Alter-Bevis Farm in Jackson County. Credit: Doug Mayo, UF/IFAS

Forest landowners/mangers are invited to attend a Forestry Toolbox workshop in Chipley, Florida, on May 23, 2023. At the workshop you will receive the latest information on cost share programs from the Florida Forest Service and USDA-NRCS, along with forest vegetation management advice.

The workshop will be held at Washington County Agricultural Center (1424 Jackson Ave. Chipley, FL). There is a $15 registration fee for the workshop. Online registration is required, see the link below to register.

Register Here

The workshop has been approved for 2 Florida Pesticide License CEUs (1 CORE and 1 Private Applicator, Forestry, or Natural Areas). CFE and Master Logger (CLE) CEUs have also been applied for.

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Agenda

8:00-8:30 Breakfast and Registration

8:30-9:30 Forestry Cost Shares Presentations

8:30-9:00 Florida Forest Service

9:00-9:30 USDA-NRCS

9:30-9:45 Break

9:45-10:35 Forest Vegetation Management Options: Getting it Right, Getting it Done, and Meeting Objectives; Ian Stone UF/IFAS Extension Walton/Multi-County Agent Forestry Agent

10:35-10:40 Break

10:40-11:05 Forestry Herbicide Selection and Use; Mark Mauldin, UF/IFAS Extension Washington County Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent

11:05-11:30 Certified Applicator Licensing Requirements; Understanding Laws and Liability Ethan Carter, UF/IFAS Extension Regional Specialized Agent for Integrated Pest Management

11:30-12:00 Calibration, Area Calculation, and Forestry Herbicide Application Demo

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For more information contact Ian Stone 850-892-8172 or Mark Mauldin 850-638-6180