If 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 LandscapesEscambia County 4-H Foundation Meeting. Date: December 20, 2013. Time: 5pm. Place: Langley Bell 4-H Center. Agenda: Youth / Adult Partnerships – Wendi Armstrong, State 4-H Council Support Staff. Roles and Responsibilities. 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, EventsMake 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, HorticultureEscambia County 4-H Foundation Meeting. Monday November 4, 2013. 5:00- 5:45 – Full Board Meeting. 6:30 – 7:30 Meeting with 4-H Club Leaders and Parents. Escambia County Extension Office. Windstorm Building Classroom. Agenda: Meeting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, EventsObtaining and maintaining the Limiited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or Limited Lawn and Ornamental pesticide license can be done in one day. Renewal requires 4 hour attendance. New examination requires 6 hours. The next opportunity is ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseFlorida Statute 482.1562 states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certificate by January 1, 2014. In order to apply you must have a Best Management Practices training certificate. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home LandscapesUF/IFAS Escambia County Extension Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Escambia County Extension office auditorium has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later time TBA. READ MORE
Category: EventsThere will be a meeting of the Escambia County 4-H Foundation Financial Review Committee on Friday, October 18, 2013, at the Escambia County Extension Office from noon until 1 PM. READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events