Extension: Nutrient-Related BMPs
The objective of the crop nutrient extension program is to promote the implementation
of water quality-related BMPs by providing a framework of knowledge that allows
growers to understand the benefits of BMPs to their economic status as well as the
benefits to their surrounding environment. Using the logic model outlined in Table
1, stakeholders, overall needs, resources and products were identified. Gains in
grower knowledge are built through the dissemination of pertinent research results
on management techniques. To this end educational material and classroom instruction
has been developed for growers throughout the state. Information has been instilled
to citrus, vegetable, and sugarcane growers through demonstration projects, participation
in grower meetings and workshops, and publication of BMP manuals, bulletins, trade
magazine articles and EDIS publications. Thus, the goals of the crop nutrition extension
program for citrus, vegetable and sugarcane growers are:
- Improve agricultural production efficiency and prevent water resource impairment
by increasing grower knowledge and understanding of plant nutrient management and
nutrient use efficiency, and
- Shepherd the implementation of nutrient-related BMPs by Florida growers.