If you need to get the pesticide license training for a new license or renewal of an existing license out of the way before the busy spring season is upon us, the next opportunity is Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Okaloosa County Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentAs of January 1, 2014 those who apply fertilizer "For Hire" must have a specialized license to do so. In order to apply for the license, you must have obtained a Best Management Practices Certificate. The certificate is awarded to those who ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Professional DevelopmentNeed to be licensed to spray restricted-use herbicides on roadsides or utility easements? In Florida, that means obtaining a Right-of-Ways applicators license. To earn the license, individuals must pass the CORE and ROW exams. Wednesday, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Professional DevelopmentThe next opportunity to attend a review class for Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or Limited Lawn and Ornamental is Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Crestview. Licensed applicators can also earn the required CEUs for renewal by attending ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Many trees fail as a result of improper planting procedures. Planting too deep and not addressing circling roots at planting are common causes for tree failure. There are two main ways deep planting causes the decline or death of trees. It ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES
Join us for workshop on the biology and control of cogongrass. January 14, 2014 Registration begins at 8:30am (Eastern Time) Program starts at 9:00am (Eastern Time) and will end at 4:30pm (Eastern Time). The cost of the workshop is $25 and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, HOME LANDSCAPESIf you apply fertilizer to lawns for hire, the state requires every applicator to have a license beginning January 1, 2014. To apply for the license, you must be certified in the GI-BMPs. Plan to attend the Green Industries Best Management ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESMake plans to attend the Fourth Annual Water Management Summit of Northwest Florida to be held Jan 22, 2014 in Niceville. Lectures from university and industry professionals will update participants on irrigation and business. For more information: ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, WaterThe fourth annual Water Summit will be held in Niceville on January 22, 2014. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Topics include water quality issues, changes in irrigation technology and how the affordable care act will affect businesses. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Horticulture, WaterDecember 10, 2013, there will be an opportunity for County employees and utility workers to earn their Right of Way pesticide license. CEUs are available for those already certified. ROW training begins at 8 am. CORE training begins at 2pm. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture