tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10104932184033135402024-03-13T01:35:44.503-04:00Polk Small FarmsThis blog is for Polk County Florida small farms and pesticide applicators as a method of communication and sharing information. This blog is administered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension Polk County Extension Agent, Mary Beth Henry.mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.comBlogger3587125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-85621040133606504852018-06-20T15:06:00.001-04:002018-06-20T15:06:06.779-04:00APMS meeting reminder Time is running out to make plans to attend the 58th Annual Meeting of the Aquatic Plant Management Society to be held July 15-18, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel and Conference Center. In addition to aquatic plant research and operational updates from across the country, the Program Committee has scheduled presentations focusing on issues in the Northeast Region, including on starrymbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-38801524334414602372018-05-24T15:58:00.001-04:002018-05-24T15:58:41.718-04:00FW: Tampa Bay Community Food Systems Internship Opportunity From: Ryals,Jessica Mendes Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 11:01 AM To: Ryals,Jessica Mendes <jessicaryals@ufl.edu> Subject: Tampa Bay Community Food Systems Internship Opportunity Tampa Bay Community Food Systems Internship Opportunity The Tampa Bay Community Food Systems Internship is a collaborative mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-37149180987683596982018-05-22T10:28:00.001-04:002018-05-22T10:28:25.156-04:00Florida Land Steward Update 5/18/18 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD UPDATE May 18, 2018 Have Land? Get a Plan and Stay Connected. Florida Land Steward is your source of assistance, information, events and resources. News, information and upcoming events below. Please share this update with your neighbors, colleagues and others that may be interested. mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-43869002326748850382018-04-17T15:47:00.001-04:002018-04-17T15:47:56.238-04:00Heartland CISMA: sign up now for annual workshop April 25th, a Glyphosate Friend or Foe webinar, job opportunities, and always more HEARTLAND CISMA NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS: <![if !supportLists]>1) <![endif]>SAVE THE DATE: Heartland CISMA annual workshop, April 25, 2018. Circle B Bar Reserve. The agenda is set and will include discussion about mapping approaches (always a hot topic), smutgrass treatment in ranchlands, evaluating alternative crop plantings, nonnative animals, and mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-86071969184357340262018-04-12T15:09:00.001-04:002018-04-12T15:09:50.900-04:00SFWMD Scientist 3 position open This is a land manager position working on the Kissimmee River, operating out of our Okeechobee Service Center. Main duties include overseeing exotic plant control contracts, conducting prescribed burns, overseeing cattle grazing leases and implementing other vegetation management activities. The link below provides more information on the position. https://mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-38260306823849507562018-03-28T12:17:00.001-04:002018-03-28T12:17:34.148-04:00County Forester Position Vacant - Lakeland District The Lakeland District is currently seeking to fill the CFA Forester position that covers Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties. This position is responsible for providing a wide variety of services that include private landowner assistance through forest management, cost share programs, urban forestry assistance, prescribed fire assistance, wildfire assistance, mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-13244836596192585722018-03-28T10:17:00.001-04:002018-03-28T10:17:13.341-04:00Summit 2018: Save-the-Date! Florida Organic Growers' annual statewide Organic Food & Farming Summit mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-23817349077727686402018-03-26T16:15:00.001-04:002018-03-26T16:15:27.862-04:00Fire Marshal Workshop Fire Safety Workshop View this email in your browser In This Issue mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-36944175790435987632018-03-20T13:58:00.001-04:002018-03-20T13:58:42.430-04:00Approved CEUs! Aquatic Weed Control Short Course 2018 The 2018 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course has been approved for 22 Florida CEUs! Please share this information with pesticide applicators, educators, and others who may be interested in attending. Thank you! mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-37844157996233407522018-03-13T15:45:00.001-04:002018-03-13T15:45:05.775-04:00New at ATTRA: Compost for Your Small Farm New Publication On Benefits of Adding Compost on a Small Farm ATTRA's new publication, How to Add Compost on Your Small Farm, is your guide to the benefits of compost regardless of farm size. Compost provides nutrients to plants, improves soil structure, increases water-holding capacity, and suppresses root <!--[if gte vml 1]>mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-78124996709934449972018-03-13T15:44:00.001-04:002018-03-13T15:44:33.567-04:00We invite you to join us! UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Field Day - April 5 Make plans now to join us for our Field Day on April 5! This special event will feature morning activities including program, student, & sponsor displays, special speakers, and research updates followed by a steak lunch and a field tour with updates on the beef enhancement projects. Just prior to lunch we will also be having the ribbon cutting ceremony for our newly completed mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-60874389812948367852018-03-13T15:35:00.001-04:002018-03-13T15:35:21.691-04:00New at ATTRA: Ecological Beekeeping Beekeeping: Considerations for the Ecological Beekeeper In this Powerpoint presentation, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Omar Rodriquez will help you understand some of the essential topics and challenges facing today's <!--[if gte vml 1]> <![endif]--><![if !vml]><![endif]>beekeepers. This mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-19897144097723771602018-03-13T14:10:00.000-04:002018-03-13T14:11:21.887-04:00Newly revised Efficacy of Herbicide AI Against Aquatic Weeds Please see the newly revised UF/IFAS Extension publication, Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds (2018), by S.F. Enloe, M.D. Netherland, W. Haller and K. Langeland of the University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants. Table 1 shows the effectiveness of 7 fast-acting (i.e., contact) herbicides for control of 40 aquatic weed species. Table 2 mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-55573529816689600542018-03-01T11:26:00.001-05:002018-03-01T11:26:17.480-05:00Soil Microbiology Short Course: Applications and Analyses of Mycorrhizal Associations July 9-11, 2018 | UF Campus, McCarty Hall B, Room 3108 | Gainesville FL Good News! Space is mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-38165375603612246742018-02-15T16:22:00.001-05:002018-02-15T16:22:04.008-05:00CEU class in Pinellas CEUs: 4 Aquatic, 4 Demonstration &Research, 2 Forestry, 2 Natural Areas Weed Management, 4 Private Applicator, 2 Right-of-Way, 1 CORE (487 or 482) Check out my upcoming classes (click here)! Jane Morse Commercial Horticulture University of Florida/IFAS Extension Pinellas County (727) 582-2562 jvmorse@ufl.edu UF/IFAS Extension provides mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-54981466667267614482018-02-15T16:20:00.001-05:002018-02-15T16:20:44.440-05:00WPS Train the Trainer and CEUs available Classes/CEUs at the Manatee County Extension View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Come join us for..mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-37793000023425532432018-02-15T09:48:00.001-05:002018-02-15T09:48:53.546-05:00Agritourism Workshop on March 7th in Quincy Exploring Opportunities in Agritourism workshop in Quincy View this email in your browsermbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-63106378240937620062018-02-14T11:19:00.001-05:002018-02-14T11:19:20.146-05:00UF/IFAS Berry Vegetable Times Newsletter The Winter 2018 Edition is now available for your use and information - http://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu/berry-vegetable-times-newsletter/. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Christine Cooley Office Assistant/Media Coordinator Univ. of Florida/IFAS/Gulf Coast REC 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598 (813) 419-6578 ccooley@ufl.edu http://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu &mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-66171790319803665822018-02-12T13:00:00.001-05:002018-02-12T13:00:16.075-05:00links for upcoming pesticide and wps trainings Register for upcoming pesticide training! WPS Feb. 22 in Palmetto - https://wps-ttt-manatee-2018.eventbrite.com June 14 and December 12 in Balm - https://wps-ttt-balm-2018.eventbrite.com Core and Private Prep CORE -March 29th, June 7th, Dec 11 in Balm - https://core-pesticide-privapp-manatee-2018.eventbrite.com PRIVATE -March 29th, June 7th, Dec 11 mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-41637014122350035872018-02-12T10:27:00.001-05:002018-02-12T10:27:52.517-05:00Florida Land Steward Update 2/9/18 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD UPDATE February 9, 2018 Have Land? Get a Plan and Stay Connected. Florida Land Steward is your source of assistance, information, events and resources. News, information and upcoming events below. Please share this update with your neighbors, colleagues and others that may be interested.mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-14816920723025881072018-02-06T09:54:00.000-05:002018-02-06T09:55:02.998-05:00Free East Central FL and Big Scrub CISMAs Workshop, March 1st - CEUs __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please join us for a free CISMA workshop during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. We will be focusing on bio controls, exotic animals, and hands on training of spatial data apps for smart phones. The attached flyer has a link to the workshop registration and location informationmbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-40785497855427276732018-02-01T11:05:00.000-05:002018-02-01T11:06:09.906-05:00South Florida APMS-February Meeting Save the Date South Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society General Meeting Announcement Save the Date! February 22, 2018 More Meeting details to follow When? Thursday,mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-54669431789191513782018-01-31T10:14:00.001-05:002018-01-31T10:14:09.494-05:00Register Today! Panhandle Fruit and Vegetable Conference Panhandle Fruit and mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-14743807292078510882018-01-31T10:10:00.001-05:002018-01-31T10:10:26.743-05:00position announcement - West Palm Beach, FL Please forward to anyone who may be interested in this junior-level Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) Site Coordinator position. This is position will work with our Sr. STA Site Coordinator to ensure effective day-to-day operations of our +60K acres of constructed wetlands. There is not a research component to the position per se, but some research collaboration may be possible. In mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1010493218403313540.post-91076840177271385252018-01-25T11:40:00.001-05:002018-01-25T11:40:45.601-05:00FW: 2018 UF-IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm - calendar This is Jimena Laporta, Faculty in Animal Sciences Department. I am reaching out to you to ask if you could please join us in sharing our 2018 UF-IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm Event by adding this date to the IFAS calendar Below you can find information to be shared as well as a flyer attached. Note there is a Facebook page with pictures from past events. The mbhenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188768661320764047noreply@blogger.com0