In 2014, a new law took effect requiring all commercial fertilizer applicators (for hire) to have a license. This law was passed in 2009. A requirement that must be completed to obtain this license is to successfully complete a Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) training class. One option to fulfill this requirement is to take the GI-BMP class on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at the UF IFAS Extension Washington County office. 1424 Jackson Ave. East Wing. Chipley, FL 32428
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These classes instruct green industry professionals in techniques of fertilizer, pesticide and irrigation application that help reduce and prevent pollution caused by runoff and leaching. Runoff and leaching is usually driven by rainfall and creates non-point source pollution. By learning how to implement the safest methods of fertilizer and pesticide application into their daily work, green industry professionals can do their part in the effort to maintain and improve Florida’s water quality and environment.
After receiving a certificate of completion, it costs $25.00 to receive a limited certification for urban landscape commercial fertilizer application. A person possessing such a certification is not subject to additional local testing. The certification expires 4 years after the date of issuance and needs to be renewed at that time. Florida City and County employees that apply fertilizer as part of their job duties do not need to obtain the license to be in compliance with the new fertilizer rule, but they must complete the training and obtain a certificate of completion from the GI-BMP program. For questions please contact Matthew Orwat at 850-638-6180 or mjorwat@ufl.edu
The GI-BMP program has FDACS approval for CEUs:
- 2. 487 / 482 GENERAL STANDARDS/CORE
- 2 GENERAL STANDARDS/CORE 2ORNAMENTAL AND TURF PEST CONTROL
- 2LIMITED CERTIFICATION LAWN AND ORNAMENTAL
- 2LIMITED CERTIFICATION COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE MAINT.
- 2COMMERCIAL LAWN AND ORNAMENTAL
- 2LIMITED URBAN FERTILIZER
- 2PRIVATE APPLICATOR AG PEST CONTROL
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