University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online courses Costing and Profitability September 2–30, 2019 Develop the skills to accurately estimate production cost and profit for your greenhouse or nursery business. Costing & Profitability is the fourth course of the 2019 Greenhouse Training Online courses program offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension. This course is […]
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International professionals across the supply chain come together to share initiatives and spur innovation. Press Release, 08/05/2019 (Miami, Fl.) – SDL, an independently organized event series, announced the second round of speakers to conduct presentations during the inaugural event this October 22-24, 2019, featuring CEOs, directors and other pioneering figures in sustainability strategy and agtech. […]
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With limited availability of qualified labor, your best investment is in training your existing staff to make better crop management decisions. University of Florida IFAS Extension can help with four-week, award-winning, online training courses in English and Spanish. The first course of the year, Greenhouse 101, starts on May 27, 2019. To register, visit http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/training/. […]
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Our last Greenhouse Training Online course for 2018! Interpret water quality tests for irrigation of greenhouse and nursery crops, select appropriate water treatment technologies, and design a water treatment and monitoring system. Irrigation Water & Treatment is the final course for 2018 in the Greenhouse Training Online series offered by the University of Florida IFAS […]
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Greenhouse Training Online courses, including Disease Management, offered by University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF) have received a boost with an education grant from the American Floral Endowment (AFE). The four-week courses in English and Spanish are designed for growers or technical managers in the US and other countries, and have been completed by over […]
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Train yourself, or your staff, to make better crop management decisions by learning the basics of plant nutrition management. Nutrient Management 1 is the third course of the Greenhouse Training Online program offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension, winner of the 2018 ASHS Extension Division Education Materials Award. This course is intermediate level, […]
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The Greenhouse Training Online (GTO) program offered to growers by the University of Florida IFAS Extension is the winner of the 2018 Extension Division Education Materials Award from the American Society for Horticultural Science. Over 1300 growers have participated in GTO courses, with an 80% success rate. Eight courses for greenhouse and nursery growers are […]
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Innovative technology and structure changes how produce will be sourced by hotels and restaurants. ORLANDO, FLA. Eco Convergence Group, Inc. (ECG) unveiled the first HyCube™ modular hydroponic vegetable production system last night at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The HyCube’s data-driven, precisely controlled, patent-pending hydroponic system is constructed in an illuminated modern structure right next […]
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Increase your productivity, employee knowledge and skills with our 4-week certificate courses from UF/IFAS Extension. Completely online and taught by PhD university professors. All courses are in English and Spanish. Can your grower staff benefit from additional training, in order to make better crop management decisions? University of Florida IFAS Extension can help with four-week […]
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2017 Florida Protected Ag and Hydroponics Conference will be hosted by the University of Florida/IFAS Live Oak and Balm Ag Research Centers. The event will be held at Gulf Coast Research in Balm. Participants will have a unique opportunity to start the conference by visiting one of two established commercial farms using protective ag and […]
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Join the 488 growers who have successfully graduated from Greenhouse Training Online courses offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). This advanced course is designed for experienced growers or technical managers in the US and other countries. The course is offered in English and Spanish. Learn about lime, water quality, plant species, nitrogen […]
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Do you have grower staff who are irrigating and fertilizing greenhouse crops, but have not had formal training in horticulture? The University of Florida IFAS Extension can help them make better crop management decisions. For the third year, they will be offering online training courses in English and Spanish starting on June 19, 2017. This […]
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Join over 700 growers who have successfully graduated from Greenhouse Training Online courses offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). This new course is designed for growers with some experience and training in the US or other countries. The course is offered in English and Spanish. Learn how to manage all aspects of […]
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Join the 443 growers who have successfully graduated from Greenhouse Training Online courses offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). This advanced course is designed for experienced growers or technical managers in the US and other countries. The course is offered in English and Spanish. by learning about lime, water quality, plant species, […]
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