Florida University Research programmes are aimed at supporting growers with improved production information that allows them to be more successful, produce a better product for the consumer, and be better environmental stewards.
With over 7,000 registered nurseries, Florida ranks only behind California in terms of the volume of wholesale nursery products. The farm gate value of Florida nursery crops was $3 billion based on an economic study conducted in 2005, and there were 58,000 acres of container production and 23,000 acres of field or in-ground production.
Increase your productivity, employee knowledge and skills with the 4-week certificate courses from UF/IFAS Extension. Completely online and taught by experienced university professors. To learn more view the courses here.
Program Overview:
- Courses are designed for individuals already working in the horticulture industry
- Courses on specific dates, with 4 weeks of instruction and 4-6 hours required per week.
- Classes are completely online, and include pre-recorded videos, interactive discussion board, and quizzes. They are available any time of the day, and new modules are activated each week during the course
Course Subjects and Dates
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Course
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Start
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End
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Level
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Cost before discount
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Cost for NZ Growers after discount
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Greenhouse 101
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29-May-23
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23-June-23
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$US265
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$US212
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Nutrient Management 1 (Introduction)
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10-July-23
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04-Aug-23
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$US265
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$US212
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Costing and Profitability
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14-Aug-23
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08-Sept-23
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•••
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$US530
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$US424
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Disease Management
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11-Sept-23
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06-Oct-23
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••
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$US265
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$US212
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Weed Management
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16-Oct-23
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10-Nov-23
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$US265
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$US212
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Environmental Crop Management (NEW, Advanced)
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16-Oct-23
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10-Nov-23
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•••
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$US265
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$US212
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Hydroponic Vegetable Production
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13-Nov-23
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15-Dec-23
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$US265
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$US212
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To utilise the 20% NZPPI member discount, get in touch with Alice Schofield alice@nzppi.co.nz