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Tag: Homestead
2015-16 Cleansweep: To dispose canceled, suspended, unusable pesticides
The purpose of Operation Cleansweep is to offer a safe, convenient, and cost effective mechanism for agricultural operations, golf courses, and pest control companies to properly dispose of canceled, suspended, and unusable pesticides (CSUP). WHO… Read More
Downy mildew confirmed on South FL purple velvet plants
Downy mildew, a disease known to damage dozens of plant species in Florida, has now been found on purple velvet plants in South Florida, UF/IFAS scientists say. Purple velvet plants are popularly used for foliage… Read More
#UFBugs – UF/IFAS study: Tiny wasp controls nuisance whitefly in Miami-Dade
It is Bug Week in UF (University of Florida) and I would like to share this featured story with you of good bugs (biological control agents) working to help us against a well known pest… Read More
Do you want to learn if you are wasting herbicides during your application for FREE?
University of Florida (UF/IFAS) Extension –Miami-Dade County and FNGLA can help! We want to help your nursery succeed. Most plant nurseries do not know how much herbicide they are applying. University of Florida Miami-Dade County… Read More
Free Organic farm practices Workshop in Homestead: 01/05/15
NCAT’s Gulf States office, in partnership with Quality Certification Services (QCS) of Gainesville, Florida, is offering a series of workshops about organic certification for producers in the Gulf States region. Three workshops are slated for… Read More
US. Secretary of Agriculture Visit to UF/IFAS Extension office in Miami-Dade County on 10/02/14
Tom Vilsack , the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will visit the Agricultural community and for that reason, a meeting open to the Public and Media will be be hosted at the University of Florida (UF)/IFAS… Read More
Job in nursery/Trabajo en vivero (July 2014)
Job Description (Trabajo) in Homestead, FL Position Type: Part-Time in Homestead (Miami-Dade) The applicant will assist the Nursery Owner of a 10 acre tropical fruit grove with sugar apple, mamey & sapodilla.and a very small… Read More
Job/Trabajo opportunity in Homestead/Miami
If you are looking for a job in Miami-Dade County. Read below. Pest Control Company with office located in the Homestead area looking for a motivated, clean-cut dynamic individual with a good driving record. We… Read More
UF/IFAS Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program–Homestead
Morning Sessions: Wage & Hour: Minimum wage, hours worked, wage summary, working conditions Discrimination/Sexual Harassment (EEOC): EEO case studies, child labor, human trafficking Afternoon Sessions: Worker Safety Safe Driving: Vehicle inspections, driver preparation, defensive driving WHO: Supervisors of farm workers… Read More