ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Cooperative Extension Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Programs for October, 2012. These programs are offered by Aparna Gazula, Commercial Horticulture Agent, at the Extension Office (2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville).
Advanced Ltd. Commercial Landscape Maintenance Workshop – October 26, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m.
This class is for licensed Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance professionals. To renew an LCLM license, attend this 4-hr class to get CEU credits. 4 maximum CEUs will be given in: Ornamental &Turf, Limited Lawn & Ornamental, Limited Landscape Maintenance, Commercial Lawn & Ornamental.
Registration fee is $5.00.
ID Card Holder Training – October 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This training is ONLY required for identification cardholders spraying under a licensed pest control operator. Each new cardholder must receive 4 hours classroom training, 6 months after card issued. Each existing cardholder must receive at least 2 hours of continuing training by the renewal date of the card.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - New Cardholders
9 to 10:40 a.m. – Existing Cardholders
The registration fee is $5.00 (includes materials and refreshments).
Please register at least three working days prior to these programs by calling 352-337-6209 (voicemail).
For more information about these programs call 352-955-2402. Visit the Extension Office calendar for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. IFAS is a cooperative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Florida, the Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners.
Persons with disabilities needing special accommodate should contact the Extension Office at least 10 working days prior to the event so that special consideration can be given to the request.