This workshop is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices (BMPs) for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal grounds areas.
The Best Management Practices are focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.
At the end of this training you will be given a post-test to determine knowledge learned. If the post-test is successfully completed, you will be mailed a Green Industries BMP certificate of completion.
Once you receive your certification, you can apply for the Limited Fertilizer License with FDACS
Some cities & counties require this certification before you can bid on jobs or have commercial customers.
This class can also be taken to obtain 4 CEU's for FDACS Licenses:
2 Core CEU's
2 Category CEU's in O&T, LLO, LCLM, L&O, LUF and also CEU's for FNGLA, ISA and LIAF.
It is also required to obtain a Limited Urban Fertilizer Certification which you need to legally spread any type of fertilizer in the landscape, required by FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services).
GIBMP Manual - provides great information you can study and download.
Coffee, light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
For more information: donna.castro@ufl.edu
