LICENSING & TRAINING IN ALACHUA COUNTY

The extension office offers training and testing for agricultural and structural pesticide licenses administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The goal of the training is to provide education on the safe and responsible use of pesticides, effects of pesticides on people and the environment and the worker protection standard. Each class reviews fundamental concepts on the pesticide exams but it is not a substitute for studying the pesticide applicator training manuals.

To help you figure out which pesticide license you need, you can visit Hillsborough Professional Horticulture Licensing.

• Training

  Training is available throughout the year on the following categories:

  Chapter 482 – Structural

  • Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance
  • Limited Lawn and Ornamental

  Chapter 487 – Agricultural

  • Private Applicator
  • Agricultural Row Crops
  • Natural Areas Weed Management
  • Right of Way

  Face-to-face classes are subject to minimum attendance. If your class is canceled, you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a refund for cancellations made by UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County.  Please practice social distancing and wear a mask for in-person classes.

  Online classes require registration through Eventbrite and Zoom.

  Training opportunities for Landscape Professionals
  
  Training opportunities for Agriculture licenses for the following:
  
  Private Applicator & Agricultural Row Crops – Up to 4 CEUs: Core, Agricultural Row Crop, Private Applicator

  Natural Areas Weed Management - UP to 4 CEUs: 2-Core 487; 2-Core 482; 2-Natural Areas Weed Management

  Right of Way - UP to 4 CEUs: 2-Core 487; 2-Core 482; 2-Right-of-Way

• Testing for All Licenses

  Testing is available by appointment. Due to limited availability of computers for testing, please call our office (352-955-2402) to schedule your test or email tatiana.sanchez@ufl.edu  kkorus@ufl.edu

  In order to take the test, you must obtain a voucher at Licensing, follow the prompts and get a voucher number. Depending on the exam type, you may have to pay an exam fee in advance.

  If you have any questions pertaining to class information, CEUs, or test scheduling please contact Tatiana Sanchez, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, or Kevin Korus, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, at 352-955-2402.

• Study Manuals

  Study manuals are available from the IFAS Bookstore in Gainesville, either by ordering online or by calling 1-800-226-1764. If you order with a credit card, you should receive the books within 4-5 business days.

  Contact them at:
  University of Florida
  Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
  IFAS Extension Bookstore
  1374 Sabal Palm Drive
  P.O. Box 110011
  Gainesville, FL 32611-0011