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Nutrient Management Level 1, part of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension, will be offered this summer.
More than 1,100 growers from around the world have successfully completed this course and received a certificate of completion from the University of Florida over the 10 years this course has been taught. The course has been rated 4.5 out of 5 by grower participants, with an 87% graduation rate last year.
Nutrient Management 1 is designed for people with some experience or entry university level, who are in production, technical or sales role for greenhouse and nursery crops. Topics covered include common nutrient problems, essential nutrients, fertilizer types, growing media and testing (soil, nutrient solution and tissue).
The course is offered in English and Spanish and runs for four weeks, from July 7 to Aug. 1, 2025. The cost is $285 per participant. All course material is completely online and available at any time of the day. It includes pre-recorded videos, quizzes and an interactive discussion board with UF professor Paul Fisher, Ph.D.
Two new modules are activated each week during the course, for a total of eight learning modules. Instruction is at attendees' own pace and time within the four weeks of the course, with a typical time commitment of about six hours per week.
A 20% discount is offered for registering five or more staff members.
To register or for more information, click here.