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Upcoming Trainings Offer CEUs
Manatee County Extension Service will hold two training classes in May that offer CEUs for pesticide applicators: May 9: WPS Train the Trainer Workshop: 9am-11am, Manatee County Extension. Need CEU’s? The WPS TTT workshop provides CEUs in several categories. Even … Continue reading
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Upcoming Events & CEU Opportunities
Nov. 9: Florida Ag. Expo, 7:30am-4:20pm, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. For agenda visit: http://www.floridaagexpo.com/program Online registration is now closed. But it’s not too late … you can still attend! Walk-Up Registration will start at 7:30 am on Wednesday, … Continue reading
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Increase Your Sales Using the Internet
Is your business earning enough money? Could revenues be higher? Could your business use technology to generate more revenue? Do you have a website? Is it up to date? Is it earning it keep? Could you leverage the marketing power … Continue reading
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Upcoming Events
10/11/11 - Core and Private Pesticide Applicator Exam Training, Core 9am-11am, Private 11am-1pm, Manatee County Extension Service. Can be taken for exam preparation or CEUs for current license holders. CEU’s available are: 2 in Core for Core class, 2 in … Continue reading
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Beneficial Insects Program Offers CEUs
Manatee County Extension Service will present a program on “Natural Pest Control with Beneficial Insects” for the general public on Tuesday, September 20 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Three pesticide CEUs are available for the following categories: Private Applicator, … Continue reading
Hot New Products
Coming Soon: Greenhouse Grower is airing a webinar to introduce new products for greenhouse operations. The products, including new equipment, shade cloth, chemicals and others, were featured at last month’s OFA Short Course in Columbus, Ohio. View the free webinar on your … Continue reading
Important Upcoming Palm Training Opportunity
Palm Management in the Florida Landscape Here’s an outstanding opportunity for those in this area that want to dramatically improve their knowledge of palms. The 2 palm ‘gurus’ at the University of Florida. Dr Monica Elliot and Dr Tim Broschat … Continue reading
Need CEUs? WPS Train-the-Trainer Class Coming Up
The WPS TTT workshop provides CEUs in several categories. Even if you don’t need to be WPS certified, don’t miss this opportunity for CEUs. CEUs available: 2 in the following categories: Aerial, Ag. Row, Ag. Tree, O&T, Private, Forest Pest … Continue reading
Upcoming Private Applicator Exam Pesticide Training Classes in English and Spanish
Here are two training classes growers might be interested in. What: Core and Private Applicator Exam Training in English Where: Manatee County Extension Service When: July 21, 2011 Time: Core: 9-11am, Private 11-1pm To register and view the agenda please … Continue reading
Group Visit to Treehouse Nursery
On Monday, June 27, the SW Florida Small Farmers Network will visit Treehouse Nursery on Pine Island. The nursery grows rare tropical fruit trees and flowering plants for wholesale and retail. It is a great location to see the mature trees and … Continue reading
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