Oct 1, 2010

Attend South Florida’s Water Quality WorkshopSource: University of Florida

Nursery, foliage and floriculture growers are encouraged to attend the BMPs for Water Quality and Treatment South Florida Regional Workshop, set to take place Nov. 10, 2010, from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nursery, foliage and floriculture growers are encouraged to attend the BMPs for Water Quality and Treatment South Florida Regional Workshop, set to take place Nov. 10, 2010, from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Locations include : Costa Farms, Miami; Living Colors Nursery, Homestead; and Miami-Dade County UF IFAS Extension, Homestead.

Learn how to:

Registration cost is only $20 per person if you pre-register by Oct. 29. The cost goes up to $40 after Oct. 29. A 20 percent discount is offered to FNGLA members.

To register, go to www.watereducationalliance.org and click on “Workshops.”

• Manage pathogens, algae, biofilm, sale and alkalinity problems in irrigation water
• Irrigate with recaptured water, surface ponds and reclaimed water sources
• Deal with new environmental regulations and incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Use new research and technologies, with presentations form industry and university experts