and 1C. Current Mini Bulk Pesticide Container Recycling Activities Location: Navarro A
Moderator: Kevin Neal, Pesticide Investigator, Office of the Indiana State Chemist, and President, TPSA
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Mon | 11:15-11:30a | Break |
Mon | 11:30a-1p | Awards Lunch & Member Meeting Location: Navarro B |
Mon | 1-1:15p | Break before afternoon sessions |
Mon | Concurrent Session 2
1:15-2:45p |
2A. Ongoing Trials and Tribulations of Drift Label Language and Its Enforcement Location: Villa Moderator: Kevin Neal, Pesticide Investigator, Office of the Indiana State Chemist
2B. Pesticide Container and Rinsate Management: Panel Discussion Moderator: Ed Cranson, EHS Manager, J.R. Simplot Company
2C.Network with Stakeholders in Agricultural Plastics Production and Stewardship Location: Carranza Participants are asked to bring a one-page handout that tells (i) your name and company/organization affiliation, (ii) the products or services your company/organization provides, and (iii) the resources and contacts you need to move your plastics stewardship mission to the next level. Participants will have five minutes at the podium to present this information, and are welcome to bring a few PowerPoint slides to illustrate and summarize. This session continues at 8p this evening during the Grand Reception. Moderators: Mark Jordan, VP Sales |
Mon | 2:45-3p | Break |
Mon | Concurrent Session 3 3-4:30p |
3A. Pesticide Disposal Programs: Update from the States Location: Villa
Moderator: Jeff Rogers, Environmental Program Planner, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
3B. International Pesticide Container Recycling Activities Location: Zapata Moderator: Margaret L. Jones, US EPA Region 5, and Co-Chair, TPSA International Committee
3C. The Backstory on Insecticide-Impregnated Netting Used for Vector Control Location: Carranza Material and chemical composition of nets and distribution. Future of resins and other materials used for Moderator: Annie Macmillan, Toxicologist, VT Agency of Agriculture
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Mon | 4:30-4:45 | Break |
Mon | Concurrent Session 4
4:45-6:15p |
4C. Product Stewardship of Agricultural Films Location: Carranza
What’s happening? What’s possible? What’s needed to move forward? Forum with agricultural plastics product manufacturers/distributors. Moderators: Mark Jordan, VP Sales and Marketing, Techmer PM, and Barry Friesen, General Manager, CleanFARMS™ Inc. |
Mon | 7-10p | Grand Reception for Participants and Guests Location: Hidalgo 8p: Continue morning networking session for stakeholders in agricultural plastics production and stewardship, with special focus on plastics-to-oil initiatives (in Carranza) |
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2011 | ||
Tues | 7-8:15a | Breakfast Location: Navarro B |
Tues | 7:15-8:15a | Breakfast Roundtables Location: Navarro B
TPSA Communications Committee Meeting Facilitated by Nancy Fitz, US EPA Office of International Participation in TPSA Facilitated by Don Mullins, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech University and Margaret Jones, US EPA Region 5 |
Tues | Concurrent Session 5
8:30-10a |
5A. Writing and Adopting a State Certification Manual and Exam for the Stewardship of Soil Fumigants Location: Villa
Moderator: Jerry Krebs, NovaSource Tessenderlo Group
5B. Disposing of Pesticides Collected in State-Sponsored Programs Location: Zapata Moderator: Cary Hamilton, Program Manager, New Mexico Department of Agriculture
5C. Completing the Circle: Promoting Purchase of Products Made from Recycled Agricultural PlasticsLocation: Carranza Working session to advance a TPSA initiative to
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Tues | 10-10:15a | Break |
Tues | Concurrent Session 6
10:15-11:45a |
6A. Soil Fumigants Label Language and Enforcement on Stewardship Issues
Location: Villa Moderator: Jerry Krebs, TKI
6B. Transporting and Manifesting Pesticides in State-Sponsored Collection Programs Location: Zapata Moderator: Dan Schweitzer, Agriculture Program Manager, MXI Environmental Services
6C. Cement Kiln Fuel: Potential, Reality and Constraints of Agricultural Plastic Film as a Fuel Alternative to CoalEmerging Technologies for Destruction of Obsolete Pesticides and Residues Location: Carranza Reports from Southeast US, Central America and Moderators: Keith Williamson, VP and General Manager, Information Exchange (SWIX)
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Tues | 11:45-noon | Break |
Tues | Noon-1p | Lunch Location: Navarro B |
Tues | 1-1:15p | Break |
Tues | Concurrent Session 7
1:15-2:45p |
7A. Off-target Modeling of Soil Fumigants to Prevent Human Exposure Location: VillaModerator: Jack Peterson, Associate Director, Environmental Services Division, Arizona Department of Agriculture
7B. Complying with the New Repackaging Requirements: Panel Discussion Location: Zapata Moderator: Nancy Fitz, Chemical Engineer, US EPA Office of Pesticide Programs
7C. Getting Agricultural Plastics to the Marketplace: In-Field and In-Plant Equipment Options and Processes Location: Carranza Moderator: Roger Springman, Agricultural Plastics Management Consulting
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Tues | 2:45-3p | Break |
Tues | Concurrent Session 8
3-4:30p |
8A. Enzyme Based Pesticide Remediation Technology
Technology Location: Villa Moderator: Robert L. Denny II, Arrowchase, Inc. Environmental Project Management
8B. Complying with the New Refillable Container Requirements Location: Zapata Moderator: Allan Hovis, Manager, Stewardship/Technical Issues, Bayer CropScience
8C. What’s Next for TPSA’s Agricultural Plastics Stakeholder Group? Roundtable Location: Carranza |
Tues | 7p onwards | Off-site Event at La Magarita Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 120 Produce Row in Historic Market Square. |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Westin Riverwalk Hotel, 420 West Market Street, San Antonio, Texas USA 78205 (Color scheme refers to meeting rooms) |
Location of Concurrent Sessions –Ballroom Level: | A: Villa | B: Zapata | C: Carranza | |
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SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 13, 2011 | ||||
1-3:30p | TPSA Board Meeting (all are welcome) Location: Navarro A | |||
4-6p | Plenary #1 Location: Navarro A | • TPSA President’s Welcome: Kevin Neal, Office of the Indiana State Chemist • Keynote: The Challenges of Pesticide Stewardship in Africa Hans Dobson, Principle Scientist, Natural Resources Institute University of Greenwich, UK | ||
6-8:30p | Opening Reception Location: Hidalgo | |||
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 14, 2011 | ||||
7-7:45a | Breakfast & Roundtable | Roundtable: TBD Location: Navarro B | ||
8-9:30a | Plenary #2 Location: Navarro A | • Keynote: The Importance of Pesticides for Sustainable Crop Production in the US Leonard Gianessi, Director, Crop Protection Research Institute | ||
9:30-9:45a | Break – Exhibitor & Sponsor Displays Location: Navarro Foyer | |||
9:4511:15a | Concurrent Session #1 | Current Mini Bulk Pesticide Container Recycling Activities | Current Mini Bulk Pesticide Container Recycling Activities | |
11:15a | Break | |||
11:30a-1p | Awards Lunch & Member Meeting Location: Navarro B | |||
1-1:15p | Break | |||
1:15-2:45p | Concurrent Session #2 | On Going Trials and Tribulations of Drift Label Language and It’s Enforcement | Pesticide Container & Rinsate Management: Panel Discussion | Network with Stakeholders in Agricultural Plastics Production and Stewardship |
2:45-3p | Break Location: Navarro Foyer page 1 |
3-4:30p | Concurrent Session #3 Location of Concurrent Sessions | Pesticide Disposal Programs: Update from the States Villa | International Pesticide Container Recycling Activities Zapata | The Backstory on Insecticide-Impregnated Netting Used for Mosquito Control Carranza |
4:30-4:45p | Break | Location: Navarro Foyer | ||
4:45-6:15p | Concurrent Session #4 | Product Stewardship of Agricultural Films | ||
7-10p | Grand Reception for Participants and Guests | Location: Hidalgo | ||
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2011 | ||||
7-8:15a 7:15-8:15a | Breakfast Roundtable | Roundtable: TPSA Communication Committee Meeting | Roundtable: International Participation in TPSA | Location: Navarro B |
8:30-10a | Concurrent Session #5 | Writing and Adopting a State Certification Manual and Exam for the Stewardship of Soil Fumigants | Disposing of Pesticides Collected in State-sponsored Programs | Completing the Circle: Promoting Purchase of Products Made from Recycled Agricultural Plastics |
10-10:15a | Break | |||
10:1511:45a | Concurrent Session #6 | Soil Fumigants Label Language and Enforcement on Stewardship Issues | Transporting & Manifesting Pesticides in State-sponsored Collection Programs | Cement Kiln Fuel: Potential, Reality and Constraints of Agricultural Plastic Film as a Fuel Alternative to Coal |
11:45-noon | Break | |||
noon-1p | Lunch | Location: Navarro B | ||
1:15-2:45p | Concurrent Session #7 | Off-target Modeling of Soil Fumigants to Prevent Human Exposure | Complying with the New Repackaging Requirements: Panel Discussion | Getting Agricultural Plastics to the Marketplace: In-Field and In-Plant Equipment Options and Processes |
2:45-3p | Break | |||
3-4:30p | Concurrent Session #8 | Enzyme Based Pesticide Remediation Technology | Complying with the New Refillable Container Requirements | What’s Next for TPSA’s Agricultural Plastics Stakeholder Group |
7p onward | Off-site event at La Magarita Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 120 Produce Row in historic Market Square. |
Many Thanks to TPSA 2015 Silver Sponsors
$1,000 – $4,999