Commercial Horticulture / Ornamental Production

This program supports the local nursery, greenhouse, and sod industries by promoting pest management, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and research-based solutions to ensure their ongoing success.

Areas of Expertise and Service to Manatee County

• Commercial Horticulture Production
• Nursery and Greenhouse Production
• Plant Disease and Insect Pest ID
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Irrigation and Water Conservation
• Salinity and pH
• Pesticide Training & Licensing
• Federal & State Regulations 
• Industrial Hemp Questions
• 4H/FFA FNGLA Plant Project (Manatee County Fair Plant Show & Sale)

Pesticide Training & Exams

• Pesticide Online Classes (self-paced)
• Florida Pesticide Certification Exams
• Florida Pesticide Applicator Certification Continuing Education Units (CEU) Database
• Pesticide Training and WPS Classes (Manatee only)

Horticulture Blog Posts