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Originally Posted by Ozzello
You misunderstand me. I think the MG program is great as well as the UF Agriculture and Horticultural programs. You said the poster should ask a Master Gardener, not Jim Davis. Jim's credentials are degrees, not certifications.
My opinion is that if Master Gardener's cert. is the highest degree the person holds on the subject of palm trees, the requirements to hold this certifications provides only a base of general knowledge about palms, not expertise.
In no way have I or do I belittle the Master Gardener's program, it does a lot of good for UF , their sponsors, and those in the program. But I stand by my statement....someone with a problem with an expensive palm tree, should ask an expert, and MG cert. alone, does not make a person a palm tree expert.
Could you clarify what you mean by "utter" knowledge? Not extreme knowledge, I understand that meaning.
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Yes, I will clarify utter knowledge. One who would likely be accepted in the judicial system as an expert witness, meaning the person is credentialed with the best available and most extensive education in the field, is recognized as a professional of high standing by recognized institutions, has multiple years of experience in the exact subject of study, and can show evidence of continually updating knowledge from an appropriate program of researched study.
That would be Jim Davis, who trains, oversees and continally updates knowledge of MGs.
I am quite confident that an MG will not give an answer that will kill your palm tree, as you imply.