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Increasing Adoption of IPM in the Production of Woody Ornamentals

Norm Leppla, UF, IFAS, IPM Florida, Dan Sonke, Protected Harvest & Tom Green, IPM Institute of North America. Increasing Adoption of IPM in the Production of Woody Ornamentals.

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Increasing Adoption of IPM in the Production of Woody Ornamentals

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  1. Norm Leppla, UF, IFAS, IPM Florida, Dan Sonke, Protected Harvest & Tom Green, IPM Institute of North America Increasing Adoption of IPM in the Production of Woody Ornamentals

  2. IPM Florida provides statewide, interdisciplinary and inter-unit coordination and assistance for UF, IFAS integrated pest management research, extension and education faculty

  3. Organization of Project • History of project-Cherry Lake, IFAS, IPM Inst. N. America, EPA (11/07/02) • Market-driven- Customers for IPM plants • Voluntary- Market niche • Working Group- Growers, IFAS, IPM Institute, EPA, FDACS, FNGA, others • Timetable- Two years • Florida Application- Regional, national

  4. Site Visit

  5. Land Grant Role in IPM Certification “The Land Grand Universities have a responsibility to be involved in facilitator, educator, and expert roles in developing IPM guidelines but not in any certification role” (Indianapolis, IN, April 23-24, 1997)

  6. Tactics of IPM Sustainability Cultural Practices Biological Control Chemical Control Physical Methods

  7. Aspects of IPM

  8. Objective:to create a measurable increase in the number of producers of woody ornamentals using reduced risk practices and products by creating a credible IPM certification program.

  9. Credible!

  10. Eco-labeling Components 3rd Party Auditor Certification Eco-Label Chain of Custody Standards Education & Outreach Marketing

  11. Eco-labeling Goals Standards Pesticide Risk Reduction Bio-IPM Adoption Fair Return to Growers Transparency Soil & Water Conservation Under Consideration Social and Energy

  12. Eccounting System Principle:Pesticide Risk Reduction Criteria:Pesticide Toxicity by Land Area Standard:1200 Toxicity Units per Acre Metric:Toxicity Units

  13. Distribution of Toxicity Score (90 Growers) 10% Better Toxicity Score

  14. Woody Ornamentals Workgroup

  15. Tasks at Hand… • Create a multi-stakeholder working group to provide oversight and direction. • Draft region-specific guidelines or standards. • Draft quantitative evaluation criteria specific to woody ornamentals in Florida. • Provide incentives for reduced-risk options. • Train independent inspectors to evaluate applicants. • Create educational materials to inform consumers about IPM and accomplishments of certified producers.

  16. Ecolabeling Steps & Responsibilities CERTIFICATION 3rd Party Certifier STANDARDS CHAIN OF CUSTODY • Working Group • (Growers) • Growers • Shippers • Retailers • Landscapers MARKETING Growers Marketing Consultants

  17. Reduce Pesticide Use and Risk Through IPM • Biological Knowledge • Monitoring and Inspection • Act to Control Pests When Necessary • Choose Least-Risk Options • Long-Term, Preventative Practices • Evaluation and Records • Pesticide Management • Continual Improvement

  18. Protect Soil and Water • Nutrient Management • Irrigation Management

  19. Increasing Adoption of IPM in the Production of Woody Ornamentals • Cherry Lake landscape architects course • Evaluation of IPM practices in urban turfgrass • Florida Nurserymen, Growers and Landscape Association certification • UF, IFAS Doctor of Plant Medicine students • Ornamental Outlook and Extension pub’s

  20. Increasing Adoption of IPM in the Production of Woody Ornamentals

  21. Ecolabeling Costs and Benefits EVALUATION SAVE $ ON PRODUCTION EDUCATION HIGHER VALUE COMMODITY LIABILITY PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION QUALITY ASSURANCE ENVIRON. STEWARDSHIP

  22. Eco-Labels

  23. http://ipm.ifas.ufl.edu

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