esen momol & don rainey florida-friendly landscaping™ program
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Esen Momol & Don Rainey Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Center for Landscape Conservation & Ecology & Environmental Horticulture Department April 20, 2012. CHARTFIELDS Department ID: 603570000 Fund Code: 222 Program Code: 3301. North Central Florida Turfgrass Research Unit - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Esen Momol & Don Rainey
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
Center for Landscape Conservation & Ecology & Environmental Horticulture Department
April 20, 2012
Time Description Instructor
9:30-10:00 Registration & opening (snacks provided) Administration
10:00 -11:00
Current BMP Irrigation Research Topics Michael Dukes
11:00-12:00
Current BMP Turfgrass Research Topics Dr. Trenholm
12:00-1:30 Sharing ideas & lunch (provided) FFL Team
1:30-2:30 Current BMP Nutrient Management Topics Mark Clark/Tom Obreza
2:30 -3:30 GI-BMP Refresher Update Alberto Chavez
3:30-4:00 Technical and Critical BMP Program Updates Don Rainey
4:00 Evaluation & Adjourn (snacks provided) FFL Team
CHARTFIELDS
Department ID: 603570000
Fund Code: 222
Program Code: 3301
Extension Turfgrass Field Day May 31, 2012
North Central Florida Turfgrass Research UnitTime: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Cost: Early Reg. by 5/24/12 $10.00Onsite Reg. and Reg. After 5/24/31 $15.00Registration and Pre-Test 9:00 a.m.
Reserve your spot by May 24th, 2012.
Extension Turfgrass Field Day May 31, 2012
9:30 - 12:00 p.m. Research Stations12:00 - 1 p.m. Lunch1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Lectures
See the latest in turf varieties and research involvingfertilizing, watering, pest control, and new varieties.
To Pre-register, Contact Crystal Sutherland at: [email protected] your name, address, county and number.
Florida Turfgrass Symposium 2012
June 7th Leon County July 24th Osceola County August 2nd Broward County
Host: The University of Florida IFAS and the Florida Turfgrass Industries
These symposia provide educational programs on topics such turfgrass management, environmental protection, water quality and BMP’s among others.
Florida Turfgrass Symposium 2012
June 7th Leon County July 24th Osceola County August 2nd Broward County
CEUs in Certified Crop Advisor Credit : Nutrient Management, Soil and Water Management, Pest Management and Crop Management. CEUs will also be available from the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services in Pesticide Certification Standards (O&T and PVT).
FIRST FFL DEMONSTRATION LANDSCAPE IN UF CAMPUS
Straughn Extension Professional Development Center
FYN Builder
Developer
GI-BMP
FYN Home Owner
Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program
The Gateway Concept
FFL/GI-BMP SHARING IDEAS
In-Person Certifications by Year
YearTotal
CertifiedTotal
Attended Classes2006 283 340 172007 1383 1505 492008 2182 2473 802009 3761 4425 1322010 3858 4640 1802011 3631 4445 1922012 925 1143 48
Grand Total 16023 18971 698
Year Total Certified Online
2006 292007 1462008 472010 852011 4142012 88
Online Certifications by Year
Participation Trends by MonthMonthly Attendance
Month 2009 2010 2011
Jan 257 301 486Feb 182 568 262Mar 474 469 521Apr 513 529 400May 693 360 363Jun 322 511 192Jul 441 281 343
Aug 271 339 286Sep 305 247 409Oct 377 359 308Nov 301 276 275Dec 335 337 185
2011 Florida GI-BMP Follow-Up Survey Results Statewide Practices
SummarySample 4000
Total Started Survey: 535Total Completed Survey: 408
Before GI-BMP Participation% responding
often and always
After GI-BMP Participation% responding
often and always
Established fertilizer free buffer zone around water bodies 64.3 85.8
Used a fertilizer broadcast spreader deflector shield 61.4 78.7
Read the fertilizer label to determine slow- and quick-release nitrogen sources
76.5 94.4
Calibrated fertilizer application equipment 67.6 82.8
2011 Florida GI-BMP Follow-Up Survey Results Statewide Practices Summary
Sample 4000Total Started Survey: 535
Total Completed Survey: 408
Before GI-BMP Participation
% responding often and always
After GI-BMP Participation% responding
often and always
Used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling and/or applying pesticides 69.1 86.6
Used IPM to determine pest control method(s) 62.8 85.9
Monitored pest populations to determine when to apply pesticides 62.1 86.1
Established pesticide application free buffer zones per label instructions 70.2 85.7
Used spill cleanup equipment to clean, control, contain, collect, and store spilled material until proper disposal 64.1 78.2
2011 Florida GI-BMP Follow-Up Survey Results Statewide Practices
SummarySample 4000
Total Started Survey: 535Total Completed Survey: 408
Before GI-BMP Participation
% responding often and always
After GI-BMP Participation
% responding often and always
Reset irrigation controllers/timers seasonally. 57.4 75.6
Ensured irrigation rates to prevent leaching and runoff 49.8 75.3
Applied no more than ½ to ¾ inches of water per irrigation event. 52.2 77.3
Considered over-irrigation harmful to the plant and environment. 66.1 84.1
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Continuing Education Classes
CEU provider license for LA & CAM Initial course offerings:
► Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: What’s in it for your communities? – 2 hours
► Green Industries Best Management Practices – 4 hours
Continuing Education Classes
CEU provider license for Certified Crop Advisor credit in Nutrient Management, Soil and water Management, Pest Management and Crop Management
Pesticide Certification Standards (FDACS)►Private applicator Ag pest control►Ornamental & Turfgrass