3/18/09

Horticulture BMPs for Water Conservation and Treatment

We will be having a seminar and farm tour called Horticulture BMPs forWater Conservation & Treatment. We will be starting out with a tour of Riverview Flower Farm and then it's on to Balm to learn about water reuse and recycling. Here are some of the topics.
Using recaptured water, surface ponds, and reclaimed water sources
• Managing diseases, algae, and salt problems in irrigation water
• Water treatment, plant pathology, and irrigation
• New information from industry, grower, & university experts
• Funding opportunities for water conservation improvements
• Specialized topics for nursery/greenhouse/foliage or strawberry/vegetable
There will be free lunch and CEUs. The seminar is free when you register on line and then it will cost $15 at the door. You can register online at http://hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu/Ag/AgOrnProd/OrnamentalProduction.html#Upcoming_Events just click on the link and then click register here. you can also see the brochure as well.

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