The Best Management Practices (BMPs) training workshop in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) covers topics related to the BMP program in the EAA. Topics covered include: 1) Review of the EAA BMP regulatory program; 2) Aquatic weeds and their control; 3) Wise use of pesticides; 4) Nutrient control practices; 5) Water management; 6) Sediment and particulate phosphorus control; and 7)  Research update on the EAA BMP research program.

All students successfully completing the workshop will receive a certificate of course completion.  When completing this workshop, certified operators will also receive 4 max Pesticide CEUs with 2 CEUS in the following categories: General Standards/Core, Private Applicator- Ag, Aquatic Weed Control; and Demo & Research. The pesticide CEU form can be submitted to FDACS in order to receive CEU credits.

For questions about this course, email Dr. Samira Daroub at sdaroub@ufl.edu