BMP workshops need your input

BMP Rule Workshops scheduled

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with other agricultural industry stakeholders, has developed a best management practices (BMP) manual for specialty fruit and nut crops in Florida. These crops include blueberries, tropical fruits, pecans, peaches and grapes. Three rule development workshops have been scheduled to gather input on the draft manual and associated issues. These workshops are: July 12 at 4 p.m. at the Alachua County Extension Office in Gainesville; July 13 at 2 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma; and July 14 at 2 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Extension Office in Homestead.