Monday, March 31, 2014

Exam Session Offered - Dade City, FL

Dear FL Nature Coast Horticulture Industry,

 

UF-IFAS Extension of Pasco County will be offering a free open exam session on Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 9am to 12pm. This exam session will be held in Clayton Hall on the Pasco County Fairgrounds. All categories will be offered except Pesticide Control Operator and Limited.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP with either the Pasco County Extension Office or Cami Esmel McAvoy by April 15, 2014 to ensure the proper exam is available.

 

A valid pesticide license is required for those who apply or supervise the application of restricted use pesticides. No exam review is offered at this session, therefore no CEUs will be available.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 352-793-2728 x 234 or cami13@ufl.edu.

 

Thank you!

 

Sincerely,

Cami Esmel McAvoy

 

 

 

Camille “Cami” E. Esmel McAvoy, Ph.D.

University of Florida/IFAS Extension
Multi-County Commercial Horticulture Agent
Sumter & Pasco Counties

7620 SR 471, Ste. 2
Bushnell, FL 33513-8716
(352)793-2728 Ext. 234
cami13@ufl.edu

Multi-County Commercial Horticulture Webpage

 

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UF/IFAS in the news March 28, 2014

UF/IFAS in the news for March 28, 2014:

 

FDACS 'Food Connect' targets school food buyers

http://highlandstoday.com/list/highlands-agri-leader-news/fdacs-food-connect-targets-school-food-buyers-20140326/

 

Knowledge Can Prevent Plant Problems (Leon)

http://blogs.tallahassee.com/community/2014/03/26/knowledge-can-prevent-plant-problems/

 

Virtual Tour: High-Tech Citrus Nursery Greenhouse Unveiled (Orange, MREC)

http://www.growingproduce.com/citrus/virtual-tour-high-tech-citrus-nursery-greenhouse-unveiled/

 

Naturalist program offers expert information (Escambia, Santa Rosa)

http://www.pnj.com/article/20140326/NEWS01/303260023/Naturalist-program-offers-expert-infomation

 

Things to do this weekend in Hernando County (Hernando)

http://hernandotoday.com/he/list/entertainment/things-to-do-this-weekend-in-hernando-county-20140327/

 

Southern Gardening: Postpone Lawn Fertilization, Protect Bees (Escambia)

http://wuwf.org/post/southern-gardening-postpone-lawn-fertilization-protect-bees

 

Late Winter and Early Spring Pruning in the Landscape (Gulf)

http://www.starfl.com/society/society-news/late-winter-and-early-spring-pruning-in-the-landscape-1.296720

 

April Agriculture and Natural Resources Program

http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/april-agriculture-and-natural-resources-program-18573196

 

 

UF, other news:

UF's push for pre-eminence ahead of schedule

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140327/ARTICLES/140329622?tc=cr

 

Firm will get about $186 million to manage UF Online

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140327/ARTICLES/140329618/1182?Title=Firm-will-get-about-186-million-to-manage-UF-Online

 

Teaching-development network gets Bill and Melinda Gates grant

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_570ac386-b640-11e3-b448-001a4bcf887a.html

 

UF Board of Trustees talk tuition, admissions

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_fc6c5f98-b63f-11e3-9f75-001a4bcf887a.html

 

University of Florida Researchers Say Gold-Based Drug Shows Promise

http://www.bioresearchonline.com/doc/university-of-florida-researchers-say-gold-based-drug-shows-promise-0001

 

State college bachelor degree 'mission creep' becomes focus of Senate tuition proposal

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/state-college-bachelor-degree-mission-creep-becomes-focus-of-senate/2172248

 

A step toward artificial life: Scientists create synthetic yeast chromosome that could revolutionize medicine
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2591458/A-step-artificial-life-Scientists-create-synthetic-yeast-chromosome-revolutionise-medicine.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Gators advance to fourth straight Elite Eight with win over UCLA

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140327/ARTICLES/140329603?tc=cr

 

 

Central FL Water Initiative (April 16) and Worker Protection Standards (April 3)

 

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Mar 27, 2014 01:35 pm | noreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)

The Central Florida Water Initiative is a collaboration of different stakeholders and regulators to look at the sustainability of the water resources at the conversion points of three water management districts in an area that includes southern Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Polk counties. The three water management districts, along with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (

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Mar 27, 2014 01:08 pm | noreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)

On February 20, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed changes to the agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) to increase protections from pesticide exposure for the nation's 2 million agricultural workers and their families.  They are seeking input on the changes that are being proposed.  Here is an EPA factsheet on the changes and compares with what is already in

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Mar 27, 2014 12:05 pm | noreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)

April 22: Core and Private Applicator Training and Exams Core 8:30am-10:35am, Private 10:35am-11:40pm, Manatee County Extension Service, Palmetto, FL. Two separate exam prep classes will be held to help you prepare for the Core and Private Applicator RUP (Restricted Use Pesticide) license exams. Exams will be offered immediately following the classes. However, you do not have to take the

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Mar 27, 2014 12:02 pm | noreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)

There are a few more factsheets for your perusal from IFAS EDIS our Electronic Data Information Source.  This week we've got factsheets on trees, diseases and weeds for your reading pleasure.  This one is entitled Plumeria:  Propagation from Cuttings http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP48900.pdf Here is one on identification and control of Impatiens Downey Mildew  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/

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Regular Registration Deadline April 4th | 2014 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course

 

 

 

  May 5-8, 2014

 

Ft. Lauderdale Coral Springs Marriott

 

11775 Heron Bay Blvd.

Coral Springs, FL 33076

PH: 954-753-5598

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Why You Should Attend

- Earn 22 Florida CEUs

- Take Florida Certification Exams

- Exam Study and Q&A Sessions

- Interactive Calibration & Training Sessions

- Live Plant ID Sessions

- Re-certify in Florida's Aquatics, Natural Areas, Right-of-Way, Ornamental & Turf, or Forestry.

 

 

 

  • Check out our great Agenda to see who is speaking!

 

 

 

NEW Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Mini-Course!

Not taking an exam at the short course?

Interested in learning more about aquatic ecosystem restoration? 

Want to build your toolkit or break into the

 market?

Join us after the short course for a half-day mini-course!  

The mini-course will take place during the exams and will provide practical instruction for those interested in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration. The cost is $60 and covers all mini-course materials. Deadline to pre-register is April 21st

 

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The Regular Registration Deadline is this
FRIDAY! Register now to avoid the fee increase! 

 

$290 | April 4, 2014

MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION!

The deadline to make your hotel reservation is April 13th!  Book online using group code aqtaqta to access the group rate of $107/night.  Or call 954-753-5598 and ask for the Aquatic Weed Rate.

Hotel Reservation Deadline:

April 13, 2014

 

 

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