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Simulated risk, real crops: UF/IFAS Extension educates growers through competition

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin

November 16, 2023

Think of it like one of those farm simulator video games, except the crop is real. A few small plots of land, ample seed and all the requirements to make it grow. This is the basis of the UF/FAS Extension Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Corn, Kevin Athearn, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, STEP Competition, Vivek Sharma

UF/IFAS Extension entrepreneurship program grows new Florida farmers

by Samantha Murray

April 24, 2023

This summer and fall, UF/IFAS Extension will host the Ag Entrepreneurship Series, a program designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers sow the seeds of success. “Extension offices across the state often hear from residents who are ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: Ag Entrepreneurship Series, Kevin Athearn, News, Tatiana Sanchez, Tatiana Sanchez-Jones

Growing Vegetables in Greenhouses and High Tunnels

by Kevin Athearn

May 20, 2021

Protected vegetable production increases Production of vegetables in greenhouses and high tunnels is on the rise. In the United States, the acreage of vegetables and herbs grown under protection increased 82% between 2007 and 2017. The number ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Cflandscapes, Greenhouse Production, Hwooten, Hydroponics, Kevin Athearn, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Small Farms

How Can Small Farms Cope With COVID-19 Impacts?

by Kevin Athearn

March 20, 2020

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak is creating numerous challenges for farmers and the food supply chain. Not only does COVID-19 pose a health risk to farmers and farm workers, it may reduce the availability of farm labor, disrupt markets for ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Kevin Athearn, Matthew Smith, Small Farms

Growing Vegetables in Controlled Environments

by Kevin Athearn

March 8, 2019

How many ways are there to grow a head of lettuce? Besides growing the traditional way in an open field, you can grow lettuce and other vegetables in various soilless, protected systems. Protective structures include high tunnels, greenhouses, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Hydroponics, Kevin Athearn, Small Farms

March 1st Application Deadline for Agricultural Classification or “Greenbelt”

by Kevin Athearn

March 1, 2019

Did you know that in Florida, land used for commercial agriculture may qualify for reduced property taxes? The deadline to file an application for agricultural classification is March 1st. Applications must be submitted to your county property ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Kevin Athearn, MB Henry, Small Farms

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