News Local Horticulture Professional Earns Certification Edgewater, FL – George Kennedy of Terra-scape is a member of a group of professionals who are FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professionals (FCHPs). This designation was earned by George Kennedy after an exam that measures horticulture knowledge and professional skills through an extensive written exam. In demonstrating his skills in many areas such as plant identification, disease and insect control, landscape design/management and retail procedures, the professional designation of FCHP was earned. Established by the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA), the FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional program has been administered since the mid-80s. The program was designed to increase professionalism among Florida’s growers, landscape professionals and retail employees. This is the industry’s only standard for measuring horticultural knowledge. “When dealing with horticulture professionals, people want someone who has the professional know-how to solve horticulture problems,” says Ben Bolusky, FNGLA Executive Vice President. “Individuals who take steps toward certification develop the background needed to answer consumer questions.” Terra-scape, a third generation, family owned business, was originally founded in 1973 as a lawn maintenance company. Today Terra-scape has grown into a full scale provider of outstanding outdoor solutions for Volusia County. Its services include landscaping, pavers, landscape lighting and grounds maintenance. For more information on the FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) program, or any of FNGLA’s industry certifications, contact Marilyn Sileven or Merry Mott at FNGLA, 800-375-3642 or www.fngla.org Florida Green Industries Institute awards BMP Certification Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Green Industries Institute recently awarded George Kennedy, president of Terra-scape Industries, Inc. the Best Management Practices (BMP) certification in the Florida Landscape. The certification is awarded to individuals who successfully complete a rigorous exam covering the methodologies necessary to protect and conserve the quality of surface and ground water supplies in Florida. The course was established as a collaboration between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to educate professionals in the horticultural industry with the knowledge to successfully preserve Florida's natural resources. Terra-scape, a third generation, family owned business, was originally founded in 1973 as a lawn maintenance company. Today Terra-scape has grown into a full scale provider of outstanding outdoor solutions for Volusia County. Its services include landscaping, pavers, landscape lighting and grounds maintenance. For more information on the BMP certification program, or any of Florida Green Industries certifications, contact Gale Allbritton at 850-997-4088 or visit; www.greenindustries.org.