Calendar of Events


Upcoming Extension Meetings and Educational Opportunities

Date Event Time / Location
November 10, 2009

Agriculture and Farming for Ecosystems Services Workshop

There has been a lot of discussion recently about "carbon trading and other ecosystem services"  and many growers are interested in the possibility of participating in such programs to potentially augment the income from their farming operations.  This workshop will feature a host of knowledgeable speakers.

CCA credit will be available and lunch will be provided.

Please call (239) 658-3400 to register by November 6, 2009.  Interest promises to be high, so be sure and register early to esure yourself a place.

8:00 AM - 1:00 pm

UF/IFAS Florida Research & Education Center

2686 SR 29 North

Immokalee, Fl.  34142

 

November 24, 2009

Right of Way Pest Control

Right of Way Pest Control Pest Control Category Examination Prep Class 

Two CEU's will be available for renewing a pesticide license in these categories 

A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged. 

Please register no later than

November 20 , 2009. 

The Extension Office has a limited number of the study manuals available. If you wish to purchase the manuals, please call the office for the prices. Manuals will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

9:00 am

Hendry County Extension Office

Dallas Townsend Building

1085 Pratt Blvd.

LaBelle, Fl. 33935

November 24, 2009

Natural Area Weed Management

Category Examination Prep Class 

Two CEU's will be available for renewing a pesticide license in these categories. 

A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged. 

Please register no later than

November 20, 2009. 

The Extension Office has a limited number of the study manuals available. If you wish to purchase the manuals, please call the office for the prices. Manuals will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

1:00

Hendry County Extension Office

Dallas Townsend Building

1085 Pratt Blvd.

LaBelle, Fl. 33935

Dec 5, 2009

29th Annual City Farm Tour

Tickets will go on sale November 1, 2009 and the deadline for ticket sales is November 30, 2009.  For additional information about the tour and how to purchase tickets for the tour, you may go to the Hendry County Extension Service Office, which is located at 1085 Pratt Blvd, LaBelle, Florida.  You may also contact the office as follows: 

Phone:    (863) 674-4092

Fax:       (863) 674-4637

Email:                   dcabrera@ufl.edu

Hendry County Extension Service

PO Box 68

LaBelle, FL   33975-1085

Make checks payable to:  Hendry County City-Farm Tour Council

$60.00 per person
Please contact the Hendry County Extension Office at 863-674-4092 for further information on meetings. Individuals with disabilities requiring special accomodations, please call the Hendry County Extension Office at least five (5) days prior to the program, so that proper considerations can be given to the request.

Directions

Note: Extension Meeting are open to all  without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin.

Individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please call the Hendry County Extension Office at least five (5) days prior to the program, so that proper considerations can be given to the request.

Gene McAvoy
Horticulture Extension Agent III              
Hendry County Extension Office
PO Box 68
LaBelle, Florida 33975

Phone: 863-674-4092
Mobile: 863-673-5939
Nextel: 159*114449*2
Fax: 863-674-4637