Tag: mbhenry
Season of Giving
December 19, 2019
As we close out the year and take time to gather with friends and family to celebrate holidays, it’s a natural time for reflecting on all that we are thankful for. Giving and receiving gifts are likely on the minds of many and it’s a ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Give, Mbhenry, Polksmallfarms, Small Farms
Got Pesticide Pileup? Operation Cleansweep for Disposal
November 27, 2019
Got pesticide pileup? Have you inherited someone else’s pesticide storage? No worries even if it’s your own! Operation Cleansweep is a great opportunity to properly dispose of pesticides that you may have been putting off dealing ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Mbhenry, Pesticides, Polkpesttraining, Polksmallfarms
Worker Protection Standards (WPS) Materials
July 29, 2019
Does your farm operation employ seasonal, part time or full time workers? Does your farm operation use pesticides? (Even organic or non-restricted use products count here.) If you answered yes to the questions above, you need to know ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Mbhenry, Polkpesttraining, WPS
Quick Pick Pesticide Exam Manuals
July 26, 2019
Are you in a bit of a rush to get into the groove on preparing for a pesticide applicator exam? Good deal! UF/IFAS Extension Polk County may be able to help you speed it along with fast access to purchasing pesticide exam study manuals. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Mbhenry, Polkpesttraining
“Roundup®” License- Is it For You?
July 23, 2019
Landscape professionals and homeowners alike should be aware that the State of Florida requires a license in order to apply any pesticide (including herbicides such as Roundup®) as part of a landscape business. The Limited Commercial Maintenance ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: IPM, Landscape, Mbhenry, Polkpesttraining, UFIFAS_SW_pesttraining
CEUs and Certification: Green Industries Best Management Practices
July 23, 2019
Why do landscape professionals and the property owners they serve need to know more about the Green Industries Best Management Practices? Concerns about excessive nutrients and Florida's water quality have led to increased focus on the use ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: GIBMP, Mbhenry, Polkpesttraining, UFIFAS_SW_pesttraining, UF_FloridaFriendlyLandscaping