The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) develops, adopts and assists with the implementation of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect and conserve Florida's water resources. Each fiscal year, FDACS considers proposals for BMP research funding.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) develops, adopts and assists with the implementation of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect and conserve Florida's water resources. Each year, FDACS considers applications for BMP research funding that supports current BMPs or evaluates potential BMPs for water quality and water conservation.
FDACS researcher partners have started using the Florida Crop BMP Data Template for FDACS-funded studies to help meet FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). The template captures metadata, management practices (e.g., planting, irrigation, fertilization), measurements, soil descriptions and daily weather. Each sheet includes guidance on content, variable names, units or formats (e.g., date or text), and example values.
Watch these videos to learn more:
This short written guide also provides an introduction for template users.
Visit Github to download a blank template and associated tools and to view examples of completed Florida Crop BMP datasets. Learn about the ICASA Data Dictionary.
For questions on the R scripts, contact Dr. Jeff White at jeff.white.az@gmail.com. Contact Kathryn.Holland@FDACS.gov for more information.
Experimental setup to evaluate leaching fraction under micro- and overhead sprinkler irrigation systems is shown below. Information gained from this study is expected to improve nutrient and irrigation management in Florida's nursery industry.
Visit FDACS-funded BMP Research and Demonstration sites across Florida and learn about projects through this interactive Story Map.
These documents are final reports from research projects funded by FDACS.