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Agriculture Press Release |
October 4, 2000 Weather School 2000 seminars to help Florida farmers Weather impacts virtually every agricultural decision made in the management of crops. Accessing and using the wealth of weather information that is available can help farmers better prepare for natures uncertainties. The Agricultural Weather Task Force and the University of Florida (UF) will be holding "Weather School 2000" at six locations in Florida this fall. This series of seminars is designed to introduce participants to available weather resources and show how this information can benefit farmers. Representatives from UFs Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), Florida State University, the University of Miami, the National Weather Service, and private sector weather services will discuss forecasting and explain how to access and use weather data. While the basic format will not change, each school will be tailored for the local agricultural industry. Topics covered during the daylong school will include:
Each school will be held at a UF/IFAS facility. For information about Weather School 2000, contact John Jackson at (352) 343-4101 or visit http://fawn.ifas.ufl.edu on the Internet. A $15 pre-registration fee will cover all written material, refreshments, other expenses associated with the schools, and a catered lunch. Registration at the door will cost $20. Dates and locations of the Weather Schools are as follows: October 10: Quincy REC -30- For more information: |
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