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Esen Momol & Don Rainey Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program

Center for Landscape Conservation & Ecology & Environmental Horticulture DepartmentApril 20, 20121TimeDescriptionInstructor9:30-10:00Registration & opening (snacks provided)Administration10:00 -11:00Current BMP Irrigation Research Topics Michael Dukes11:00-12:00Current BMP Turfgrass Research TopicsDr. Trenholm12:00-1:30Sharing ideas & lunch (provided)FFL Team1:30-2:30Current BMP Nutrient Management Topics Mark Clark/Tom Obreza2:30 -3:30GI-BMP Refresher UpdateAlberto Chavez3:30-4:00Technical and Critical BMP Program UpdatesDon Rainey 4:00 Evaluation & Adjourn (snacks provided)FFL TeamCHARTFIELDS

Department ID: 603570000

Fund Code: 222

Program Code: 3301

Extension Turfgrass Field Day May 31, 2012

North Central Florida Turfgrass Research UnitTime: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30p.m.

Cost: Early Reg. by 5/24/12 $10.00Onsite Reg. and Reg. After 5/24/31 $15.00Registration and Pre-Test 9:00 a.m.

Reserve your spot by May 24th, 2012.

Extension Turfgrass Field Day May 31, 2012

9:30 - 12:00 p.m. Research Stations12:00 - 1 p.m. Lunch1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Lectures

See the latest in turf varieties and research involvingfertilizing, watering, pest control, and new varieties.

To Pre-register, Contact Crystal Sutherland at: csutherland@ufl.eduInclude your name, address, county and number.

Florida Turfgrass Symposium 2012

June 7th Leon County July 24th Osceola County August 2nd Broward County

Host: The University of Florida IFAS and the Florida Turfgrass Industries

These symposia provide educational programs on topics such turfgrass management, environmental protection, water quality and BMPs among others.

Florida Turfgrass Symposium 2012

June 7th Leon County July 24th Osceola County August 2nd Broward County

CEUs in Certified Crop Advisor Credit : Nutrient Management, Soil and Water Management, Pest Management and Crop Management. CEUs will also be available from the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services in Pesticide Certification Standards (O&T and PVT).

FIRST FFL DEMONSTRATION LANDSCAPE IN UF CAMPUS

Straughn Extension Professional Development Center

Dedication ceremony two weeks ago. FFL and CLCE staff was on hand to provide landscape tours.QR codes on all signage linking back to webpage.9Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM ProgramFFL Program overarching umbrella of three major programs: Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Home Owner, Builder and Developer and green industries best management Practices programsFYN Home Owner Program educates home owners about how to design, install and maintain FFL Landscapes FYN Builder & Developer educates Landscape Arch. HOAs property Managers and GIBMP educates, train and certify Landscape professionals. Each program is managed by a statewide coordinator

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With Butter?13

You get toast!

Everyone has a bread and butter combination that makes them successful. It is usually the combination of two basic components that become more powerful together; directing as well as gratifying. We all need slice of toast or two.

Now lets relate this to the GI-BMP program. For many extension agents, the GI-BMP program became the bread and butter of the programming. For example, the combination of stakeholders, IFAS and Industry instructors. The program is gaining visibility and popularity, mainly out of necessity due local fertilizer ordinances. 14The Gateway Concept

Extending the toast concept15FFL/GI-BMP SHARING IDEAS

In-Person Certifications by YearYearTotal CertifiedTotal AttendedClasses20062833401720071383150549200821822473802009376144251322010385846401802011363144451922012925114348Grand Total160231897169817YearTotal Certified Online20062920071462008472010852011414201288Online Certifications by Year2012 totals include online training and FCHP equivalent certificate requests through March 30

*2006-2008 online program operated by NFCC/Green Industry Institute under contract from FDEP via UF/IFAS. Post-2009 online training by UF/IFAS under FFL contract with FDEP.

18Participation Trends by MonthMonthly AttendanceMonth200920102011Jan257301486Feb182568262Mar474469521Apr513529400May693360363Jun322511192Jul441281343Aug271339286Sep305247409Oct377359308Nov301276275Dec335337185192011 Florida GI-BMP Follow-Up Survey Results Statewide Practices SummarySample 4000Total Started Survey: 535Total Completed Survey: 408

Before GI-BMP Participation% responding often and alwaysAfter GI-BMP Participation% responding often and alwaysEstablished fertilizer free buffer zone around water bodies64.385.8Used a fertilizer broadcast spreader deflector shield61.478.7Read the fertilizer label to determine slow- and quick-release nitrogen sources76.594.4Calibrated fertilizer application equipment67.682.8202011 Florida GI-BMP Follow-Up Survey Results Statewide Practices SummarySample 4000Total Started Survey: 535Total Completed Survey: 408

Before GI-BMP Participation% responding often and alwaysAfter GI-BMP Participation% responding often and alwaysUsed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling and/or applying pesticides69.186.6Used IPM to determine pest control method(s)62.885.9Monitored pest populations to determine when to apply pesticides62.186.1Established pesticide application free buffer zones per label instructions70.285.7Used spill cleanup equipment to clean, control, contain, collect, and store spilled material until proper disposal64.178.2212011 Florida GI-BMP Follow-Up Survey Results Statewide Practices SummarySample 4000Total Started Survey: 535Total Completed Survey: 408

Before GI-BMP Participation% responding often and alwaysAfter GI-BMP Participation% responding often and alwaysReset irrigation controllers/timers seasonally.57.475.6Ensured irrigation rates to prevent leaching and runoff49.875.3Applied no more than to inches of water per irrigation event.52.277.3Considered over-irrigation harmful to the plant and environment.66.184.122

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Working in partnership with state agencies, professional organizations and industry, UF/IFAS provides training for thousands of Floridas workers each year to improve their skills, knowledge and job opportunities. Programs such as the Green Industry Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) and Pest Management University certify employees of local businesses and government in sustainable landscape practices, including safe and effective pesticide use, which protect Floridas water supply. Through the Florida Pesticide Certification and Licensing program, UF/IFAS has worked with FDACs to train nearly 7000 new licensed pesticide applicators over the past five years, and more than 8000 have renewed their license by taking continuing education courses. The average wage for a licensed pesticide applicator is 32 percent higher than for a regular landscaping worker -- an annual salary difference of $7160. Companies that participate in these programs benefit by having a well-trained workforce, higher profits, and reduced liability. Diane Craig http://ifas.ufl.edu/economicimpacts.html

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32One of the ways to educate FL residents about FFL to use print web based learning .Continuing Education Classes

CEU provider license for LA & CAMInitial course offerings:

Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Whats in it for your communities? 2 hours Green Industries Best Management Practices 4 hours

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CEU provider license for Certified Crop Advisor credit in Nutrient Management, Soil and water Management, Pest Management and Crop Management

Pesticide Certification Standards (FDACS)Private applicator Ag pest controlOrnamental & Turfgrass

34Need to add Core as bullet.

35We must reduce our water use because our water resources are diminishing