The Georgia State Florists Association and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will present the third session of Professional Certified Master Florist program Aug. 12-13 at ABAC.
The training will be in the Yow Forestry/Wildlife Building. It is planned for intermediate and skilled floral members of GSFA. Participants will get 1.2 continuing education credits and a certificate of completion.
Applicants must be members of GSFA, at least 16 years old and have worked in a floral shop at least one year. An $85 fee covers handouts and instruction.
The class will be limited to the first 30 applicants. You must sign up by Aug. 4. To learn more, call (912) 386-3267.
Published on 07/17/00
Florist Certification Training Set at ABAC
Merritt Melancon is a public relations manager with UGA's Terry College of Business and previously served as a public relations coordinator for the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and UGA Extension.
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