Submissions are Being Excepted for Southern SARE Producer Grants.

Do you have a proposed sustainable solution for a production problem at your farm?  Do you think that others may benefit from the same solution.  If you think you would like some funding to try it out the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) Producer Grant is the way to go.

The Call for Proposals for the 2019 Producer Grants, intended for farmers/ranchers and farmer/rancher organizations throughout the Southern region, is now available from the SSARE program.

Proposal submission deadline is Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST. Announcement of funded grants will take place in late February 2018.

Producer Grants are used to conduct sustainable agriculture research projects that solve agricultural production challenges farmers face and to develop information on what works and what doesn’t so that other farmers and ranchers facing those same challenges can benefit from the results of the funded project.

Producer grants are not designed to pay a farmer to farm; buy livestock, equipment, or land; make permanent farm improvements, or support private enterprises through capital investments.  Southern SARE Producer Grants are research grants, designed to take some of the financial risk away from trying a solution to an agricultural production issue.

Projects may be funded for up to two years for a project maximum of $10,000 for an individual producer or $15,000 for a producer organization. Producer organizations should be comprised primarily of farmers/ranchers and must have a majority farmer representation on their governing board.

For detailed information on how to apply for a Producer Grant, download the current Producer Grant Call for Proposals.

The Producer Grant Call for Proposals includes application information, use of funds, proposal submission instructions, and contact information. Be sure to carefully follow the information in the Call for Proposals when submitting your proposal. Failure to follow the submission guidelines will result in your proposal being rejected.

Visit http://www.southernsare.org for more information.

Private Applicator Class and CEUs

We are offering Pesticide Exam Classes in Hillsborough County again.  Do you need to prep for the General Core Exam (both 487 and 482) and/or Private Applicator Exam?  Do you need core or Private CEUs? Both of the prep classes are available on Sept. 20th  at the Hillsborough County Extension Office located at 5519 CR 579, Seffner, FL 33584.  If you are planning to take an exam(s) for Private Applicator and/or General Standards Core you must have a voucher.

You must obtain a voucher through FDAC at: https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/

Follow the instructions to get a voucher number.  (you will need the number when you come to take the exam).

Please see below for more information about the class and links to register for the classes.  Remember, you have to get a voucher number from FDAC (see the link above) before you come.  Bring the voucher number with you!!!   You will also need to register through Eventbrite for the class(es).  See the links below.

General Core Prep – September 20th from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.  2 Core CEUs are available (both 482 and 487).  The cost of this class is $15.00 plus fees.  The Exam follows the class if you choose to take it.

The link to register for this class is:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-private-and-core-pesticide-applicator-training-tickets-45041387001

Private Applicator Prep – September 20th from 10:45 am to 12:45 pm.  2 Private CEUs available.  The cost of this class is $15.00 plus fees.  Exams follow.

The link to register for this class is:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-private-and-core-pesticide-applicator-training-tickets-45041387001

If you have any questions or special needs please call Shawn for more information.  813-744-5519.