This program is required for those individuals seeking the Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certification.
This program will be taught in Spanish at the Monroe County Public Library Marathon Branch in the community room and attendance is required for completion of the course.
Drinks and a light lunch will be provided
COST FOR THE TRAINING IS $30
Program date:
Wednesday, June 5th from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
What are Green Industries Best Management Practices?
GI-BMPs teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters and natural resources. This science-based educational program for Green Industry professionals is brought to you by the UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Is GI-BMP a mandatory?
YES! Florida law states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a certificate from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) by January 1, 2014 (s. 482.1562, F.S.). To get this certificate, each commercial applicator must be trained in GI-BMPs and receive a certificate of completion from UF/IFAS and FDEP. Local ordinances may require this certification sooner, or require that non-commercial applicators also be trained.
Who benefits from GI-BMP training?
Supervisors and employees in the lawn care, pest control, or landscape industries
Municipal parks and recreation facility supervisors and employees
Irrigation industry workers
Commercial property managers
City and county planning department staff
City and county environmental department or water quality staff
City and county commission staff
Builders and developers
Landscape designers and architects
Golf course employees
Anyone working in the areas of water quality, urban development, or environmental issues
For any additional questions contact Brynn Morey (305) 292-4501.
