Nursery Scout Training
Join us for a 3-day, hands-on training designed for nursery professionals, growers, and plant health enthusiasts. Learn to scout effectively for pests, diseases, weeds, nutrient issues, as well as field tours, microscope labs, hands-on monitoring, and expert-led lessons! This in-person event is perfect for anyone interested in improving their nursery management skills.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with other nursery professionals and expand your knowledge in the field. Register now to secure your spot!
Classes and Tours will be led by local UF/IFAS Extension Agents and UF/IFAS professors specializing in plant production.
Participants will receive full-color pest identification booklets and a hand lens.
10/30/25- Day 1
8:30 - 8:45 Registration
8:45 - 9:00 Pre-test
9:00 - 9:05 Welcome to IPM Scouting
9:05 - 9:35 What is Scouting & Benefits of Scouting
9:35 -10:00 Introduction to Insect ID & Other Pests
10:15 -12:15 Scouting for Insects & Beneficials—Dr. Lance Osborne
12:45 -1:00 How to submit samples (digital too!)?
1:00 -1:45 Look out for Invasive Species!
2:00 Depart for local nursery to practice scouting
11/6/25- Day 2
9:00 - 9:45 Significance of pH and EC
9:45 -10:30 ACTIVITY—Monitoring for pH and EC—Dr. J. Chen
10:45 -11:30 Let’s Talk Dirt: Growing Media – Dr. Jeb Fields
11:30 -12:15 Water Quality and Quantity - Dr. Yilin Zhuang
1:00 - 1:45 Florida’s Flora, Fauna, and her Foes
1:30 Depart for nursery tour
11/13/2025- Day 3
9:00 -10:30 Weed ID & Control—Dr. Chris Marble
10:45 -12:15 Scouting for Diseases – Dr. Dave Norman
12:45 – 1:15 Scouting from the Sky
1:15 -1:45 Scouting for Abiotics
2:00 - 2:25 Plant clinic tour
2:25 - 2:45 Post-test
2:45 - 3:15 CEUs, Class Evaluation, Certificate of Completion
