It is the ornamental growers’ obligation to comply with government regulations on pesticide use and WPS required by law. It may seem intimidating, but it could also be an educational opportunity for growers and their employees to learn from ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture
Hello Avid Readers! We have new WPS compliance materials available to assist those concerned about staying in compliance with the worker protection standard. If you work on an establishment that produces plants and pesticides are used, this ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
WPS Are You Ready for 2021? The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) applies to farms and operations that produce agricultural plant products. It was designed to protect those employees/workers that might encounter pesticides as part of their duties ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
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 ExtensionPlease join us on the WPS presentation and questions regarding the proposed changes of this federal law for agricultural workers and handlers. This second time will be offered to farm work community groups and public in general. You are required ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension