Tuesday, November 11, 2014

FW: Upcoming UF Small Farms Academy Programs // FL Small Farm

Hello to all,

The UF Small Farms Academy is proud to announce its upcoming programs:

 

Building Your Own Farm's Food Safety Manual

Description:  This one day workshop targeted to fruit and vegetable field or greenhouse operations will help growers to actually develop their own food safety manuals. The classes will be done in a computer and will guide farmers thru all the steps needed to pass a third party audit.

Date and Location: November 21, 2014 at Live Oak, FL

To register visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/13152442309 

Questions? Contact Dilcia Toro at dtoro@ufl.edu or (386)362-1725 ext. 116

 

Drip Irrigation School

Description: This two-day program covers design, maintenance and operation of a drip irrigation system.  It is perfect for the small farmer who wants to learn how to set-up and use a system, how to schedule irrigation events, about fertigation and chemigation and troubleshooting.

Date and Location: November 18-19, 2014 at Live Oak, FL

To register visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/12579941945 

Questions? Contact Bob Hochmuth at (386)362-1725 ext.103 / bobhoch@ufl.edu or Aparna Gazula at (352)955-2402 / agazula@ufl.edu 

 

Small Scale Mushroom Production

Description: This hands-on one-day workshop will teach participants how to select, grow, harvest, and market mushrooms appropriate for Florida. Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms will be addressed during this program.

Date and Location: January 23, 2015 at Live Oak, FL

To register visit: http:// www.eventbrite.com/e/13874666501 

Questions? For general questions contact Aparna Gazula at (352)955-2402 / agazula@ufl.edu or Carolyn Saft at (386) 362-2771 / csaft318@ufl.edu. For registration questions contact Karen Hancock at (386)362-1725 ext.101 / khancock@ufl.edu .

 

Hydroponic Workshop "Starting a Successful Hydroponic Business"

Description: This workshop will feature hands-on activities inside 3 greenhouses, a shade house and 2 tunnel structures.  It is perfect for the small farmer wanting to start a business using controlled growing systems. Topics covered: Structures for protected culture, starting transplants, soilless media systems, IPM, water and nutrient management, specialty crops. This class will be held on two different dates:

March 16-17, 2015 at Live Oak, FL, http://www.eventbrite.com/e/12569151671 

March 20-21, 2015 at Live Oak, FL, http://www.eventbrite.com/e/12569847753 

Questions? Contact Bob Hochmuth at (386)362-1725 ext.103 / bobhoch@ufl.edu or Wanda Laughlin at (386)362-1725 ext.104 / solus@ufl.edu 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

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paid internships at DWI in California

Two full-time paid internships available at:

Diversified Waterscapes Inc

Santa Ana, CA

Description

Aquatic Service Technician 6am - 2:30pm (Southern California) (California)
compensation: $14 = $18
SUMMARY
Since 1973 Diversified Waterscapes Inc has been a leader in providing aquatic water products and management services for lakes, streams, ponds and other aquatic features for homeowners associations, golf courses, cities and corporate entities. This position involves working in and around bodies of water. We skim debris from the water surface, turn off and pull pumps for repair and cleaning, treat water with our aquatic treatment products and perform additional tasks, such as fish stocking, lake mapping, depth analysis and muck removal. The employees of DWI take pride in contributing to the success of the company. Visit our website at www.dwiwater.com to find out more about us!

REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Able to swim in deep water
• Current DMV report to be submitted with resume
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License with no more than 1 point
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Mechanical abilities and experience with boats, trucks and equipment
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language, with fellow technicians , office personnel and customers
• Bilingual helpful but not required
• Timely attendance
• Ability to take direction
• Self-starter and problem-solver
• Ability to rely on experience, common sense and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to meet given deadlines and project goals
• Adherence to DWI processes, methodologies and policies at all times
• We perform criminal background checks and drug screening

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure each aquatic environment is free of dead waterfowl and fish, debris and trash
• Clean all skimmer and intake baskets, brush rocks and waterfalls
• Check all pump equipment if pumps are in need of repair and, using proper form, notify corporate office in writing
• Work outside in the heat and sun with boats and other equipment
• Survey water features and make determination regarding the use and application of our aquatic treatment products
• Water analysis (DO, pH, Ammonia, etc.)
• Maintain vehicles by: washing, regular maintenance, clean interior, check fluid levels weekly
• Write recommendations regarding status of property's aquatic environment
• Be aware of after-hours emergency calls (weekdays after hours and weekends)
• Keep tools, parts, and equipment neat, orderly, and accounted for
• Maintain organized and clean working environment
• Manage workload by setting priorities with team, consistently improves team results by taking initiative and assuming more responsibility
• Effectively communicate with fellow technicians, office personnel and customers
• Maintain communication with Homeowners' Associations, Golf Courses, Apartment

Monday, November 10, 2014

Aquatics Applicator & Supervisor positions open at Clarke in south Florida

We have another opening for a RFT Aquatics Applicator at our Wellington office and we have an opening for an Operations Supervisor overseeing Mosquito and Aquatics operations in South Florida that is going to be opening up.

 

Please see the attached job descriptions for more information.

 

Kim Schulke 

Human Resources Manager

 

  

 

159 North Garden Avenue

Roselle, IL 60172

kschulke@clarke.com

630.671.3031  Office

630.582.0706  Fax

 

Ask me about Clarke’s Day of Caring on July 22, 2014!

 

Over the last 3 years, Clarke employees around the WORLD have paused for one day during the season to work TOGETHER, caring for the planet.

 

To date, Clarke has donated 5,211 hours to the environment, 1,906 in 2014 alone!

 

P Go Green: Please do not print this e-mail unless you really need to!

Monday, November 3, 2014

ARS Newslink: October 27 - October 31, 2014

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October 31, 2014
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New Imaging Technique Leads to Better Understanding of Freezing in Plants A new imaging technique allows USDA scientists to find out what happens to plant tissues when they freeze. (10/27) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/141027.htm

Literature Searches Benefit from Location Tagging A new search engine co-developed by USDA researchers uses geotags to allow users to search for scientific papers by selecting a location on a map. (10/29) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/141029.htm

First Linkage Map of Creeping Bentgrass Completed
USDA researchers have completed the first genetic linkage map for creeping bentgrass which will assist in breeding of important traits like disease resistance. (10/31)
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/141031.htm

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Environmental Horticulture Newsletter Fall 2014

The Fall 2014 issue of Environmental Horticulture News is attached and available online at the link below.  Please forward to those who might be interested.

 

Fall 2014 ENH Newsletter

 

Thank you.

 

Treva R. Damron

Executive Secretary

Environmental Horticulture

University of Florida

352-273-4791

 

UF/IFAS in the news, 11/3

Good morning. Your UF/IFAS news:

 

New limpograss varieties released

https://www.morningagclips.com/new-limpograss-varieties-released/?utm_content=articles&utm_campaign=NLCampaign&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_term=newsletteredition&utm_medium=email

 

Cooperative Extension & USDA Award Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity (fourth item)

http://aplublog.blogspot.com/2014/11/cooperative-extension-usda-award-top.html

 

Cindale Farms Honored as Jackson County Agricultural Innovators

http://fosterfollynews.com/2014/11/02/cindale-farms-honored-as-jackson-county-agricultural-innovators/

 

Junior horticulturalist wins national award (St. Johns/4-H)

http://staugustine.com/living/sunday-life/2014-11-01/junior-horticulturalist-wins-national-award#.VFd93PnF-PY

 

Repair patchy lawns with sod or overseed (Alachua/Marion)

http://www.ocala.com/article/20141101/COLUMNISTS/141029583/-1/news06

 

Flagler County Extension notes

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20141101/NEWS0402/141109985

 

Sarasota County extension service opens community gardens to the public

http://www.bradenton.com/2014/11/01/5448406_sarasota-county-extension-service.html?rh=1

 

Florida’s artificial reef system has a rich history (FSG mention)

http://www.keysnet.com/2014/10/31/499497_floridas-artificial-reef-system.html?sp=/99/254/235/&rh=1

 

 

Other news:

 

Florida teen takes home first in junior cattle show (Jackson)

http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/local/florida-teen-takes-home-first-in-junior-cattle-show/article_1fa07bee-620b-11e4-bff0-0017a43b2370.html

 

Appeals court upholds COOL

https://www.morningagclips.com/appeals-court-upholds-cool/?utm_content=articles&utm_campaign=NLCampaign&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_term=newsletteredition&utm_medium=email

 

Gates Foundation boosts aid to stamp out malaria

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/health-fitness/article3524618.html

 

 

 

Friday, October 31, 2014

Feathered Facts Newsletter - November 2014

The Feathered Facts monthly newsletter for NOVEMBER 2014 is now available to view at the following link:

 

Feathered Facts  http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/FeatheredFacts.html

 

If you have any questions regarding Feathered Facts, please contact Michael Davis, County Extension Director, UF/IFAS Baker County Extension Service at 904-259-3520.

 

 

Cindy Tomas

Administrative Secretary

Baker County Extension Service

904-259-3520

 

 

 

 

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