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Important updates from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Important updates from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
FDACS databases and web pages related to pesticide licensing were updated on April 1st. Upon first visit to the new FDACS website, all users will need to register with an email and create a password that will be used anytime the user needs access to the site. The new website is https://aeslicensing.fdacs.gov/.
This video describes sign-up instructions and voucher application - https://youtu.be/F3hxd09lGFk
trainings & Other resources
trainings & Other resources
Licensing classes for Green Industry Professionals
Licensing classes for Green Industry Professionals
Landscape professionals often inquire about two courses; the Green Industries Best Management Practices certification and the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance training. We partner with agents from neighboring counties to offer these courses throughout the year so if you can't make it to a class locally, you may be able to join us at a later date nearby. Specific dates are posted below and local classes are posted monthly at our calendar of events.
2025 Extension classes for landscape professionals
2025 Extension classes for landscape professionals
Need a certification or Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)? Plan to join us at one of the classes we have available for you in 2025.
Classes are $30 (plus Eventbrite fee) and include materials.
Green Industries Best Management Practices
Green Industries Best Management Practices
This is a 5-module training program to guide you on turfgrass and landscape management practices to protect water resources.
A certificate of completion of this training is a requirement to apply for the Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer license.
Updates on current codes & ordinances are offered at our trainings directly by the Alachua Co. Environmental Protection Dept.
This training offers up to 4 Continued Education Units (CEUs) for license renewal under these categories:
Core Ornamental & Turf Limited Urban Fertilizer Limited Lawn & Ornamental
Limited Landscape Maintenance Private Applicator Commercial Lawn & Ornamental
Download the new GI BMP English manual and have access to all the BMPs
**The GI BMP training is available online at any time directly from the Florida Friendly Landscaping Program.
Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance
This license is available for landscape maintenance contractors applying pesticides to plant beds and ornamental plants.
- To apply for a new license you will need to:
Update: The 6-hr training (either face-to-face or online) is NO LONGER a requirement. Exam review classes will still be offered as a 4-hr class but sitting in the class is no longer mandatory.
Apply for the exam, upload a certificate of insurance and complete payment for exam fee ($150)
Schedule your exam at your local Extension Office
Study materials are available from the IFAS Bookstore in Gainesville, either by ordering online or by calling 1-800-226-1764:
- License renewal
Annual license renewal can be completed by submitting 4 CEUs (2 Core & 2 Category) and payment ($75) directly to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Renew an individual Certificate
The LCLM training offers 4 CEUs in the following categories:
Core Limited Landscape Maintenance Ornamental & Turf Limited Lawn & Ornamental Private Applicator Commercial Lawn & Ornamental
Northeast Florida Workshops
Northeast Florida Workshops
See table below for dates, county, class and registration info. For more information on each class, contact the hosting County Extension Office.
See table below for dates, county, class and registration info. For more information on each class, contact the hosting County Extension Office.
Save the dates!
Save the dates!
WORKSHOP DATE COUNTY REGISTRATION LINK
LCLM 30-Oct Alachua https://LCLM1023.eventbrite.com
LCLM 11-Nov Nassau https://tinyurl.com/ym5jfdm8
GI BMP 18-Dec Alachua https://GIBMP1209.eventbrite.com
LCLM 11-Dec Clay
GI BMP Multiple Marion https://tinyurl.com/2025MarionGIBMP
Both, LCLM and GI BMP classes offer the CEUs required for renewal of the LCLM license.
NURSERIES AND OTHER CEU INFO
NURSERIES AND OTHER CEU INFO
Nurseries
Nurseries
Nurseries Best Management Practices
Nurseries Best Management Practices
Visit the complete playlist with videos for irrigation and nutrient management available in English and Spanish.
Nursery-FDACS-BMP-Brochure.pdfResources
Resources
Nursery registration - Register to protect Florida's ornamental industry.
Mobile irrigation lab - Take advantage of this free service to improve your water and nutrient management
Landscape Plants Information from Dr. Ed Gilman - Everything you need to know from design to maintenance - HERE.
Available CEUs
Available CEUs
Search for available CEUs throughout the state by visiting FDACS Public Database
Search for online CEUs through the IFAS Catalog
Florida Friendly Landscaping CEU webinars
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