Project Number: 0500-00044-031-03
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Jul 21, 2008
End Date: Jul 20, 2013

Objective:
Develop and implement a coordinated regional extension and education program to advance the implementation of alternatives to methyl bromide. The objectives will be carried out by: 1. Developing a website for the South Atlantic component USDA, ARS Area-Wide Pest Management Project for Methyl Bromide Alternatives that will serve as a direct source of information on alternatives to methyl bromide for growers, industry professionals and the general public. 2. Developing a written document to serve as an information/decision making matrix for the selection and implementation of alternatives to methyl bromide. 3. Coordinating the exchange of information regarding field days, meetings, and professional in-service trainings for county extension faculty.

Approach:
Wide-spread adoption of methyl bromide alternatives in the South Atlantic Area is hindered by the lack of education and training of growers and industry professionals regarding instances where alternatives have been successfully integrated into commercial agricultural production systems. This cooperative project will initiate a coordinated, regional effort to further the adoption of alternatives to methyl bromide in the South Atlantic Area.