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Welcome. Urban Landscape Management Short-Course Agent In-Service Training Palm Beach Extension Palm Beach, FL April 22-23, 2013. Introductions. Host VIPs State Staff Instructors. Program. Day 1 Brief Program Update Law and Regulations Issues in the Landscape – Insect Pests
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Welcome Urban Landscape Management Short-Course Agent In-Service Training Palm Beach Extension Palm Beach, FL April 22-23, 2013
Introductions • Host • VIPs • State Staff • Instructors
Program Day 1 • Brief Program Update • Law and Regulations • Issues in the Landscape – Insect Pests • Poster Presentations, Q & A, Day 2 • Turfgrass Fertilizer Formulations • Outdoor Results Trial • Equipment Demonstration • Advanced GI-BMP Curriculum Review • Fertilizer Sources: Fate of N in Urban Landscapes • Adjourn – Pick up Materials Credit: www.susanohanian.org
Program Update New and Improved Training Tools
GI-BMP3English,Spanish and Creole • In-person • Online • DVD
Fertilizer Calculator • Matrix Format • 30% slow-release or greater • Exercises • Develop your own
DVD Use Policy Guidelines The DVD training should not be used for instructor-led in-person trainings without special consent and approval from the GI-BMP State Office. CEUs as well as instructor eligibility may be in question when using the DVD in in-person training.
Needs Assessment FDACS Pesticide CEU's are currently not available for the DVD version of the GI-BMP training. Should CEUs be provided for the online training program?