Good things are growing in Orange County, Florida! Let’s keep our minds as sharp as our tools and learn together in 2026. The exciting line-up of classes is designed to build upon topics from the basics to specifics of commercial horticulture in Orange County!
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Commercial Horticulture classes are hosted on the third Wednesday of the month between January and October annually. With the exception of the national award-winning Landscape University winter series taught by an expert team, all of these following classes are led by me, Extension Agent Hannah Eason (formerly Wooten), with occasional special guest experts! Other classes are likely to be added based on opportunity and need, so get on our newsletters and follow us on social media.
Guess what? My colleagues teach cool classes right here in Orange County, too! Check out classes about chickens, vegetable gardening, sustainable landscaping, gARTening, bats, bees, canning, cheesemaking, homebuying, money management, and 4-H.
While my monthly classes are largely focused on teaching the $1 billion ornamental landscaping industry in Central Florida, UF/IFAS has so many opportunities to dive deeper into your passion to learn about the land. Check out some of our incredible statewide programs regularly offered by our specialists. Here are some other UF/IFAS Typical Grower Events and Resources You Should Know.
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, classes from all programs: ocextension.eventbrite.com
2026 Classes–Commercial Horticulture in Orange County
Typical Community Partner Classes Hosted at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
UF/IFAS works with community partners to provide trainings that are more subject matter specific. From new certifications, to deeper learning, to expanding your professional network, check out these professional associations that may offer opportunities of interest to you and your team!
International Society of Arboriculture—Florida Chapter (ISA-FL) https://members.floridaisa.org/event-calendar
Certified Pest Control Operators Association of Florida (CPCO) https://www.cpcoofflorida.org/events-schedule
Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) https://www.ftga.org/events/event_list.asp
Golf Course Superintendents of America Association (GCSAA) https://floridagcsa.com/events/event_list.asp?DGPCrSrt=&DGPCrPg=1
Other Local Classes and Networking
UF/IFAS Pest Management University at UF Mid Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka https://pestmanagementuniversity.org/
Florida Nursery Growers and Landscapers Association (FNGLA) https://fngla.org/
Please reach out if you are interested in a private training or a specific topic. Not all requests can be accommodated, but I am curious to hear your ideas and interests to see how we can make the best better, together! If you have ideas for educational projects at the Extension office, let me know!
Email me at hwooten@ufl.edu.
If you are looking to take classes and then obtain professional certifications, read the new procedures for managing professional pesticide and fertilizer licenses here: Pesticide Exam Sign Up Information
Have a happy healthy 2026, friends!
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