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Sustainable Agriculture & Commercial Horticulture
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The UF/IFAS Martin County Sustainable Agriculture and Commercial Horticulture Program connects landscapers, nursery growers, farmers, ranchers, and other agri-businesses with science-based solutions and best management practices for pest and fertility management, irrigation, business planning, disaster preparation/recovery, soil health, and pesticide safety. Services offered include soil moisture sensor application, pest/disease diagnosis, communicating the local, state and federal resource availability to clientele, facilitating local food system improvements, on-farm research, and pesticide licensing.
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LICENSING
The State of Florida requires licensing for most professionals who apply any pesticides (including herbecides, such as Round-up). For information about licenses, study materials and more visit the UF Pesticide Information Office, through the above licensing link.
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CLASSES and RESOURCES
The above link will take you to our calendar of upcoming classes, additional resources and recent articles. Contact: Yvette Goodiel, Sustainability and Commercial Horticulture, Extension Agent III at (772) 419-6962.
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PESTICIDE CERTIFICATION
Pesticide certification exams are offered monthly and advanced registration is required. Please arrive for your scheduled exam no later than 9 A.M. The title link will allow for you to view the exam schedule and register.