Michelle Atkinson

Environmental Horticulture Agent

UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
1303 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
941-722-4524 x1818
michelleatkinson@ufl.edu
http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/manatee/

Michelle Atkinson is the environmental horticulture agent for UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County, Palmetto. Her program provides workshops and research-based information to the pest control, lawn and landscape, and golf course industries.

Program areas include landscape management, urban and community pest management, as well as pesticide safety, training, and testing. Michelle also oversees a residential mobile irrigation lab whose focus is to encourage outdoor water conservation and best management practices in the landscape.

Ms. Atkinson received her MS in Natural Resource Policy and Administration from University of Florida, and her BS from the Stetson University.

Michelle Atkinson's publications on AskIFAS

Honors and Awards

Achievement Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2018
Search for Excellence in Environmental Quality, Forestry and Natural Resources, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2018
Art Hornsby, Distinguished Extension Professional and Enhancement Award, UF/IFAS Extension, 2018
Jim App Team Extension Award, UF/IFAS Extension, 2018
Southern Regional Winner - Communications Award: Best Video Recording, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2016
Program of Excellence Team Award, Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2016