Si tienes dudas acerca de como la nueva plaga de la mosca oriental de la fruta puede perjudicar tu vivero (nursery), lee esta publicación en español:
O haz click en el siguiente link: LEER
Job in nursery/Trabajo en vivero Miami-Dade July 21, 2014
Job Description (Trabajo) in Homestead, FL
Position Type: Part-Time in Homestead (Miami-Dade)
The applicant will assist the Nursery Owner of a 10 acre tropical fruit grove with sugar apple, mamey & sapodilla and a very small nursery of mostly rare palms. (El trabajador apoyará en un vivero de 10 acres de frutas tropicales y palmeras)
You will work from 2 to 3 days per week/8 hours per day. (3 dias por semana/8 horas por día) You will take care of propagation, weeding and general management of nursery plants. (Mantiene las plantas en buen estado sin mala hierbas y replantando cuando se necesite)
You will evaluate the irrigation, light and wind problems and report them. You will pick up fruits and place them ready to sell plants both at the Nursery.
Ayuda al dueño a recoger las frutas y las pone en cajas para venta. Assists the Nursery with facility concerns as they arise so as to maintain the nursery in good repair at all times. Apoya al dueño con problemas que observen en el cuidado del vivero.
Skills / Requirements – Requerimientos • No previous horticultural/nursery experience required. No necesita experiencia previa • Ability to follow instructions and be self-motivated. Que siga ordenes y entusiasta • Ability to work outdoors . Va a trabajar en el vivero (afuera) • Ability to work a flexible schedule. Horario flexible.
Payment: • Starts @ 8.50/hr with increases as they gain experience. Pago es $8.50 por hora a comenzar
Contact information: • Fernando at 786 521 6622.
Overview of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Proposed Changes May 12, 2014
Please join us on the WPS presentation and questions regarding the proposed changes of this federal law for agricultural workers and handlers.
This time will be offered for farm work community groups and public in general.
You are required to register via Online Registration
The following meeting will be held in Apopka, Fl, but the University of Florida Miami-Dade Extension office will facilitate a polycom/HD video conferencing (live video streaming) of this meeting in Maimi-Dade County. Contact the UF/IFAS Commercial Ornamental Extension agent and WPS Train the trainerfor more information: Vanessa Campoverde (evcampoverde@ufl.edu) for more information.
Agenda:
09:45 AM-10:05 AM Check-in/Registration at front door of UF/IFAS Extension office
10:00 AM- 10:10 AM Introduction: Kelly Friend, Chief, Bureau Compliance Monitoring
10:10 AM- 10:40 AM WPS Changes Presentatio:Richard Pont, U.S. EPA, Pesticide Programs
10:40 AM- 10:50 AM Break
10:50 AM- 11:20 AM Question & Answer Regarding the WPS Rule Proposals
11:20 AM- 11:45 AM Comment Submission Process
- Regulations.gov and other options
- How to provide effective comments that are more likely to have impact
Richard Pont, U.S. EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs
11:45 AM- 12:00 PM Wrap-Up
No CEUS will be provided forthis video conference
Vanessa Campoverde
Florida Statewide Horticulture Newsletter February 27, 2014
UF/IFAS Plant Producer Newsletter team is pleased to announced the first issue of this quarterly newsletter designed and produced by statewide Commercial Horticulture Extension agents:
Winter 2014. issue 1. Content:Winter 2014 Plant Producer Newsletter
- CEU Article: An IntegratedApproach to ControllingProduction Pests
- Pest Update: Xanthomonas on Ficus Trees
- Producer Highlight
- Research Highlights
- General Interest Articles
- Business and Tech
- Local Interest Article
Please Click on the image to access the first issue
Until next time,
Vanessa
Spring 2014 Ornamental Plant Disease Update & Management Workshop February 25, 2014
To update nursery growers, landscapers interested individuals on the latest and best management practices for tackling current ornamental fungal and bacterial plant diseases and to prevent some new ones for this next season.
The workshop will be held on Tuesday March 18, 2014, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 m., in the University of Florida TREC classroom and shadehouses, located in Homestead, Florida. Refreshments and CEUs will be provided for your license renewal.
More info and Online Registration is required: Register Online HERE
More info in the Online flyer: Click Here FLYER
Limited to 30 participants. (Specific location will be sent to you after your register)
For additional information, go to Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension website Calendar: http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/
WHO: UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension
WHAT: Spring 2014 Ornamental Plant Disease Update &Management
WHEN: Tuesday, March 18 of 2014, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00.m
WHERE: UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) 18905 S.W. 280 Street, Homestead, FL 33031
Insights from an Organic Certifier — Webinar Portal January 24, 2014
Insights from an Organic Certifier — Webinar Portal.
Participate in this webinar to hear insights and stories from an organic certifier concerning inspections and common issues with a focus on conservation practices related to certification.
This webinar will briefly discuss the process of organic certification including the on-farm inspection. The presenter will describe key issues and concerns that are examined in the inspection and review process. The presentation will include a discussion of common mistakes and anecdotal stories to highlight certifier concerns. Certification requirements related to conservation, such as erosion, biodiversity, soil fertility, and pest management will be highlighted.
Information and registration: Click HERE
When:Feb 4, 2014 at 3:00 pm US/Eastern (1 hour)
Presenter:Callyn Kircher, Farm Program Manager, Oregon Tilth, Corvallis, OR
Webinar Format:AT&T Connect
This webinar is scheduled for Feb 4, 2014 3:00 pm
Water webinar series delivered to you! September 16, 2013
Would you like to attend a class about irrigation topics from the comfort of your chair?
Now, you and your peers can attend not one but several webinar on water, irrigation and agriculture. Hosted by the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI). Crop health, agricultural water security and environmental footprint are three interconnected sustainability issues of national significance. This webinar series presents the latest research data that are crucial to address these complex issues. Specifically, this series will focus on irrigation pathogens and recycled water quality.
Webinar Schedule
Time for all webinars will be 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Eastern Time. Meeting space for all webinars will be https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/irrigation-water/.
October 10 at noon: A path to plant biosecurity, water and environmental sustainability: SCRI project overview. For all the following webinars. Click on Schedule
Connection Instructions
To attend the Irrigation Water Webinars
- Open a web browser and go to: https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/irrigation-water/
- Select “Enter as a guest”
- Type in your name
- Dial the conference phone number: 1-888-619-1583
- Enter this participant code: 491981
For those who have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before
It is recommended that prior to the webinars you run the Adobe Connect Connection Test.
This diagnostic test will ensure your computer and network connections are properly configured to provide you with the best possible Adobe Connect meeting experience. The diagnostic test checks for the following:
- Clear connection to Adobe Connect
- Updated Flash Player
- Bandwidth availability
- Latest Adobe Connect Add-in
Regards,
Vanessa Campoverde (evcampoverde@ufl.edu)
UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension Agent
Commercial Horticulture Program in Miami-Dade County
New Job available: Landscape Maintenance in Miami September 5, 2013
Interior & Exterior Landscape Maintenance Technician Job
Description :
Join award winning 25 year old Interior-Exterior Landscape & Christmas Decorating Firm as an Interior or Exterior Landscape Maintenance Technician. Pease submit your resume, by fax or e-mail, if you have the following background and desire to have fun at work, while working for a cutting edge firm.
Primary job will be to provide interior or exterior plant maintenance services, including pest control and quality control, to various clients as well as assist on either interior or exterior landscape installations, as needed, and possibly work in landscape nursery.
Primary job will be to provide interior or exterior plant maintenance services, including pest control and quality control, to various clients as well as assist on either interior or exterior landscape installations, as needed, and possibly work in landscape nursery. Detailed Job description as follows
1. Provide detail oriented services to interior or exterior landscape material, where knowledge of pruning is required.
2. Follow threw of records to ensure daily logs completed.
3. Assist on any interior-exterior landscape installation as required.
4. Provide excellent customer service.
5. Ability to work closely with Principals & co-workers (must be a team player) to accomplish tasks at hand.
6. Other duties associated with landscape maintenance
7. Light duty @ nursery, including fertilization and pest control.
8. Possible light errands, if no one else is available. Normal Hours M-Th, 8:00-5:00. Fridays and Saturdays will be available at certain periods of the year. Part-time: Flexible schedule 2-3 days per week.
Requirements:
1. One year of Professional Experience required working in Landscape Maintenance or degree-coursework i n Horticulture or related field.
Ability to identify plant species by name a plus.
2. Knowledge of pruning preferred.
3. Knowledge of chemical & organic pesticides/fertilizers, including rates and applications a plus.
4. Ability to work in a fast paced setting with varying tasks to complete.
5. Able to lift 40 pounds.
6. Self starter and highly organized.
7. Motivated.
8. Fluent English (bi-lingual a plus).
9. Florida Drivers License required with a good Driving Record. Ability to drive a 12,000 lb. GVW Delivery Truck a plus.
10. Major in biology, botany, horticulture, architecture or science preferred.
11. Outgoing and must enjoy exercise.
12. Strong communication skills.
13. Knowledge of green walls and green roofs a plus.
14. Passport a plus.
15. Background profile & drug test will be conducted on qualified applicants
Location: 1970 NW 129th Avenue; Unit # 101
Miami, FL 33182
Base Pay: $10.00-$15.00 per hr., dependent upon experience
Other Pay: Perks for outstanding performance
Employee Type: Full time and Part-time
Industry: Environmental, Hotel – Resort
Landscaping
Manages Others: No
Education: High School
Travel: Negligible
Relocation Covered: No
Contact: Debra Smeltzer. # 305-593-5256; ext. 2#
Fax: 305-593-9438
E-MAIL: debra@greensleevesinc.com
UF/IFAS Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program–Homestead
Morning Sessions:
- Wage & Hour: Minimum wage, hours worked, wage summary, working conditions
- Discrimination/Sexual Harassment (EEOC): EEO case studies, child labor, human trafficking
Afternoon Sessions:
- Worker Safety
- Safe Driving: Vehicle inspections, driver preparation, defensive driving
WHO: Supervisors of farm workers including field supervisors, Labor Contractors, crew leaders, growers, bus and van drivers, office staff including payroll and HR
LANGUAGE: English and Spanish: Please select which option when registering online: Online Registration
FEE: $ 80.00 includes lunch
Help protect your company from costly mistakes!!!
Limit your potential liabilities that may result from unknowing non-compliance.
Show your buyers and employers you know the regulations.
Your Miami-Dade UF/IFAS Comm. Horticulture Extension Agent
Strong Tree Roots in the Nursery and Landscape September 4, 2013
If you work in the Green industry, you are invited to attend the 2013 Workshop hosted by The University of Florida/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade:
Strong Tree Roots in the Nursery and Landscape:
Improving Tree Health and Anchorage
This program is offered every 2 years and you can’t miss it.
You will learn about root problems, anchorage, grading, inspection issues and about trees in the nursery and landscape. There will be hands-on time with more than 25 samples to work with.
CEUS: 4 FNGLA, 2 FDACS Pesticide, 3 LIAF, ISA.
Main Speaker: UF/IFAS Dr. Ed Gilman
He has assembled a unique urban tree teaching program for helping municipalities, contractors, arborists, educators, growers, landscapers, and others design and implement programs for promoting better tree health in cities. He conducts educational programs in tree selection, nursery production, and urban tree management nation-wide for a large variety of audiences. He has published more than 96 scientific peer reviewed journal articles in his 30 years in academia and working with the industry. His research emphasizes tree pruning, nursery production, anchorage, and tree establishment. He has published more than 150 technical articles in newsletters and trade magazines and annually presents research results to colleagues at professional meetings across the US and other countries. He is the author of six books and maintains a massive web site on urban trees.
For more information open the attached flyer or hurry up and go to the Registration: Online registration HERE
Your Miami-Dade UF/IFAS Comm. Horticulture Extension Agent
The Greenfield Notebook 