APMS Annual Meeting Reminder

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Site of the 56^th APMS annual meeting

 

Our room block at the Amway Grand Plaza is filling up fast.  The time is now to make your reservations for the 56^th Annual Meeting of the Aquatic Plant Management Society to be held July 17-20, 2016 at the historic Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI.  Hotel reservations can be made online at:   

https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=14232510

or by calling the Amway Grand Plaza at (800) 253-3590.  When making your reservations by phone, be sure to mention that you are part of the Aquatic Plant Management Society.  The cutoff date for reservations at the special group rate is June 23, 2016.  Our special APMS guest room rate is $134.00 for single and double occupancy per night plus applicable tax.  The meeting registration fees are $275.00 for a delegate and $130.00 for a guest (spouse, partner, child over 12 years of age) if received by June 23, 2016.  After this date, registration fees at the door will be $330.00 for a delegate and $155.00 for a guest. 

 

The pre-final agenda was recently uploaded to the APMS website. This will be an extraordinary meeting, so plan to attend and bring the family!  Please help us in planning for the 56^th Annual Meeting by submitting the Meeting Registration Form on the APMS website by June 23, 2016. 

 

 

Tommy W. Bowen

Duke Energy Carolinas

Water Strategy, Hydro Licensing, and Lake Services

13339 Hagers Ferry Road (MG03A3)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Office:  (980) 875-5422

Tommy.Bowen@duke-energy.com

     

 

SFAPMS-C.E.U Course Announcement- June 30, 2016

For questions, e-mail: info@sfapms.org or call  954.370.0041

 

South Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society General Meeting Announcement     When? Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.   Where? Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center 12800 Hagen Ranch Road Boynton Beach, FL 33437     Agenda   8:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M. Registration and Refreshments   Complimentary Breakfast Sponsored by Vortex Granular Systems- Michael Blatt  and R&K Pump & Equipment- Ken Byrd   8:15 A.M. - 9:05 A.M. Safety Precautions and Alternative Strategies  for Algal Control and Muck Degradation Patrick Simmsgeiger & Ballard Shearer- Diversified Waterscapes   9:05 A.M. - 9:55 A.M. Proper Maintenance of Mangrove Habitat Mark Lange- Green Space Consulting Chad Bates- Environmental Services Unlimited   9:55 A.M. - 10:15 A.M.  Break Walking tour of the Green Cay Wetlands   10:15 A.M. - 11:05 A.M. Update on Rules and Regulations Luna Phillips Esq. - Gunster Law   11:05 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Watershed Management and the Importance of Water Reuse Kevin Carter - Broward County Water & Wastewater Services   12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Complimentary Lunch Sponsored by Aquatic Biologists/ Lonza - Harry Knight   * 4 C.E.U.'s will be available for SFAPMS Members Guests are welcome to attend and earn C.E.U. credit at a charge of $20.00   REGISTER NOW... Click Here!   Click Here for Map & Directions       Learn More about SFAPMS Membership: Click Here!   Sponsorship Opportunities Available! _________________________________________________________________________________   Click Here!   South Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society Reservation Form- June 30, 2016   Name:  ________________________________________________________   Company Affiliation: ________________________________________________________   Address:  ________________________________________________________   City, State, Zip Code: ________________________________________________________   Telephone: _______________________________________________   E-mail: _______________________________________________________   Are you planning to stay for lunch?     ______ Yes     ______ No   _______ Member (FREE)       _______ Guest ($20.00)   SFAPMS 8930 State Road 84, No. 316 Davie, FL 33324   Online registration is available! Click Here!   Email: info@sfapms.org   (Phone) 954.370.0041  (Fax) 954.382.1893

 

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Chemically Speaking-Spring 2016 - PLEASE SEE PDF ATTACHMENT

We hope you enjoy reading our Chemically Speaking Spring 2016 edition.    Please download the PDF attachment.  Thank you.

 

MidSouth APMS Applicator Workshop (Sep 13, 2016)

On Tuesday September 13, 2016, the MidSouth Aquatic Plant Management Society will hold an aquatic applicator workshop during the 35th annual conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  This event will provide a recertification opportunity for individuals certified as aquatic pesticide applicators in the MidSouth and surrounding regions.  The morning session will include a 90 minute boat tour of Henderson Lake, which is located in the western portion of the Atchafalaya Basin.  Participants will experience first-hand invasive species, beautiful landscapes, and learn about current management efforts to control giant salvinia, hydrilla, water hyacinth, and other problematic aquatic species.  During the afternoon session, a classroom setting will utilized for several presentations focusing on plant identification, chemical control, biological control, and pesticide safety.  For more information on the workshop, please visit http://www.msapms.org/ or contact Christopher Mudge (Christopher.R.Mudge@usace.army.mil).

 

Thank you,

 

Chris

 

Christopher R. Mudge, PhD

Research Biologist

US Army ERDC

LSU School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences Baton Rouge, LA 70803

BlackBerry: 225-270-9661

Office: 225-578-1208       

Fax: 225-578-1403

Christopher.R.Mudge@usace.army.mil

CMudge@agcenter.lsu.edu

 

 

 

Application Deadline Extended: Financial Assistance Helps Nursery Owners Save Water

Financial Assistance Helps Nursery Owners Save Water

Application deadline extended to June 3

 

GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 24, 2016 — The deadline has been extended to June 3 for nursery owners in Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Volusia counties to apply for financial and technical assistance to install water conservation practices through a special sign-up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

 

Financial assistance will be available for eligible nursery owners to install evaporative cooling pad recovery systems or improve existing systems.  “In Florida, assisting agricultural producers conserve water is a top priority for NRCS.  One nursery with an improved recycled water nursery cooling pad system can save around 22,000 gallons a month.  Through this special funding we plan to assist nursery operations to implement practices that will save thousands of gallons of water per month,” said Florida State Conservationist, Russell Morgan.    

 

Although applications are accepted on a continuous basis for all programs, funding selections are typically made once a year. 

 

For more information or to apply, contact the NRCS district conservationists in the following counties:

Lake: Tavares Service Center, Suzy Daubert, 352-343-2481 X3 or 352-742-7005 x3

Seminole: Cocoa/Partnership Office, David Millard, 321-633-1702 x241

Orange & Osceola: Kissimmee Service Center, Chuck O’Rourke, 407-847-4465 x105

Polk: Bartow Service Center, Edward Sheehan, 863-533-2051 x3

Volusia: Deland Service Center, George Johnson, 386-985-4037 x3

 

To learn about technical and financial assistance available from NRCS, go to Getting Started with NRCS.

 

 

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FFL Program Coordinator Position is Posted! Closes June 1

Extension Advisory Leadership Committee and Extension Team, we’re so glad to have this position posted and ready for a whole lot of amazingly qualified applicants. Please help spread the word; the description and application information is at the link below. The position closes in one week, June 1. Thanks,

 

Nicole

 

http://ejob.bz/ATS/jb.do?reqGK=1010905&refresh=true&portalGK=2795

 

Nicole Walker

Extension Director and 4-H Youth/Community Development

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

P: 863.519.1045

W: http://polkextension.com

E: naw@ufl.edu

 

 

 

 

The Cultivator Newsletter - May 2016

 

Connecting farmers and food system innovators across Florida Published Monthly by the UF/IFAS Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Extension Team   Issue No. 8 May 2016       Introducing the Farm to School, Farm to Community Team   The team works with local partners as well as state and federal agencies to improve the health of Florida citizens while benefiting farmers and the local economy.  Read More        Keeping your leafy vegetables looking fresh at the farmers' market Do you struggle to keep your greens looking great at your farmers market display? We have plenty of tips for you! - Read More!      Quick Links   - Small Farms Program Website - UF/IFAS Extension near you - UF/IFAS Virtual Field Day - The Cultivator Newsletter     Archive - Upcoming Conference: Panhandle Fruit & Vegetable Conference       Upcoming Regional Conference October 11, 2016 Marianna, FL More information here           Upcoming Events      Northwest Florida   - 2016 Master Goat and Sheep Certification    Program. May 20-21, and June 3-4, Quincy   For more information and registration here   - Gulf Coast Farm to Table - Networking event   May 23 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm (CDT), Cantonment   More information and registration here - North Florida Peach Variety Meeting   May 31 from 10:00am-12:00pm, Quincy   More information here - FAMU Farm Fest 2016   June 11 from 10am-3:00pm, Quincy   For more information and registration here  - Panhandle Fruit & Vegetable Conference   October 11, 2016, Jackson County   More information here   Registration will be open in June Northeast Florida   - High Tunnel Production in Northeast Florida   May 24 from 10:00am-12:00pm, Jacksonville   More information and registration here   - Florida Farmers' Network   June 27 from 9:00am-5:00pm, Gainesville   More information and free registration here - Florida Farmers' Network   July 12 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Jacksonville   More information and free registration here   - Soil Microbiology Short Course: Applications    and  Analysis of Mycorrhizal Associations.   July 11-13, 2016, Gainesville   Registration and more info here Central Florida    - FSPCA Training - to become "Preventative   Controls Qualified Individual" for Food Safety    June 1 - 3, Orlando   More information and registration  here         Send us your events to share!!!  South Central Florida   - How to Start a Food Business in Florida   May 27, 2016; Immokalee   More information and registration here - Tampa Bay Cottage Industry Expo   July 30, from 9:00am-3:30pm, Wesley Chapel, FL   More information and registration here - FSPCA Training - to become "Preventative   Controls Qualified Individual" for Food Safety   August 9 - 11, Wimauma   More information and registration  here - Canning Under the Cottage Law   November 4 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bartow   More information and registration here     South Florida - Localecopia Meet and Greet     May 25 from 1:00pm-3:00pm, Palm Beach   RSVP to info@localecopia.org - South Florida Bee College   August 12-13, Davie, FL   For more information email honeybee@ifas.ufl.edu   - FSPCA Training - to become "Preventative   Controls Qualified Individual" for Food Safety   September 7 -9, Fort Pierce   More information and registration here     - Regional Small Farms Conference   November 1-2, Fort Pierce, FL   More information forthcoming.   ---------   Other Events outside Florida - Southern SARE Cover Crop Conference   July 18-19, 2016, Mt. Olive and Goldsboro,    North Carolina   More information here       News and Announcements Relevant Publications - Turning Florida lanws into food - Orlando.   More here  - UF/IFAS Extension backyard poultry seminar. More   here  - Loans from USDA's FSA now can support storage and post-harvest equipment for farmers who sell at local markets. More here    - UF/IFAS Publication: Leafy Greens in   Hydroponics and Protected Culture for Florida.   Open here  - UF/IFAS Publication: Management of Cucurbit   Downy Mildew in Florida. Open here  - UF/IFAS Publication: School Gardens? A Growing   part of Schools. Open here - Lowering soil pH to Optimize Nutrient   Management and Crop Production. Open here          About this Newsletter. The Cultivator is an online monthly newsletter  published by the UF/IFAS Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Extension Team.    The objectives of the newsletter are to share practical production and marketing information  and build a strong network among small and medium scale farmers  and other food system stakeholders across Florida.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   About us The UF/IFAS Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Extension Team is a collaboration of about 140 University State and County Faculty Extension across Florida. The team works on supporting small and medium scale farms  and strengthening local and regional food systems.   We hope that you find this online newsletter useful. 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