Green Industry Survey
In efforts to expand our services to Osceola County's quickly growing Green Industries, we would like to know how we can best meet your educational needs. Please indicate your interests by checking all that apply:
___ I would attend trainings to become a Florida Certified Horticulture Professional with the Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association. (Training includes plant id, plant problems, landscape maintenance, etc.- certification requires a written exam and costs $110 for non-members)
___ I would attend trainings to become a Florida Certified Landscape Technician with the Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association. (Training is open to anyone having at least 1 yr. experience in Florida, and includes plant id, plan layout, grading and drainage, irrigation operation & repair, tree staking, etc.-certification requires field exam and costs $300 for non-members)
___ I would attend horticulture/landscaping courses for college credit at Valencia Community College's Osceola Campus.
___ I would attend horticulture/landscaping courses towards state-accredited certification in Landscape/Ornamental Horticulture.
I am interested in courses that cover the following topics:
___ Best Management Practices for the Florida Green Industries ___ Pruning, Staking, and Tree Care ___ Why Landscapes Fail ___ Lawn Care ___ Landscape Plant Identification ___ Fertilization of Lawns & Ornamentals ___ Landscaping for Wildlife |
___ Pest Control in the Landscape ___ Water Efficient Landscaping ___ Diagnosing Plant Problems ___ Ornamental Pond Installation ___ Basic Landscape Design ___ Citrus ___ Other: ______________________ |
Indicate the scheduling that you would prefer for college courses:
Once a week for 4 hours Twice a week for 2 hours each class
Indicate the times that would be convenient for you to attend any training or course:
Saturdays Weekday Mornings Weekday Afternoons Weekday Evenings
Some other services I would like the Osceola County Extension to offer are:
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Your Extension currently provides these services:
Soil Test Kits
Insect and Plant ID
Plant Problem Diagnosis
Pesticide Licensing
Landscape Consultations
Please mail this sheet back to us, fax it to us at 321-697-3010, or if you prefer, call us at 321-697-3000 or e-mail at jsullivan@mail.ifas.ufl.edu with your feedback. Remember, the sooner we hear from you, the sooner we can fulfill your requests! Thank you for helping us help you!
Jennifer Welshans, Horticulture Agent
Jessica Sullivan, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program Coordinator
Eva Pabon, Horticulture Program Assistant