Agenda
Overview- Green Industries BMPs for Protection of Water Resources in FL: history, background & overview of the BMP program & related local ordinances plus techniques to protect water quality in your community.
Lawn and Landscape Cultural and Fertilization BMPs: best management practices recommended for healthy lawns and landscapes including mowing, pruning, fertilization & irrigation practices to promote plant health and improve tolerance to pests.
Irrigation BMPs: irrigation best management practices to reduce runoff and leaching of fertilizer and pesticides plus irrigation system, design, installation, troubleshooting and management recommendations.
Fertilizer BMPs: Fertilizer sources and product components plus application techniques to minimize pollution and keep plants healthy.
Pesticide BMPs: maintain healthy landscapes using principles of integrated pest management (IPM) plus recommendations for applying, storing and disposing pesticides properly.
For more information, or to register, please contact:
Brenda Roby
Office Support Specialist
Email:
UF-IFAS Broward County Extension
Tree Tops Park/Satellite Admin. Office
3900 SW 100 Ave
Davie, FL 33328
(954) 357-5270, ext. 6381
Directions:
From I-595, exit at Nob Hill Road. Travel 2.5 miles south on Nob Hill. Tree Tops will be on the left hand side.
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Ordinance is Now in Effect
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Best Management
Practices GI-BMPs
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CEU’s Available!
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Workshops Offered!
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Broward County Extension Education/UF-IFAS
Tree Tops Park / Oak Ridge Hall
3900 SW 100 Ave
Davie, FL 33328