Polk County Extension
Commercial Ornamental
Plant Production
Laura Miller - Multi-County Ornamental Plant Production
Brief Description of the Program
The Ornamental Plant Production program is dedicated to improving the commercial nursery, greenhouse and sod production industries in Hillsborough and Polk counties through the adoption of Best Management Practices, the utilization of integrated pest management, the development of a stable, educated workforce, and access to research-based problem solving resources.
The Extension agent serves as an advisor to trade organizations, especially the Tampa Bay and Lake Region Chapters of the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association and the Tampa Bay Wholesale Growers.
Educational Background
- 1982-1985 - B.S. Horticulture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- 1986-1987 - M.Ed. Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Experience
- 2002-Present
Multi-County Extension Agent
Commercial Ornamental Horticulture
University of Florida/Hillsborough and Polk Counties Cooperative Extension Service - 2001-2002
Program Assistant
Commercial Ornamental Horticulture
Hillsborough County
Cooperative Extension Service - 2000-2001
Manager
Membership and Education
The Valley Land Fund
McAllen, TX - 1998-2000
Administrative Assistant
Nolana Animal Hospital
McAllen, TX - 1996-1998
Restoration Initiative Nursery Manager
The Nature Conservancy
McAllen, TX - 1992-1996
Spanish Teacher
Amarillo High School
Amarillo, TX

Contact Information
Laura M. Miller
Multi-County Extension Agent 1
Ornamental Plant Production
5339 County Road 579
Seffner FL 33586-3334
Hillsborough Co. Phone: (813)744-5519 ext. 147
Polk Co. Phone: (863)519-8677 ext. 129
Hillsborough Co. FAX: (813)744-5776
Polk Co. FAX: (863)534-0001
E-mail: lmmiller@ifas.ufl.edu


