Commercial Horticulture
UF/IFAS Extension's Commercial Horticulture program:
- Provides training and technical support to sod production, plant nurseries, and green industry professionals.
- Teaches scouting for pests to reduce pesticide use and diagnosis of turfgrass issues.
- Educates on water conservation, water quality, nutrient management in landscapes, safe pest management, and pesticide usage.
- Provides commercial pesticide applicator trainings and courses for continuing education credits (CEUs).
- Teaches Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) that promotes responsible use of fertilizer, pesticides, irrigation, and the best cultural practices that will reduce negative environmental impacts.
Contact
Grantly Ricketts Commercial Horticulture County Extension Director & Extension Agent II gricketts@ufl.edu
St. Lucie County Agricultural Extension 8400 Picos Road, Suite 101 Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm