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Topic
Residential Fertilizer Use in Florida: Insights from a Statewide Public Perception Survey
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Apr 7, 2025 03:00 PM

Description
Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the findings of a comprehensive statewide survey on residential fertilizer application behaviors, attitudes, and awareness in Florida. This session will explore how Floridians perceive the role of fertilizers in their landscaping practices, their current application behaviors, and their knowledge of existing residential fertilizer ordinances. This webinar is ideal for local government officials, landscape professionals, Extension educators, and anyone interested in improving residential fertilizer education within Florida's residential communities. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the public’s attitudes toward fertilizer use and actionable strategies for educating key audiences. Registration is required to attend. Points to Highlight: • Overview of the current residential fertilizer use in Florida • Public perceptions surrounding fertilizer application and its environmental impact • Attitudes toward existing residential fertilizer ordinances and their enforcement • Most trusted sources and ideal learning opportunities • Strategies for improving public education – overview of toolkit resources Presenters: Dr. J. Bryan Unruh – Professor, Environmental Horticulture; State Specialist – Turf Dr. Ricky Telg – Professor, Agricultural Education and Communication Karlibeth Leitheiser - Education Specialist, UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources