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February 2, 2006
Getting
Started in the New Nursery Business Workshop (English and Spanish)
Joe Garofalo,
PhD Commercial Ornamental Agent
This
information is posted at the request of the
Miami-Dade County Cooperative
Extension Service.
Miami-Dade
County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a workshop both in English
and Spanish on “Getting Started in the Nursery Business.” If you are
thinking about starting a new nursery business, or if you have recently
started one, this workshop is for you. In this workshop you will learn
about crop production, regulatory matters, marketing, and the financial
aspects of running a nursery business. Lunch is included, and will be served
for both groups of participants at 12 noon.
Date:
February 10, 2006
Time:
English 8:15am to 12 noon
Spanish 1:15pm to 5:00pm
Cost:
$15.00
Location:
Agricultural Center, 18710 SW 288th
St Homestead, FL
To sign up for
either workshop, call: (305)248-3311 ext. 255
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February 8, 2006
Nursery
Cost Share Funds Available
This week,
nursery growers can begin to apply for cost share funds available from
FDACS at the USDA Service Center
in Florida City, beginning February 15 and running through March 1.
The Florida
Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has made limited funds
available for up to 80% cost share on approved practices for container
nurseries. While this does not cover hurricane damage per se, each owner
should schedule an appointment with the Nursery Lab staff headed by Michelle
Codallo, with support from Don Grimsley, at (305) 242-1288. Construction
costs, including material and labor, may be covered. Each site must be
individually evaluated by the Nursery Lab staff prior to turning in an
application.
After
applications have been accepted, the Selection Committee will review them,
and growers will be notified as to whether or not they have qualified.
Successful applicants will be asked to sign a “Notice of Intent to
Implement” FDACS form, in which they agree to implement guidelines outlined
in the Nursery BMP Guide. A copy of the Guide is available
on-line or in the office of the South Dade Soil & Water
Conservation District, 1450 N. Krome Ave., Suite 104, Florida City, Florida
(the USDA Service Center).
Nursery Lab
(305) 242-1288
FAX (305)
242-1292
Michelle
Codallo
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April 19, 2006
Two New EDIS
Publications are Available!
Migliaccio,
K. W. and B. J. Boman. 2006.
Total Maximum Daily Loads and Agricultural BMPs in Florida. EDIS
publication ABE 362
This publication addresses many issues
regarding Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
for the state of Florida. Our focus was on agriculture and the processes
that are currently in place (or being developed) to guide BMP
implementation. This publication provides basic information on the process
and resources for those who would like a more in depth review.
Migliaccio,
K. W., Y. C. Li, H. Trafford, and
E. Evans. 2006. A simple lysimeter
for soil water sampling in south Florida. EDIS publication ABE 361
This publication details one of the lysimeter designs being used in our
USDA-CSREES project in Biscayne Bay Watershed. This
design is simple and relatively inexpensive. The publication is meant to
provide understanding on how researchers measure leaching of agrochemicals
and as an example for others conducting similar experiments.
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May 31, 2006
The Miami-Dade
County Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Florida Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) present:
Reduce your
Production Costs: Optimize Irrigation and Fertilizer Applications
Don Pybas,
Director Miami-Dade Extension Service
One day of
intensive training devoted to irrigation and fertilization practices in
container nurseries, both Foliage and Woody plants.
Date:
May 31, 2006
Time:
8:30 am to 3:30 pm, lunch is provided
Cost:
FREE
Location:
Miami-Dade County Cooperative
Extension Service Auditorium, 18710 SW 288th St Homestead, FL
CEUs applied
for: FDACS(ch 482 & 487); FNGLA (4 categories); MG
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June 15, 2006
Southeast Climate Consortium (SECC)
The
Southeast Climate Consortium (SECC)
is a multi-state effort including many different institutions: Florida State
University, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of
Georgia, Auburn University, and University of Alabama-Huntsville.
The SECC provides a service called ‘AgClimate.’
AgClimate
is a Website that provides information on the latest climate
forecasts. In addition, the website provides historic information on
rainfall and temperature measurements by county. Other interesting tools
are available on the website to predict drought and crop yields.
AgClimate is a tool that is available
for growers of different commodities so that they can include climate
factors in their planning. For more information or questions regarding the
SECC or AgClimate, please contact
Kati Migliaccio.
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August 23, 2006
The Miami-Dade
County Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Florida Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) present:
Technology, Irrigation and Nutrient Updates for South Florida Vegetable
Growers
This
program will update you on the
principles, practices and importance of efficient water and nutrient
management of vegetable crops and will provide farmers with updates on
technologies to improve crop production.
Date:
August 23, 2006
Time:
8:15am to 2:30pm
Cost:
FREE
RSVP:
Call to register for lunch (305)248-3311 x232
Location:
Miami-Dade County Cooperative
Extension Service Auditorium, 18710 SW 288th St Homestead, FL
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August 24, 2006
Foliar
Iron Applications Update for Tropical Fruit Crops
(Using
weak acids and iron sulfate foliar sprays to prevent/correct iron
deficiency)
Our
research team (Drs. Schaffer, Li, Evans, and Crane) have been investigating
a new approach to preventing or correcting iron deficiencies in tropical
fruit crops using foliar applications of iron sulfate (NOT chelated iron)
with weak acids. We would like to share with you our latest results while
this research is in progress.
Date:
August 24, 2006
Time: 11
am
Cost:
FREE
Location:
Lychee
Grove (block 7: follow the signs)
Tropical Research and Education Center 18905 S.W. 280 St. Homestead, FL
33031-3314 Tel: 305-246-7001 x.290
Agenda
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September 14, 2006
The Miami-Dade
County Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Florida Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) present:
2006
Methyl Bromide Alternatives for Homestead
Date: Rescheduled
for Thursday, September 14, 2006
Time:
6:15pm - Dinner sponsored by Syngenta; 6:45 - 8:25pm meeting
Cost:
FREE
Location:
Miami-Dade County Cooperative
Extension Service John D. Campbell Ag Center, 18710 SW 288th St
Homestead, FL 33031
Agenda
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September 19, 2006
Calibration and Flow Verification Workshop
The
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is conducting workshops
for individuals or entities who seek guidance concerning low calibration
and monitoring to satisfy the condition and issuance of SFWMD water use
permits requiring the accurate monitoring and reporting of water use.
Date: September
29, 2006
Time:
9am - 3pm
Location:
Miami-Dade County Cooperative
Extension Service John D. Campbell Ag Center, 18710 SW 288th St
Homestead, FL 33031
RSVP:
Seating is limited on a first RSVP, first served basis. Please fill out the
attached form and mail to: ATTN:
SFWMD
ATTN: Barbara Fronczek MSC 4320
P.O.
Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416
For further
information, contact Barbara Fronczek (561) 682-6967.
October 4, 2006
The Miami-Dade
County Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Florida Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) present:
Put the
Internet to Work for You
This
interactive workshop will teach you how to use EDIS and other internet
resources to find the information you're looking for. For more information
please contact Christian Miller (305) 248-3311
Date:
October 4, 2006
Time:
10am to 12pm
Cost:
FREE
RSVP: by
9/27/06, Patty Viera (305)248-3311 x255
Location:
University of Florida Tropical Research
and Education Center 18905 SW 280 ST Homestead FL 33031
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