Ornamental Production Virtual Field Day Nov. 5th

Join us on November 5th from 9-13:00 for a virtual field day and production update.  4 CEUs will be offered (2 Core and 2 PRVT)  Get the latest informational updates from UF and industry to help you reduce the cost/risk of producing plants.  Check out the flyer below for more information and register today at bit.ly/36YaU3y for only $20.

Woody Ornamental Production Field Day Registration

Don't miss out on the information and the meeting.  Register now for the UF/IFAS Extension's Woody Ornamental Production Field Day on October 18th, 2018 at the UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.  We have another great line-up of education and field demonstrations prepared for you.  Topics will include, how to do the mandatory WPS respirator fit-test on your farm, chemical updates from chemical industry reps, pre-emergent herbicide trials on ageratum and tropical plants, updates from a plastic mulch trial,  and comparison of pH and EC collection methods for large container production.  SWFWMD will send a panel and discuss questions on permits. FDOT will be there to discuss regulations regarding shipping plants and other transportation questions. The times will be 9:00 - 4:00.  Registration will include a lunch and CEUs (1 Core and 2.5 PRVT/O&T).  You can register for $55.00 now at this link to reserve your spot.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-uf-extensions-woody-ornamental-production-field-day-tickets-45941613603

Save the Date for the Woody Ornamental Production Field Day

Make plans to attend UF/IFAS Extension's Woody Ornamental Production Field Day on October 18th, 2018 at the UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.  We have another great line-up of education and field demonstrations prepared for you.  Topics will include, chemical updates from chemical industry reps, pre-emergent herbicide trials on ageratum and tropical plants, updates from a plastic mulch trial,  and comparison of pH and EC collection methods for large container production.  SWFWMD will also send a panel and discuss questions on permits.  The times will be 9:00 - 4:00.  Registration will include a lunch and CEUs (1 Core and 2.5 PRVT/O&T).  You can register for $55.00 now at this link to reserve your spot.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-uf-extensions-woody-ornamental-production-field-day-tickets-45941613603

Woody Ornamental Production Field Day Registration Now Open

Make plans to attend UF Extension's Woody Ornamental Production Field Day on May 31st, 2018 at the UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.  We have another great line-up of education and field demonstrations prepared for you.  Topics will include, chemical updates from chemical industry reps, pre-emergent herbicide trials on ageratum and tropical plants, updates from a plastic mulch trial, comparison of pH and EC collection methods for large container production and more!  The final agenda is now complete. The times will be 9:00 - 4:00.  Registration will include a lunch and CEUs (1 Core and 2.5 PRVT/O&T).  You can register for $55.00 now at this link to reserve your spot.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-woody-ornamental-production-field-day-tickets-45941613603

Here is the agenda for the event.
Classroom
8:30       Registration, set-up, conversations over snacks
9:00       Welcome, Introduction, Orientation 5 min.  (Mr. Shawn Steed)
9:05       Plastic Mulch Update 15 min.  (Mr. Shawn Steed)

Field Demonstration
9:25         Bio-Mulch for Containers 15 min. (Dr. Chris Marble)
9:40         Irrigation Using Leaching Fraction for Large Containers 20 min.  (Dr. Tom Yeager)
10:00 Nutrient/pH Monitoring in Large Containers 20 min (Mr. Shawn Steed)
10:20 Ageratum Control in Nursery Containers 20 min.  (Drs. Nathan Boyd/Chris Marble)

Classroom
10:45 Chemical Updates 30 min. (Various reps)
11:15 SWFWMD Permitting Process 40 min. (SWFWMD Staff)

11:55 Vendor Visits / Lunch

12:40 OSHA Fit Test 50 min.  (Mr. William Tomlin, USF Health)
13:30 Alternative containers 20 min.  (Dr. Andrew Koeser)
13:50 Break
13:55 Tropical Plant Herbicide Options 20 min.  (Dr. Nathan Boyd)
14:15 DOT Rules and Regulations update 40 min. (Tpr. Austin Daniels)
15:55 Summary/Evaluation (Mr. Shawn Steed)
16:00 Adjourn

We thank our sponsors, Diamond R, Southern Ag, Mosaic, FNGLA Tampa Chapter, BASF, Syngenta, SWFWMD, USF Health, USDA Southern SARE for making this event possible!

Container Irrigation App Workshop

Ever wanted a way to easily adjust your irrigation amount without any guesstimating?  With the help of a new app from UF/IFAS Research, Dr. Tom Yeager has a very easy to use mobile app that will calculate the run time for your irrigation system for container nurseries. Now, no more guess work in how long to run the system.  I have seen this app in practice and I assure you that I wish I had the use of this when managing large container irrigation systems.  You put in some simple parameters and it gives you a run time.  No more guessing!

What:  Container Nursery Workshop

When:  12:30 – 2:30 pm Nov. 12, 2015

Where:  Mid-Florida Nursery, 2451 County Line Road, Plant City, FL 33566

Email yeagert@ufl.edu by Nov. 9 to register and have access to this simple to use, innovative app on your mobile device.

Lunch for free!

Increasing Tree Specie Diversity in Urban Environments

Tree diversity in the landscape as well as in the production nurseries makes good, logical sense.  From an urban forest perspective, tree diversity means increasing habitat and functionality of benefits from different members of the forest.  For a tree producer it means spreading risks associated with growing trees, be it disease, insects, consumer fancy, etc. over a greater selection of trees.  A series of workshop discussions on how to increase tree diversity in the urban environment as well as production nurseries will begin with this first workshop.  To attend please sign up by clicking on this link.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-tree-diversity-tickets-18462796722

  
ROOT CAUSES AND IMPLICATIONS OF LOW TREE DIVERSITY IN OUR URBAN FORESTS

Purpose: Identify strategies for addressing the problems associated with low urban tree diversity.

Workshop: Monday, September 28, 2015, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
University of Florida IFAS-Hillsborough County Extension
5339 County Road 579, Seffner, Florida 33584


10 – 10:20 a.m. Introduction to Urban Forest Diversity Project
                            and Risk to Ecosystem Services from Low Tree Diversity
Rob Northrop, Urban and Community Forester, UF IFAS Extension

10:20 - 11 a.m. Low Tree Species Diversity Leads to Greater Risk and Lower Resilience for Cities
Dr. Jason Smith, Forest Pathologist, UF IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation

11 – 11:40 a.m. Low Tree Species Diversity Leads to Greater Risk for Growers
Dr. Andrew Koeser, Arboriculture, UF IFAS Center of Landscape Ecology

11:40 – 12:45 p.m. Group Exercise (on-site only) -
                                   Identification of General Strategies for Increasing Tree Diversity

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.  Lunch - On Your Own

1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Panel Discussion regarding Identified General Strategies

2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Next Steps in the Urban Forest Diversity Project

Cold drinks and small snacks will be provided for onsite workshop participants.

Irrigation Mini-Workshop

Don't forget to drop in for a free irrigation class and lunch (Fred's Market with peach cobbler) at Bruce Rumph's Mid-Florida Nurseries.  Extension will be demonstrate a leaching fraction at Mid-Florida Nurseries (2451 S. County Line Rd., Plant City, FL 33566). Join us from 11:00 - 1:00 pm on Tuesday May 12, 2015 where Dr. Tom Yeager will be the speaker for the event and we will walk you through a leaching fraction. This class is geared to help you irrigate based on plant needs to save money, fertilizer, and water.  A catered lunch will be served and is sponsored by Farm Bureau .  If you grow container plants from 1 to 15 gallon then you should attend.  If you would like to attend the event, please call Shawn at 813-744-5519 ext. 54147.  Here is a link to the flyer.  http://hillsborough.ifas.ufl.edu/ornamental_production/documents/2015MidFloridaNurseries.pdf

What is a Leaching Fraction?

You may not know what a leaching fraction is or how to do one, but if you signed a BMP Notice of Intent to Implement the Nursery BMPs then you should be conducting them at your nursery.  Extension will be conducting a mini-workshop to define and demonstrate a leaching fraction at Mid-Florida Nurseries (2451 S. County Line Rd., Plant City, FL 33566). Join us from 11:00 - 1:00 pm on May 12, 2015 where Dr. Tom Yeager will be the speaker for the event and we will walk you through a leaching fraction.  A catered lunch will be served and is sponsored by Farm Bureau .  If you grow container plants from 1 to 15 gallon then you should attend.  If you have any questions about the event, please call Shawn at 813-744-5519 ext. 54147.

Potting Soil Recycling Workshop Feb 26

We will be having a workshop that will look at two methods of turning your waste into an input and save you money in the long run.  I will be reporting the findings of the Southern Agriculture Research and Education On-Farm Grant that was awarded to myself and John Pearson at Stardust Farms.  The project was using a large scale method of solarization to recycle used potting soil.  It has proven to be a great, inexpensive way to treat soil to use it back in production.  We will also have Dr. Monica Ozorez-Hampton teaching about composting dumped soil and plants for safe reuse.  A free lunch from Diamond R Fertilizer will be available.  I would also like to mention our sponsors of Southern SARE and Hillsborough County Soil and Water Conservation District in helping out with this project.  This is a workshop you will not want to miss!  Register at the link below.

What: Recycling Used Potting Soil Workshop
When:  Feb. 26, 2015
Where:  Hillsborough County Extension Office
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
Lunch:  Will be served
Cost:   Free
Register at www.soilreuse.eventbrite.com 

Future Tree Use, Tradeshow, and Landscape Architects Class

What do all these things have in common?  A Hillsborough County Extension new class venture bridging the gap between growers, landscape architects and city planners on expectations of how, when, why, and where trees should be used.  The class "Tree Selection and Changing Urban Demands" is a fresh perspective on the future City of Tampa's Urban tree plan and what that will mean to growers and landscape architects.  Dr. Ed Gillman will look at tree grades and standards using real trees in a nursery as examples.  I will discuss how trees are grown in the area, how long it takes, and where to find plant material availabilities.  Mr. Rob Northrop will discuss the City of Tampa Urban Tree plan and what changes will be taking place as a model system for future municipalites.  We will then have an open discussion including City of Tampa Natural Resources to talk about opportunities and challenges for all involved.  Area growers are welcome to bring plants to the mini-tradeshow for landscape architects to view.  We will have FNGLA CEUs and LA CEUs available.  We will also have regionally famous JP's BBQ served for dinner as well.  This alone is almost worth the price of the class.  Only 50 seats available so hurry and get yours reserved! 
When:  December 11, 2014
Time:  1:30-7:00 pm
Where:  Stardust Tree Farm, 1001 Stardust Ln. Lutz, FL 33548
Cost - $100.00 (plus transaction fees)
CEUs-LA Continuing Education Credits-4, FNGLA Credits-TBD
For a link to register click here https://latrees.eventbrite.com

Pest and Beneficial Insect ID Workshop: Core and PRVT CEUs available!

This workshop is a hands-on workshop for ornamental or horticultural crop growers that will help you properly identify pests and beneficials commonly found in our area. We will have many live samples for you to view. On-hand we will have the Florida experts on insect pests and beneficials, Drs. Catharine Mannion (Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead), Steven Arthurs (Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka), and Hugh Smith (Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Balm). We will be focusing on whiteflies, thrips, mites, scales, and mealybugs. We will also discuss strategies to conserve pollinators. Resources for more information on pest and beneficial ID will be presented. The workshop will be held at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm on June 26, 2014. Sign in starts at 8:00 am. The cost will be $25.00. CEUs (Core and Private) and lunch will be available. Register online by following this link. http://tiny.cc/pandb_insect_id

Here is the agenda

08:00-08:30 Sign-in

08:30-08:50 Introductions and Welcome
08:50-09:20 Basic entomology review
09:20-11:20 Hands-on identification of key arthropod pests of horticultural and ornamental crops and their natural enemies
09:20 – 10:00 Whiteflies (Bondar’s nesting, rugose, ficus, giant, silverleaf) and their natural enemies
10-:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 10:50 Thrips, spider mites, broad mites, aphids and natural enemies
10:50 – 11:30 Scales and mealy bugs and their natural enemies.
11:30 – 12:00 Lunch (provided)
12:00 – 12:50 Managing pests and conserving beneficial arthropods.
12:50 – 13:20 Available resources-
13:20 – 13:40 Wrap up, evaluations and CEUs

Core, Private Applicator and WPS Train-The-Trainer Workshop at Balm GCREC

Core, Private Applicator, and WPS-Train-The-Trainer classes to be offered at GCREC, Wimauma, FL on June 25! Details and registration for all 3 classes can be found here: www.commercialveg.eventbrite.com

Private Applicator and WPS classes will be held simultaneously. Therefore, a person could register for both Core and WPS if desired.

Core and Private Applicator Training and Exams

Core 8:30am-10:30am, Private 10:45am-12:50pm. Two separate exam prep classes will be held to help you prepare for the Core and Private Applicator RUP license exams. Exams will be offered immediately following the classes. However, you do not have to take the exams the same day. You may schedule a time to take the exams at your convenience. You may take one class without the other, if needed.

If you are already a license holder, 2.0 CEUs in Core and 2.5 in Private are offered for both classes, respectively. Light snacks will be offered. Walk ins will be welcomed. The class fee is $15 per class. Please bring a cash or a check made out to “Manatee County Friends of Extension.”

WPS Train-The-Trainer: 10:45am-12:50pm

Need CEUs?
The WPS TTT workshop provides CEUs in several categories. Even if you don’t need to be WPS certified, don’t miss this opportunity for CEUs. CEUs available: 2 in the following categories: Aerial, Ag. Row, Ag. Tree, O&T, Private, Forest Pest Control, and Soil and Greenhouse Fumigation.

Need to become a WPS certified Trainer?
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a federal program designed to protect agricultural farm workers in the production of agricultural plants. A person is qualified to teach WPS to farm workers if he/she holds a restricted use pesticide license or if he/she has completed the WPS Train the trainer course.
There is a $20 class fee. You may pay at the door with cash or check made out to “Manatee County Friends of Extension”

IPM for Nursery Crops Workshop Quincy, FL

Don't miss this hands-on, 2-day workshop focused on integrated pest management (IPM) for nursery crops! Learn how to save resources, reduce pest damage and pesticide use, and create a safer working environment for employees, all while earning 13 pesticide CEUs plus FNGLA CEUs! Georgia pesticide CEUs applied for.

You will learn to identify major pests, plant diseases, and weeds using live samples, lectures, and images. Horticulturists, plant pathologists, entomologists, and weed scientists - - from major universities across the southeastern U.S. - - will teach you about some of the latest technologies to prevent pests and use your smart phone as a pest scouting device. Each participant will receive a free copy of IPM Pro, a mobile device app for IPM in ornamental crops, as well as many printed reference materials. In-depth and focused on IPM in ornamentals, this workshop is one of kind and well worth your time!

Registration is only $15 but you must pre-register to participate; no walk-ins allowed! To register and for more information, go to https://ncnla.wufoo.com/forms/ipm-2day-workshop-quincy-fl-june-1011-2014/

Spring/Summer Preemergent Herbicide Demonstration Workshop

What weeds do you commonly fight to control at your nursery?  Is the herbicide you use the best on your weed spectrum?  Do your folks know how to calibrate a backpack sprayer?  We will help to answer some of these questions at our Spring/Summer Preemergent Herbicide Demonstration Workshop brought to you by UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension and Diamond R Fertilizer. 

On Thursday, May 29, 2014 we will open our demonstration plots of weeds and preemergent herbicides so you can see how well your herbicide measures up against others with extreme pressure.  We used old potting soil with weed seeds and added more commonly found nursery weed seeds in to the mix.  Creating an extreme test for preemrgent herbicides.  We applied 60 days before this workshop so you can see how well they performed over time.  We repeated it four times so you can be certain how well they worked.

At the workshop we will have some weed identification, time to look at and discuss the plots, and we will also go over simplified hands on calibration of a backpack sprayer.  We will also have a great BBQ lunch from Johnson's BBQ to top it off.  2.5 CEUs are available for Private, Orn. & Turf, Lim. Lawn and Orn., Lim. Lawn Maint., and Comm. Lawn and Orn. The cost will be $15.00 plus processing fee.  Click Here To Register!  

 10:00-10:10 Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:10-11:00 Weed id, review weed identification, and weed id resources

11:00-12:00 Calibration of backpack sprayer and review of results

12:00-13:00 Lunch (sponsored by Diamond R Fertilizer)

13:00-14:00 Weed demonstration plot and herbicide discussion

      

Preemergent Herbicide Demonstration Plots and Workshop

Only a few days left to sign up to look at the Herbicide Demonstration Plots and Herbicide Workshop for Ornamental Growers. Are your preemergent herbicides working the way they should? Are they controlling the weeds that you have? Come out to the Extension Office to see 20 different herbicides applied at 30 and 60 days prior to the workshop and how well they stand up against the weed pressure. This will be a hands on weed identification, control, calibration and preemergent herbicide demonstration for ornamental plant growers. Attendees will be treated to a lunch and up to 1 Core and 2 PVT, 2 L&O, 2 LL&O, 2 LCLM, 2 O&T Pesticide CEUs. Attendees may bring weeds for ID as well. Attendees must purchase tickets in advance for $35.00 or call Shawn Steed 813-744-5519 ext 54147. If you are a TBWG member tickets are $15.00. There will be no same day registrations due to space constraints. If you have any special needs please notify the Hillsborough County Extension Office 813-744-5519. An agenda is available at http://hillsborough.ifas.ufl.edu/ornamental_production/index.shtml If you would like to register for the event go to www.tiny.cc/weedwork

Ornamental Weed and Herbicide Workshop and Demonstration

Are you using the best herbicide for your weed problems? Are you having a problem with a particular weed? Are your employees applying your granular herbicide properly and not wasting it or applying it too lightly? Can you check to know the difference? If you would like to get better answers to these questions, join us for the Ornamental Weed and Herbicide Workshop. On December 12, 2013 at the Extension Office, UF/IFAS Tampa Bay Region Extension will be hosting a workshop for weeds in ornamental plants. We will look at weed ID for some serious new nursery pests and how to identify them. We will be looking at different strategies and cost of weed control. Resources will be mentioned to help with weed ID. We will also check out the preemergent herbicide demonstration trial. See what herbicides are working on what weeds. We have applied 18 different herbicides to compare with an untreated plot. We also have plots that were treated at 4 weeks and 8 weeks so you can see how long different herbicides are controlling weeds. We will also have a hands-on demonstration area for calibrating shaker cans to see how accurately we can apply herbicides. Attendees will be treated to a lunch from Diamond R Fertilizer and up to 1 Core and 2 PVT, 2 L&O, 2 LL&O, 2 LCLM, 2 O&T for a total of three Pesticide CEUs. Bring your weeds for ID as well. Attendees must purchase tickets in advance for $35.00 or call Shawn Steed 813-744-5519 ext 54147. If you are a TBWG member, tickets are $15.00. There will be no same day registrations due to space constraints. If you have any special needs please call the Hillsborough County Extension Office 813-744-5519. Registration is available at www.tiny.cc/weedwork

Regional Nursery Irrigation Workshop

Ever wondered about how good a job you are doing irrigating your nursery?  Are you giving the plants the optimal amount of water for the best possible growth?  Is there money out there to help you apply water more effectively or efficiently? 

We hope to answer some of these questions and a few more...

How can you reduce the amount of water applied to your crops?

How can you save fertilizer and pesticide applications by irrigating effectively?

How much water should you apply?

How can you check your water quality?

Is your water quality affecting your plant health?

How do you know how much fertilizer is left in the container?

Is it time to apply more fertilizer?

Does your irrigation water contain pathogens that are limiting plant growth?

Join us at J & R Nursery on May 14, 2013 at 3:00 pm for a Regional Nursery Irrigation Workshop and dinner.  Cost will be $15.00. Extension is bringing top experts to Hillsborough County to have a hands on irrigation event with 3 Private Applicator CEUs Available.  Here is the agenda...

2:30-3:00 Mr. Shawn Steed-Check in and introduction.

3:00-4:30 Dr. Paul Fisher-Irrigation pH, EC, and biological components and how they negatively can affect plant growth.

4:30-4:45 Break refreshments (Check your water EC and pH, bring samples from your nursery).

4:45-6:15 Dr. Tom Yeager-Container irrigation practices to reduce plant problems and save costs.

6:15-6:30 Hands on Demonstrations (Station Rotations)

Mr. Ed Skvarch-Fertilizer leaching demonstration

Mr. Shawn Steed-2 to 1 substrate test for EC and pH.

Ms. Venessa Campoverde-Pour through method EC and pH tests

6:30-7:00 Ms. Jemy Hinton-Container irrigation BMPs-How to sign up? Why?

Mr. Guillermo Alverio-Mobile Irrigation Lab

SWFWMD-Cost share money for irrigation improvements.

7:00-8:00 Evaluations and Dinner

We will be in the field at a nursery so you can get hands on information to bring back and use.  We will do irrigation water tests, you can schedule to sign up for the Best Management Practices, and you will find out how you can get SWFWMD money to improve your water delivery.

All participants must register by 5/12/13 by clicking this link http://nurserybmp.eventbrite.com
You may also register or ask questions by calling or emailing Shawn Steed (ststeed@ufl.edu   813-744-5519 x 54147)

Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference

Here is an opportunity you may want to take advantage of to increase your financial competence concerning your agriculture opperation.  Dont forget to take advantage of the benchmarking website for nursery growers as well.  https://hortbusiness.ifas.ufl.edu/analysis/

Sharpen Your Financial Skills at the 2012 Financial Management Conference!


Market dynamics continue to change, capital requirements are increasing for operations at a rapid rate and positive business margins are difficult to maintain. The unknowns of the marketplace are greater due to the sensitivity of the current global economic situation as well as global trade issues. The participation of outside capital continues to be a variable in markets that create the risk of more volatility. All of this points to the fact that financial risk management is more important than any other time in history. Florida Grower would like to inform you about the 2012 Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference being held in Kissimmee, FL, Sept. 9-11, 2012.

This opportunity will offer those involved with the day-to-day business management, the decision making ability to increase their knowledge of what the "Fundamentals" of the global agriculture market suggest, understand key "technical" financial measurements of your business, and use these to proactively position your business to circumvent road blocks or obstacles, and also capitalize on opportunities.

The next decade in agriculture will present your business with more opportunities than the past thirty years. Plan to attend this seminar so you can be ready! At the conference, you'll hear industry leaders talk on the following topics and trends:

Positioning Your Business for the Wild World of Global Economics

• Review key financial ratios, benchmarks, and guidelines that can be used in operating your business

• Quick reads on how to allocate profits, build liquidity and wealth in your financial statement.

• What financial factors influence cash flow?

• See why sales growth causes cash flow problems.

• Understanding your lender and what they want of their borrowers

What Will it Take to Return the US Economic Growth Path to Its Former Glory?

Estate and Succession Planning

Tax Tips and Traps

Agriculture Economy Outlook

Marketing Florida Agriculture Products in a Global Market

Click here form more information http://fafmc.org/

Winfield Solutions Hosts Business Seminar

Winfield Solutions is sponsoring the following business/pest update seminar. Great speakers and a free lunch; that's hard to beat!

Strategic Business Management Forum


featuring Pest Update

We know economic challenges strain your business. Sometimes deciding where to make sacrifices in your budget can be complex, risky and the desired results not immediately realized. We hope you can join us for a seminar discussing managing risk and making the most of marketing opportunities in our industry today. As an added bonus you will also hear the current status of whitefly distribution and their control tactics.

Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M
Dr. Alan Hodges, University of Florida
Dr. Lance Osborne, University of Florida, Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
9:00am to 1:00pm
Gulf Coast REC・Balm
14625 CR 672 ● Wimauma, FL 33598
CEU・s Offered ● Free Registration ● Lunch Provided
SPONSORED BY: BASF ● DOW ● OHP ●Syngenta ● Winfield Solutions

Exporting Plants to Canada

Workshop on Revisions to the Canadian Cerification Program July 31, 2012 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the UF/IFAS Mid‐Florida Research and Education Center, Building B Auditorium, 2725 S. Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703. 


This workshop is for growers who export ornamental plants to Canada or who are interested in exporting to Canada. The workshop is free and lunch will be provided.  Everyone that registers for the workshop, will be sent a document by e-mail that is a proposed replacement for the current U.S. Greenhouse Certification Program. The main purpose of the workshop is to get feedback from everyone on what they think about the proposed new certification scheme. It is important that all registered attendees read the scheme before attending the workshop.

For more information about the workshop click on this link. 

Canadian Export Workshop Link