The IPM Training Coordinator position was created to development, lead and, implement a grower focused short course relating to cotton IPM. The concept for the, course IPM Coordinator position and was developed from a review conducted by, the Rural Extension centre, Jeff Coutts in 1997. This project was commissioned by, the CRDC/CRC to evaluate the adoption and needs for IPM within the Australian, cotton industry. One of the recommendations included the need to develop an, easily identified package on IPM and to implement strategies which best delivered, practical information to the growers and consultants of the industry. Particular, emphasis should be placed on increasing grower involvement in pest management, decisions.