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SUMMARY:Beginning Farmer Series: Fruitful Chickens
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Farmer Series – Fruitful (or EGG-FUL) Chickens:\nHen Pecking your way to a profit \nThe facilitator will introduce the basics of growing healthy chickens for profit. Answers will be provided to important questions like\, “What are the rules for keeping chickens\, what should I consider when selecting a breed of chicken\, why are my chickens not laying eggs\, do I need a rooster\, do I need a food handler’s license?” and more questions like these. \nPre-registration fee is $15 and includes light snacks\, presentation handouts\, and other publications and links to webpage resources. Registration fees do not include the EventBrite processing fees. If you wish to pay at the door\, registration fee is $21.25; cash or check only. \nRegister here: https://egg_full_chickens.eventbrite.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/beginning-farmer-series-fruitful-chickens/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Food & Cooking,Home & Lifestyle,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T110000
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrels for Summer
DESCRIPTION:Rain Barrels for the Rainy Days of Summer \nConserve water and prevent stormwater runoff using rain barrels to water your plants in between rains. \nAfter the class\, you will have an opportunity to purchase a rain barrel at $30 (cash or check only) for a non-drilled\, DIY barrel with basic parts included. \n$5 Administrative fee. $8 day of class. \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-manatee-county-8304772301
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/rain-barrels-for-summer/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T100000
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SUMMARY:Master Gardener Volunteer Training Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to become a Manatee County Master Gardener? It takes special gardeners who wants to expand their Florida gardening knowledge and share it with the community. The Florida Master Gardener Program is a volunteer-driven program that benefits the University of Florida/IFAS Extension and the citizens of Florida. \nThe program relies on dedicated volunteers who have an interest in gardening and in giving back to their communities. At this meet and greet you will learn about the training expectations\, meet the instructor Alyssa Vinson\, Residential Horticulture Extension Agent\, and have an opportunity to ask questions. A brief tour of the educational gardens and greenhouse to follow the brief presentation. \nOpen to Manatee County residents only. The next Master Gardener Volunteer Training class begins on August 7\, 2019. \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-manatee-county-8304772301 \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/master-gardener-volunteer-training-meet-greet-2/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,Volunteering,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T130000
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SUMMARY:Air Potato Challenge - Leaf Beetles Available
DESCRIPTION:Air Potato Challenge\n– Leaf Beetles Available for the Public \nManatee County residents and public land managers are invited to come out to the Manatee County Agriculture and Extension office to learn more about the invasive air potato vine and a biological control\, the potato leaf beetle. Receive a free supply of beetles for use on your property. The insects will only be available for pick-up during this event. For those who have registered\, your beetles will be set aside for pick-up during the event. All others will be on a first-come-first served basis. Limited supply of beetles. \nAir potato vine is one of Florida’s most problematic invasive plants. The air potato leaf beetle is a small but formidable enemy of this invasive plant. \nResidents are encouraged to bring a cutting of air potato for confirmation. \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-manatee-county-8304772301 \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/air-potato-challenge-leaf-beetles-available/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Palms for Manatee County
DESCRIPTION:Learn the best palm selections for Manatee County’s climate and conditions.  When choosing a palm for your property\, consider the palm’s mature size\, soil conditions\, disease issues\, and more. $5 administrative fee. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/palms-for-manatee-county/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T173000
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SUMMARY:Air Potato Control Presentation
DESCRIPTION:“BYOB” Bring Your Own Bulbils – \nAn Air Potato Control Presentation \nJoin the fight against the invasive air potato vine! Be one of the first recipients of air potato beetles! Rid your yard of pesky bulbils (air potato vine’s aerial potatoes). Bag or containerize your air potato vine bulbils and bring them to this workshop for a chance to win an air potato beetle logo t-shirt! Get the inside scoop from Air Potato Biological Control scientist Dr. Christopher Kerr with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Customer Services. There will also be air potato beetle sign-ups\, demonstrations\, and hands-on activities.  This event is free! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/air-potato-control-presentation/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T130000
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SUMMARY:Gardening in Central Florida
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to gardening in Central Florida? Newcomers often have trouble getting plants to survive\, much less thrive. This informative workshop can help you make the transition to successful gardens in conditions unique to Central Florida. $5 fee for materials. \nTo register click here: http://gardening_in_central_florida.eventbrite.com or all the Extension Master Gardeners at (941) 722-4524.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/gardening-in-central-florida/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Herb Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Start this season with your own herbal garden! Let us introduce you to some of the herbs that thrive in our Florida climate. Explore how to grow them and use in your kitchen. Information will be given on their medicinal values and how they may affect or enhance your health. $5 administrative fee. \nTo register click here: http://herb_gardening.eventbrite.com or call the Extension Master Gardeners at (941) 722-4524.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/herb-gardening/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T083000
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SUMMARY:CORE - APPLYING PESTICIDES CORRECTLY (MANATEE)
DESCRIPTION:CORE – Applying Pesticides Correctly \nExam Prep 9:00am – 11:00am \nExam Session 11:00am – 1:00pm \nReview of General Standards Topics Including: \n\nPesticide Law\nPrinciples of Pest Control\nPesticide Labels\nEnvironmental Hazards\nHarmful Effects and PPE\nMixing\, Loading and Application\nTransportation\, Disposal and Spill Cleanup\nPesticide Application Procedures\n\nIn order to take the test you must obtain a voucher at https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/ click on “apply for exam”. This will take you to the FreshfromFlorida website where you will complete your information. \nRegistration – Registration is required. Registration and/or payment on the day of the event will be charged an additional $10.00 fee. \nTo register\, click here. \nShould you have questions\, please contact Lisa Hickey at 941-722-4524\, Ext. 1817.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/core-applying-pesticides-correctly-manatee/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Career Paths & Enhancement,Certification & Training Programs,Gardening & Landscaping,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181221T215347Z
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SUMMARY:English - Landscape BMP (COMMERCIAL)
DESCRIPTION:English Landscape BMP Certification Class – This class is required by Manatee County to provide training in Landscape Best Management Practices for anyone working in the landscape maintenance industry who DOES NOT apply fertilizer.        \nOn-line registration fee:  $10.00\nAt-the-Door registration fee:  $15.00 \nFor further information\, please contact Angie Gigliotti 941-722-4524 ext. 1823 or click here to register. \n\n\nTHIS CLASS IS FOR COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPERS \nThis class is required by Manatee County to provide training in Landscape Best Management Practices for anyone working in the landscape maintenance industry who DOES NOT apply fertilizer. \nThis class meets the requirements of the Manatee County fertilizer ordinance # 11-21. The ordinance requires that all employees of commercial companies\, governments and in-house employees of private companies who perform landscape maintenance duties will obtain this certification. \nThis class provides the training and testing necessary to obtain this certification. It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from landscape maintenance activities. Following completion of this training\, you will be given a post-test to determine knowledge learned. If the post-test is successfully completed\, you will be mailed a certificate of completion. \nCEUs: \n\n2-O&T\, 2-Private\, 2-CLO\, 2-LCLM\, 2-LLO\, 2-R-O-W\n\n\nRegistration – Registration is required. Registration on the day of the event will be charged an additional $5.00 fee. \n\nCancellations – If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Manatee County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. \nRefunds – Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time. \nIf you have any questions pertaining to class information or CEUs\, please contact Michelle at 941-722-4524 or email michelleatkinson@ufl.edu.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/english-landscape-bmp-commercial/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
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