May 23, 2017

University of Florida offers nutrient management training

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 form, and root substrate. Convert fertilizer units and formulate a fertilizer from individual salts. Diagnose nutritional problems and take corrective actions.

The course runs for four weeks, from Aug. 28-Sept. 22, 2017. It costs $199 per participant, and includes a personalized certificate of completion. Each week there are two streaming video lessons, readings and assignments (about 3-4 hours total commitment per week), which can be accessed at any time of day. Bilingual PhD instructors can be accessed via discussion features. Click here to register.

For more information, go to http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/training/, or contact Greenhouse Training., Environmental Horticulture Dept., University of Florida, USA, Email: [email protected].

Interested in other courses? UF online courses on Weed Management (starts 9/25) and Costing & Profitablity (starts 10/30) are also offered in 2017. Check other horticulture courses from Michigan State University, greenhouse and hydroponic courses at University of Arizona, and greenhouse management at the University of Arkansas.