Check in starts at 8:00 AMThis program is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal ground areas. It provides the training and testing necessary to obtain a Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer (LCULCF). It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.BMP certification will be awarded to those passing the exam.This course can also be taken online. We strongly recommend that you download and read the manual prior to taking the online course or attending the classroom session.NOTE: There are no CEUs given with the online course.Please bring your own coffee, etc as we can't provide these.  Lunch is on your own.This class is offered at no cost to, Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County School Board Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend this class for free.A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned by attending this class. Attendees will earn 2 CORE and may select their 2 additional CEUs from: Pvt. App. Ag., Ornamental & Turf (O&T), Limited Lawn & Ornamental (LL&O), Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM), or Commercial Lawn & Ornamental (Comm. L&O).                                                                                 AGENDA 8: 20 am           Packet and materials review 9 am                 Introduction and Pre-test 9:30 – 10:20      Overview - Green Industries BMPs for Protection of Water Resources in FL                        History, Background & Overview of the BMP Program & Local Ordinances. How to use the BMPs to protect water quality.                        Jane Morse, Extension Agent II, UF/IFAS Pinellas County 10:20 – 10:30    Break 10:30 – 11:50    Lawn and Landscape Cultural and Fertilization BMPsBest Management Practices for healthy lawns and landscapes. Includes mowing, pruning, fertilization & irrigation effects on plant health and ability to tolerate pest pressures.                        Dale Armstrong, Coordinator FYN Program, UF/IFAS Pinellas County 11:50 – 12:45    Lunch on own 12:45 – 1:35      Irrigation BMPsIrrigation Best Management Practices to reduce disease & insect damage. Irrigation BMPs include: irrigation requirements, design, installation, monitoring, troubleshooting and proper management of irrigation.                        Bob Albanese, Horticulture Extension Educator, Pinellas County Extension 1:35 – 1:45        Break 1:45 – 2:35        Fertilizer BMPsFertilizer sources: comparisons and responses. Jane Morse, Extension Agent II, UF/IFAS Pinellas County 2:35 – 2:45        Break 2:45 – 3:35        Pesticide BMPsThe use of IPM in a management program; Pesticide selection, storage, handling & disposal.                        Andy Wilson, Senior Horticulture Extension Educator, Pinellas County Extension 3:35 – 3:45        Survey3:45 – 3:55        Review3:55 – 4:30        Post-Test and CEUs For more information please contact (727) 582-2562Reservation policy Before continuing, we would like to make you aware of our reservation policies. Cancellations - If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Pinellas County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Payment - We require full payment at time of reservation so be prepared with a credit card to complete this transaction. Refunds - Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time. Reservations - You must be 18 to make a reservation. If you are under 18 and want to attend a class you must register and attend with a parent or guardian.The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.