UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Join us on Tuesday, March 5th for a GI-BMP class at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Click here for registration and details. CEUs are available. The Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) are designed to preserve and protect Florida’s… Read More
The GI‐BMP class is required if you apply fertilizer or maintain landscapes as a primary business in Lee County. This six hour class includes pre and post‐tests. Both exams are exactly alike. Successful completion of the exam will… Read More
The GI‐BMP class is required if you apply fertilizer or maintain landscapes as a primary business in Lee County. This six hour class includes pre and post‐tests. Both exams are exactly alike. Successful completion of the exam will… Read More
In 2014, a new law took effect requiring all commercial fertilizer applicators (for hire) to have a license. This law was passed in 2009. A requirement that must be completed to obtain this license is to successfully complete… Read More
Most urban landscapes are surrounded by impervious surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways and streets. An impervious surface that drains to a water body or the stormwater system is called a Directly Connected Impervious Area (DCIA). Fertilizer inadvertently applied… Read More
Save the Date: GI-BMP Workshop Opportunity By Christine Kelly-Begazo, Indian River County Agriculture Extension Agent On Friday, November 2, 2018 there will be a workshop for assisting landscape workers in obtaining their Limited Certification Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer… Read More
Extension offers lawn and landscape workshop The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will offer a Green Industries Best Management Practices Workshop from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 15, at the Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York… Read More
In 2014, a new law took effect requiring all commercial fertilizer applicators (for hire) to have a license. This law was passed in 2009. A requirement that must be completed to obtain this license is to successfully complete… Read More
GI-BMP Instructor TrainingTuesday, December 4, 20129:00 am to 3:00 pm Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve300 Tower RoadNaples, FL 34113 Registration Required. To register, please complete the enclosed Application Form by following the eligibility criteria described on the… Read More
GI-BMP Instructor Training ClassWednesday, May 30, 2012Where: Pinellas Extension12520 Ulmerton RoadLargo, FL 33774 Time: 8:15 am to 4:00 pmRegistration RequiredTo register, please complete the Application Form found here after verifying your eligibility criteria described on the same link, and submit… Read More
