May 6, 2020

UF Online Training Courses Kick Off June 1

The University of Florida’s Greenhouse Training Online 2020 courses are set to begin June .

The first course, Greenhouse 101, will help you train yourself and your staff to make better crop management decisions by learning the underlying horticultural science of plant growth. Greenhouse 101 is designed for people with no formal training in horticulture that work in the greenhouse or nursery industry. The course is offered in English and Spanish.

The course runs June 1-26, 2020 and includes a personalized certificate of completion. The cost is $199 per participant, with discounts if you register five or more individuals.

Over 4 weeks, there are streaming video lessons, readings, and assignments (about 2 hours total commitment per week), which can be accessed at any time of day. Experienced university instructors are available for help and interactive discussions. To register, please visit http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/training/.

For more information, including discounts for registering multiple staff, send an email to greenhousetraining@ifas.ufl.edu.