Thursday, March 31, 2011

Food Defense Courses for April, May, and June - Seats Are Still Open for the AWR 151 Course in Winter Haven on April 7

Good Afternoon Domestic Security and Agricultural Partners:

 

Just a reminder of the Agroterrorism Preparedness Courses being offered over the next three months.

 

Please follow the instructions below to sign up for these courses, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

Art

 

PS - For those interested in picking up AWR 151, we still have spaces left for that course being offered in Winter Haven on April 7.

 

 

Art Johnstone, Program Planning Coordinator

Office of Agricultural Emergency Preparedness

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Art.Johnstone@freshfromflorida.com

Office - (850) 245-1322

 

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Emergency Preparedness is collaborating with several training partners to offer Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certified courses in Florida.  All courses are open to all United States Citizens, and are free of charge through DHS grant funding.

 

Training partners include the Western Institute of Food Safety and Security at the University of California-Davis, the Center for Agriculture and Food Safety and Preparedness at the University of Tennessee-College of Veterinary Medicine, the University of Florida-Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences,  and the Regional Domestic Security Task Forces.

 

The following courses will be offered in Florida in the months of April, May and June, 2011:

 

·         AWR 151 – Understanding the Dangers of Agroterrorism  A ½-day introductory course on the topic of agroterrorism, aimed at raising awareness of the need to identify and defend against pathogens, chemical and biological contaminants, and other hazards that affect the safety of the foods we eat.  The course stresses the importance of responding to incidents of intentional contamination as well as natural disasters using the “all hazards” approach. This training has been approved for 3.5 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health Professionals.

·         AWR 155 Response:  Principles of Frontline Response to Agroterrorism and Food Systems’ Disasters A 1-day course focusing on how an effective frontline emergency response can reduce or mitigate the effects of an agricultural emergency, an act of agroterrorism or other food system disaster.  Frontline agricultural and public safety response teams, including personnel from the county, regional, state and federal agencies, will be provided with a comprehensive program formed around the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the concept of Unified Command.  This training has been approved for 5.0 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health Professionals.

·         AWR 156 Recovery:  Principles of Planning and Implementing Recovery  A 1-day course focusing on the fundamental framework for orchestrating the recovery from an incident of agroterrorism.  The course will cover the four critical factors for success in a community recovery effort; identification of the components of a recovery plan targeted at minimizing the economic impact to the community and its citizens; and the identification of community resources and assets available for building partnerships. This training has been approved for 6.0 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health Professionals.

·         MGT 337 – Food Vulnerability Assessment Training Course  This 1 ½-day course is designed to assist food regulation, law enforcement, government partners, and industry personnel in the prevention and deterrence of terrorist and criminal acts that target the food industry. Participants will learn to use the CARVER + Shock method to perform detailed vulnerability assessments of agricultural facilities.  The realistic, hands-on training incorporates videos of actual facilities and interactive case studies with practical exercises. You will learn to assess vulnerabilities both at the community and the individual facility level, and to identify and implement mitigation measures to reduce vulnerabilities  This training has been approved for 11.5 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health Professionals.

·         PER 259 – Sharing Information and Intelligence Related to Food Importation and Transportation  A 1-day course designed to prepare participants to utilize and implement effective sharing of information and intelligence to enhance food safety and defense related to food importation and transportation. It is targeted towards Law Enforcement, state Fusion Center personnel, emergency managers and responders, agricultural extension, public health, food and agriculture professionals, transportation industry, and federal, state, local, tribal and regional officials. This training has been approved for 7.5 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health Professionals.

 

 

AWR Course Offerings:

 

Ø  April 7, 2011 in Winter Haven, FL  AWR 151 Awareness:  Understanding the Dangers of Agroterrorism * Seats Still Open

Ø  April 20, 2011 in Miami, FL  AWR 155 Response:  Principles of Frontline Response to Agroterrorism and Food Systems Disasters

Ø  April 21, 2011 in Homestead, FL  AWR 156 Recovery:  Principles of Planning and Implementing Recovery

Ø  May 11, 2011 in Ft. Myers, FL  AWR 155 Response:  Principles of Frontline Response to Agroterrorism and Food Systems Disasters

Ø  May 12, 2011 in Sarasota, FL  AWR 155 Response:  Principles of Frontline Response to Agroterrorism and Food Systems Disasters

Ø  June 8, 2011 in Seffner, FL  AWR 156 Recovery:  Principles of Planning and Implementing Recovery

Ø  June 9, 2011 in Sanford, FL  AWR 156 Recovery:  Principles of Planning and Implementing Recovery

To register for one of the AWR courses listed or to get more detailed information on these courses, click on the following link: http://wifss.ucdavis.edu/agroterrorism/classes/classesbydate.php

 

 

MGT and PER Course Offerings:

 

Ø  April 26-27, 2011 in Miami, FL  MGT 337 Food Vulnerability Assessment Training Course

Ø  May 10-11, 2011 in Sanford, FL  MGT 337 Food Vulnerability Assessment Training Course

Ø  May 26, 2011 in Winter Haven, FL  PER 259 Sharing Information and Intelligence Related to Food Importation and Transportation

Ø  June 28, 2011 in Jacksonville, FL  Per 259 Sharing Information and Intelligence Related to Food Importation and Transportation

To register for one of the MGT/PER courses listed or to get more detailed information on these courses, click on the following link: http://flsart.org/mgtcourses/

 

 

 

If you have questions or comments regarding any of these courses, please contact John Burkette with the Office of Agricultural Emergency Preparedness, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at John.Burkette@freshfromflorida.com or (850) 245-1387.

 

 

 

IFAS in the news, 3/30

Good morning! Here is today's IFAS news:

UF's impact on Florida was $8.76 billion in 2009-10, study finds http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110329/ARTICLES/110329385/-1/entertainment?Title=UF-s-impact-on-Florida-was-8-76-billion-in-2009-10-study-finds

Garden Q&A: Surprisingly, a litchi tree is growing here (Duval County) http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2011-03-29/story/garden-qa-surprisingly-litchi-tree-growing-here

Commissioners say no to Pinellas Green Home http://www.tbnweekly.com/pinellas_county/content_articles/032911_pco-03.txt

Re-writing the septic-tank-fertilizer-nitrogen gospel (Marion County) http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/03/re-writing-the-septic-tank-fertilizer-nitrogen-gospel.html

Local 4-H announces summer day camps (Alachua County and area) http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110330/ARTICLES/110339984/1169?Title=Local-4-H-announces-summer-day-camps


Other news of note:

FDA weighs food dye, hyperactivity link
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/03/30/fda.food.dye.health/

New prisons chief making big changes in prison system http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/03/30/2140215/new-prisons-chief-making-big-changes.html

6-8 hours of sleep helps cut flab
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/fitness/6-8-hours-of-sleep-helps-cut-flab/articleshow/7824714.cms

Reitz Union lacks funds for renovations
http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_7124ebb6-5a81-11e0-bcb7-001cc4c03286.html

How high will Florida raise tuition?
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/03/29/2140473/how-high-will-florida-raise-tuition.html

SFC's $17 million fine arts hall is close to being ready http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110329/ARTICLES/110329376/1169?Title=SFC-s-17-million-fine-arts-hall-is-close-to-being-ready

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Landscape Trade Show tomorrow!

Walk in registration is still available.

See the flyer here for details.

http://polk.ifas.ufl.edu/AG_Safety/files/pdf/Calendar/FINALTRADESHOWBROCHURE.pdf

 

Mary Beth Henry

Small Farms/Pesticide Licensing

Extension Agent I, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

1702 HWY. 17 S, Bartow, FL 33831 T: 863.519.8677 x 102  F: 863.534.0001

mbhenry@ufl.edu     http://polksmallfarms.com http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu/ 

No Farmers No Food

 

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IFAS in the news, 3/29

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Good morning! This is always an open invitation, but if any of you happen to know of colleagues, etc. who might like to be on the IFAS news listserv, please let us know -- more than happy to add them.

Here is today's IFAS news:

City to hold energy seminar (Volusia County) http://www.news-journalonline.com/business/local-business/2011/03/29/city-to-hold-energy-seminar.html

News & Notes (St. Johns, "wildcrafting" header) http://staugustine.com/living/community/2011-03-28/news-notes

Oranges, grapefruit but peaches in Highlands? (Highlands County) http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2011/mar/29/LANEWSO1-oranges-grapefruit-but-peaches-in-highlan/

Science/world/state/UF:

To the brain the pain of rejection really hurts
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jyC8gfTWOW_8vRgS6cQBhwsOVD3A?docId=c33b34698a2d446b9eafa88bffbd7837

An Older Generation Falls Prey to Eating Disorders http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/an-older-generation-falls-prey-to-eating-disorders/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Japan finds plutonium at stricken nuclear plant
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/28/us-japan-quake-idUSTRE72A0SS20110328

FAMU to lay off 200
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20110329/FAMU/103290316/FAMU-to-lay-off-200

UF buildings lack funding
http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_14013aa6-59a6-11e0-af78-001cc4c03286.html

It's time again to read and bake
http://news.ufl.edu/2011/03/28/read-and-bake/

Monday, March 28, 2011

Posts from Manatee Ornamental Production for 03/28/2011



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Welcome from Kathy and Dave

Mar 25, 2011 11:04 am | Dave

Hello!  My name is Kathy Oliver and I am one of those rare native Floridians and a graduate of the University of Florida.  I have been a part-time Program Assistant with UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension Service since 2006, working with … Continue reading

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Soil Fumigation Changes Continue

Mar 24, 2011 10:08 am | Dave

The EPA has created a new virtual toolbox for information on soil fumigation, which is available at: http://1.usa.gov/fhyJK5 The soil fumigants toolbox now provides easy access to a variety of soil fumigant training, outreach, and other resource materials for applicators … Continue reading

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Followup on QR Codes

Mar 23, 2011 04:38 pm | Dave

I ran into another article on QR codes. This time it seems Home Depot is launching a new QR code initiative nationwide across 2,200 stores. They're beginning with a Martha Stewart campaign. Retailers and other suppliers should sit up and … Continue reading

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How to Register a New Nursery In Florida

Mar 17, 2011 01:31 pm | Dave

A father and son came in the other day to find out how to register a nursery. I'd like to share what I learned. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) contains the Division of Plant Industry (DPI). DPI … Continue reading

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Important Marketing Trend – QR Codes

Mar 13, 2011 09:57 pm | Dave

Have you seen strange images like this before? They're called QR (Quick Response) codes. QR Codes like the one on the right or a Microsoft Tag, below it, are appearing In the advertising of many different types of magazines, including … Continue reading

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Here is an update from the USDA about rectifying past discrimination issues among women and Hispanic farmers and ranchers...Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Assistant Attorney General West Announce Process to Resolve Discrimination Claims of Hispanic and Women Farmers Obama Administration's Efforts Will Bring Finality to Longstanding Claims of Discrimination in USDA Program Delivery WASHINGTON

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IFAS in the news, 3/28

Good morning! Here is today's IFAS news:

Drink it all in
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/mar/26/drink-it-all-in/

Things to do in Hernando County this week ("Monday" section)
http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/things-to-do-in-hernando-county-this-week/1159896

Manatee County Extension Service Offers Classes and Nature Tours for April http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2011/03/27/community/manatee_county_extension_service_offers_classes_and_nature_tours_for_april/

Bartow Area Community Calendar
http://www.polkcountydemocrat.com/articles/2011/03/26/entertainment/doc4d8d0a280a7f3712657627.txt

Bladderwort colors local lakes in spring (Hillsborough County) http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/mar/27/PBANEWSO5-bladderwort-colors-local-lakes-in-spring/

Swiftmud awards $120K in grants (Polk County) http://www.newschief.com/article/20110326/NEWS/103265150/1021/news01?Title=Swiftmud-awards-120K-in-grants

Free 3-Gallon Trees (Escambia County)
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=49217

April is Water Conservation Month (Charlotte County) http://www.waterworld.com/index/display/news_display/1386512899.html


Other news:

How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick http://www.npr.org/2011/03/24/132745785/how-western-diets-are-making-the-world-sick

USF aims big in efforts to rebrand and reinvent its medical school
http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/usf-aims-big-in-efforts-to-rebrand-and-reinvent-its-medical-school/1160129

State deficit puts UF repairs and new construction on hold
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110328/ARTICLES/110329486/1169?Title=State-deficit-puts-UF-repairs-and-new-construction-on-hold-

Rain likely in the afternoons this week
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110327/ARTICLES/110329506/1169?Title=Rain-likely-in-the-afternoons-this-week

CEUs Announced for the 2011 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course!

CEUs Announced for this year's Short Course!
Earn up to 22 CEUs!   

 

2011 Aquatic Weed Control
Short Course

May 3-5, 2011
Coral Springs Marriott
Coral Springs, Florida

www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aw

 

Greetings!

The Short Course Agenda and CEU breakdown is now available! So register today to take part in the 2011 Aquatic Weed Short Course to be held May 3-5, 2011 at the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club, and Convention Center in Coral Springs, FL.

The short course is designed to benefit those new to the industry and experienced professionals seeking a comprehensive update. Topics include: 
 
· General Standards (CORE) Training
· Pesticide Application Equipment Calibration Training
· Plant Identification
· Aquatic Pest Control Category Training
· Natural Areas Weed Management Training    

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Right-of-Way Weed Management Training 

 

Register Online Today!

Registration is now available for the 2011 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course. Be sure that your organization is budgeted to attend this valuable training.

Regular Reduced Registration Fee

(By April 8, 2011) $290.00


Late Registration Fee

(After April 8, 2011) $340.00
Student Registration Fee
$115.00
 
CLICK HERE to register today! The registration fee, combined with funds contributed by our generous sponsors, provides each attendee with the educational program, course materials, a Book of Presentations, morning, mid-day and afternoon refreshments, and Tuesday evening's welcome reception.

 

CEUs and Certification Exams

Up to 22 Florida Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned by attending this course.

Click Here to view the 2011 CEU Chart

A representative from the Florida Pesticide Certification Office will be available at the short course to answer questions regarding CEUs and Florida licensing requirements.  

Commercial, Public and/or Private Pesticide Applicator Certification testing will be offered on Thursday, May 5th from 1:15 - 4:30pm.
There is no charge for taking an exam.  Please visit the conference website for more information on the available exams.

 

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