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Indian River County Green Industries

Note: Testing is now available monthly on first Thursdays by appointment.

Contact Amir Rezazadeh at amir2558@ufl.edu or any further information. 

In order to assist and educate nurserymen and landscape professionals, the Commerical Horticulture Program of Indian River County provides the following services:
  • Solutions for local issues
  • Consultations
  • Diagnostic services
  • Soil and water testing
  • Fertilizer applicator (GI-BMP) training and testing
  • Pesticide applicator training and testing
  • Literature & website referrals
  • Industry updates & alerts 

     

     

     

    Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)
    Fertilizer applicator training and licensing

    Florida statute 482.1562 states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) as of January 1, 2014. Licenses are issued by FDACS and can be applied for after receiving a certificate of training from UF/IFAS Extension programs. 
    Overview of GI-BMP Program  

    Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
    Insecticide and herbicide applications

    The state of Florida requires that certain persons be certified to legally apply any pesticides (including insecticides and herbicides such as RoundUp). Who must be certified and the type of certification or license required depends on the type of chemicals used, the site of application and the role of the applicator (owner, employee etc.). Licenses are issued by FDACS and can be applied for after receiving a passing score on the appropriate category test.

CEU Information:

GI-BMP & Pesticide Applicator Resources:

Contact

Amir Rezazadeh
Multicounty Fruit/Field Crops Agent II

St. Lucie & Indian River Counties

Phone: (772) 462-1660

E-mail: amir2558@ufl.edu 

Physical Address
1800 27th Street
Building B, 2nd Floor, Room 201A 
Vero Beach, Florida 32960

Mailing Address
Indian River County
Agricultural Extension 
1800 27th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960-0310

Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30am - 5pm

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