Esen Momol & Don Rainey

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Center for Landscape Conservation & Ecology & Environmental Horticulture Department

April 20, 2012

Time Description Instructor

9:30-10:00 Registration & opening (snacks provided) Administration

10:00 -11:00

Current BMP Irrigation Research Topics Michael Dukes

11:00-12:00

Current BMP Turfgrass Research Topics Dr. Trenholm

12:00-1:30 Sharing ideas & lunch (provided) FFL Team

1:30-2:30 Current BMP Nutrient Management Topics Mark Clark/Tom Obreza

2:30 -3:30 GI-BMP Refresher Update Alberto Chavez

3:30-4:00 Technical and Critical BMP Program Updates Don Rainey

4:00 Evaluation & Adjourn (snacks provided) FFL Team

CHARTFIELDS

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 BMP’s 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

FYN Builder

Developer

GI-BMP

FYN Home Owner

Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program

The Gateway Concept

FFL/GI-BMP SHARING IDEAS

In-Person Certifications by Year

YearTotal

CertifiedTotal

Attended Classes2006 283 340 172007 1383 1505 492008 2182 2473 802009 3761 4425 1322010 3858 4640 1802011 3631 4445 1922012 925 1143 48

Grand Total 16023 18971 698

Year Total Certified Online

2006 292007 1462008 472010 852011 4142012 88

Online Certifications by Year

Participation Trends by MonthMonthly Attendance

Month 2009 2010 2011

Jan 257 301 486Feb 182 568 262Mar 474 469 521Apr 513 529 400May 693 360 363Jun 322 511 192Jul 441 281 343

Aug 271 339 286Sep 305 247 409Oct 377 359 308Nov 301 276 275Dec 335 337 185

2011 Florida GI-BMP Follow-Up Survey Results Statewide Practices

SummarySample 4000

Total Started Survey: 535Total Completed Survey: 408

Before GI-BMP Participation% responding

often and always

After GI-BMP Participation% responding

often and always

Established fertilizer free buffer zone around water bodies 64.3 85.8

Used a fertilizer broadcast spreader deflector shield 61.4 78.7

Read the fertilizer label to determine slow- and quick-release nitrogen sources

76.5 94.4

Calibrated fertilizer application equipment 67.6 82.8

2011 Florida GI-BMP Follow-Up Survey Results Statewide Practices Summary

Sample 4000Total Started Survey: 535

Total Completed Survey: 408

Before GI-BMP Participation

% responding often and always

After GI-BMP Participation% responding

often and always

Used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling and/or applying pesticides 69.1 86.6

Used IPM to determine pest control method(s) 62.8 85.9

Monitored pest populations to determine when to apply pesticides 62.1 86.1

Established pesticide application free buffer zones per label instructions 70.2 85.7

Used spill cleanup equipment to clean, control, contain, collect, and store spilled material until proper disposal 64.1 78.2

2011 Florida GI-BMP Follow-Up Survey Results Statewide Practices

SummarySample 4000

Total Started Survey: 535Total Completed Survey: 408

Before GI-BMP Participation

% responding often and always

After GI-BMP Participation

% responding often and always

Reset irrigation controllers/timers seasonally. 57.4 75.6

Ensured irrigation rates to prevent leaching and runoff 49.8 75.3

Applied no more than ½ to ¾ inches of water per irrigation event. 52.2 77.3

Considered over-irrigation harmful to the plant and environment. 66.1 84.1

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Continuing Education Classes

CEU provider license for LA & CAM Initial course offerings:

► Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: What’s in it for your communities? – 2 hours

► Green Industries Best Management Practices – 4 hours

Continuing Education Classes

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 control►Ornamental & Turfgrass