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Hiring a Pesticide/Herbicide or Fertilizer Applicator: Choose Licensed

by Yvette Goodiel
August 18, 2022

Why Choose Licensed? Did you know that the person you hire to apply fertilizers or pesticides (including herbicides) must be licensed in the state of Florida? Pesticide and fertilizer applicators must be licensed. Per Chapter 482 of the ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Green Industry, Licensing, Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension
person operating a fertilizer spreader on a lawn

Professional Licensing/Certification for Fertilizer Applicators

by Yvette Goodiel
March 29, 2022

Commercial fertilizer applicators in Florida must hold a Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certificate (LUCFAC). The good news is that there are many ways to get the training needed! The statewide Green Industries Best Management ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Best Management Practices, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Green Industry, Horticulture, Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
a Florida landscape, demonstrating some of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, such as mulching.

Landscape Professionals: Add “Florida-Friendly” to your resume

by Yvette Goodiel
January 28, 2022

Many of the landscape professionals I've spoken with have shared that they value licensing and certifications. Expanding their professional qualifications allows them to stand out as a leader in their field, earn the respect of their peers and ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Environment, Featured, Green Industry, Horticulture, Indian River Lagoon, Martin County, Special Topics, UF/IFAS Extension
green industry professional pruning shrubs; shows the work of green industry professionals

Licensing & Certification for the Green Industry Professional

by Yvette Goodiel
January 19, 2022

Green industry professionals work on residential and commercial landscapes, in garden centers and production nurseries, and more. The work can be varied and involve specialized skills in pruning, mowing, irrigation maintenance/installation, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Green Industry, Martin County, Pesticides, UF/IFAS Extension
landscaper planting/weeding. Article discusses the value of licensing and certifications for professional landscapers

Homeowners value licensed/certified green industry professionals

by Yvette Goodiel
September 24, 2021

In 2020, UF/IFAS Extension Martin County recruited homeowners and homeowners’ associations (HOA’s) to participate in a survey of their preferences for licensed/certified green industry professionals. We found that many respondents valued ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Florida Friendly Landscaping, GIBMP, Green Industry, Martin County, Pesticides, UF/IFAS Extension
Farmworkers harvesting food crop in Martin County.

Seguro Médico para Agricultores y Trabajadores Agrícolas

by Yvette Goodiel
February 24, 2021

Este artículo analiza algunas de las razones por las que los agricultores y los trabajadores agrícolas podrían beneficiarse especialmente de las oportunidades de obtener cobertura de seguro médico. Hasta el 15 de mayo de 2021, el seguro ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Green Industry, Martin County, Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Worker
Farmworkers harvesting food crop in Martin County.

Health Insurance for Farmers and Farmworkers

by Yvette Goodiel
February 24, 2021

This article discusses some of the reasons why farmers and farmworkers could especially benefit from opportunities to obtain health insurance coverage. Through May 15, 2021, health insurance is available through the Affordable Care Act special ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Green Industry, Martin County, Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Worker
Cut-outs of a family, with hearts and a stethoscope for an article about enrolling for Affordable Care Act health insurance.

Medical Insurance Available Through August 15, 2021

by Yvette Goodiel
February 24, 2021

If you don't have health insurance or want to change your insurance coverage, read on for more information. This article is also available in Spanish. What is the Affordable Care Act? Also known “Obamacare”, the Affordable Care Act ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Green Industry, Martin County, Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Worker
Cut-outs of a family, with hearts and a stethoscope for an article about enrolling for Affordable Care Act health insurance.

Seguro Médico Disponible Hasta Agosto 15, 2021

by Yvette Goodiel
February 24, 2021

Si no tiene seguro médico o desea cambiarlo, lea para obtener más información. ¿Qué es la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio? También conocida como "Obamacare", La Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA) tiene como objetivo ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Espanol, Green Industry, Martin County, Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Worker
Cut-outs of a family, with hearts and a stethoscope for an article about enrolling for Affordable Care Act health insurance.

Seguro Médico Disponible Hasta Mayo 15, 2021

by Yvette Goodiel
February 24, 2021

Si no tiene seguro médico o desea cambiarlo, lea para obtener más información. ¿Qué es la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio? También conocida como "Obamacare", La Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA) tiene como objetivo ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Green Industry, Martin County, Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Worker

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