Commercial Horticulture Program

• Mission Statement

  To assist the nursery, landscape and pest control industries as well as property managers and stakeholders in making cost-effective and environmentally responsible decisions regarding management of natural resources related to their production operations and environmental landscape management services.

• Tree Trimmer Licensing Ordinance Training and Testing

  The Tree Trimmer Program dates back to October 2000, when the County Commission passed an ordinance regulating the county’s tree-trimming industry and requiring individuals and businesses that trim trees for hire to obtain a license and to provide proof of training in the form of certifications earned through participation in a continuing-education course. The move reflected concerns at the time about the quality of tree trimming as practiced in the county and was designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

  Tree Trimmer Basic January-March 2020

  Advanced Tree Trimmer Schedule January-March 2020

  Registration form English/Spanish

• Landscape and Nursery Workshops, Seminars and Demonstrations:

  The Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Certification (LCLM) is needed for all green industry workers who apply Glyphosate (Round-up) and other caution labeled pesticides to ornamental plant beds. 

  The Limited Lawn and Ornamental Applicator Certification (LLO) is designed for individuals and employees of private or governmental entities, and can apply RUPs. 

  Neither certification authorizes the operation of a pest control business.

  UF/IFAS Broward Extension is now offering the LCLM/LLO training and testing.

  Sign up for our Newsletter, which will always keep you informed of upcoming classes:

  Email Donna Torrey to sign up and for more information:  donna.torrey@ufl.edu 

• Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

  Pesticide testing through FDACS is offered here every first Tuesday of each month from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.  You must sign up and obtain a voucher through FDACS.  After you obtain a voucher, you must bring it in to take the test.  You are responsible to buy the study manual needed to learn the material on the test.  You can go to the IFAS bookstore to purchase them.  

  We offer a limited number of pesticide applicator training classes throughout the year, as well as testing events that allow you to qualify for a license and earn CEU's. Additional training and CEU opportunities in neighboring counties and throughout the state can be found here.

  Check this section frequently for upcoming Core and Category Training/Testing dates, additional to the regular first Tuesday of the month testing dates.

  UPCOMING CLASSES/TRAININGS:

  O&T Training/Testing: February 26, 2020: Eventbrite sign up

  Please sign up for our newsletter by contacting the person below, and you will be notified when there are upcoming classes and events.

  Email Donna Torrey for information: donna.torrey@ufl.edu  

• Green Industry Best Management Practices

  Receive training in Green Industry Best Management Practices (GI-BMPs) specifically designed for those working in lawn and landscape maintenance, pest control and/or management of municipal grounds.  This allows you to qualify for a Fertilizer Applicator's certificate for the state of Florida and also earn CEU's:

  Sign up here for our newsletter and we will notify you of all upcoming classes:

  donna.torrey@ufl.edu

  UPCOMING TRAININGS:

  Please go to the Eventbrite link for all the information about signing up and payment:

  February 6, 2020 - English - https://gibmp20620.eventbrite.com

  February 20, 2020 - Spanish - https://gibmp20620.eventbrite.com

• Commercial Pest & Plant Problem Identification & Diagnosis

  Have a problem pest or plant that you cannot identify?  You can email us a photo and/or bring in a sample Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm and we will try and help you figure out the problem and manage it.  Because we do classes on site and off site, a response may take several days.  Photos can be emailed to morf@ufl.edu or donna.torrey@ufl.edu
  

  Samples can be brought to UF/IFAS Broward County Extension, 3245 College Ave., Davie, FL 33314.

  Contact: Donna Torrey (954) 956-8514

  DISEASE ALERT:  LETHAL BRONZING BECOMING MORE PRONOUNCED... BE ON THE LOOKOUT.  Please read the document link to become informed about this new threat to our native and non-native palm trees:  Lethal Bronzing