
Commercial Horticulture / Ornamental Production
Nurseries in Manatee County grow woody ornamentals, foliage, floral crops, and sod with a value of 60 million dollars per year.
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
CONTACT
Christine Russo Commercial Horticulture Phone: 941-722-4524 ext. 1814 crusso2015@ufl.edu
Physical Address 1303 17th Street West Palmetto, FL 34221