AOE SOS 



Dave Howell 



Because of UNH budget problems, 

 the Adult and Occupational Educa- 

 tion program (AOE) is being re- 

 viewed for the possible elimination 

 of the undergraduate teacher option. 

 On December 17, those who are in- 

 terested in looking at the future of 



ag education in the state of New 

 Hampshire are invite to attend our 

 Ag Ed 2020 meeting which will be 

 held at the Thompson School of 

 Applied Science at UNH. The pro- 

 gram begins at 3 pm and will run 

 until 5. Refreshments are served at 

 2:30. 



For information, contact Dr. 

 Richard Barker, State Department 

 of Education, at 603-271-3885 or 



Dave Howell at 603-862-1760. 



We hope to see representation 

 from business and industry to 

 show the importance of our ag 

 education programs throughout the 

 state. Cutting the teacher educa- 

 tion program will have an effect 

 on filling our high school teaching 

 positions as people retire or leave 

 the profession. Your input would 

 be greatly appreciated. 



Membership Drive! 



WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD NEW MEMBERS. 



WHO DO YOU KNOW? Pass this on to someone who'd benefit from membership. The more members 

 we have, the more we can do for you and our industry. 



WHY JOIN? Twilight Meetings. Visit horticultural operations around the state, talk with your colleagues, 

 and see how another business solves the same problems you have. Summer Trade Show. Our big event! 

 Meet directly with your suppliers, make new contacts, and enjoy a great barbecue. The Plantsman. The be 

 horticultural association publication in the Northeast. Free with every paid membership. Legislative Issues. 

 More members means more clout on the political front in Concord. 



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Nursery Florist Greenhouse Garden Center Other 



Wholesale Retail Would you be willing to serve on a NHPGA Committee? Yes 



MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES (please check one) 



MEMBER: Someone actively engaged in the horticulture industry or allied professional. Annual dues $50.00. 



STUDENT MEMBER: Full-time student of horticulture-related studies. Annual dues $15.00. 



EMPLOYEE MEMBER: Employee of member firm in good standing. Annual dues $15.00 



Please send applicadon and check to: New Hampshire Plant Growers' Associadon 56 Leavitt Rd. Hampton, NH 03842 



DECEMBER 1998 . JANUARY 1999 



