Richard Wiswall has been a farmer for 35 years. He runs Cate Farm, a certified organic farm in Vermont and is author of “The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook.” Richard’s experience as a farmer is sure to resonate with all farmers ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Thank you all for a great Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference in Fort Myers, April 1 & 2, 2016!! We enjoyed connecting and learning from each other. We had a great crowd, excellent speakers and moderators, awesome food and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
A farmer’s path to growing high quality sprouts for the local market Christine Lindsey is an enthusiastic farmer who specializes in growing sprout and microgreens at a co-owned farm located in Bokeelia, Florida. She is well-known in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Policy work needed to improve our state’s food system The Florida Food Policy Council is back Across the state of Florida there are many individuals and organizations working to improve their local food systems. However, there has ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Interview with Gabriele Marewski of Paradise Farms Gabriele Marewski is a pioneer farmer in many ways. Her farm is a great example of a resilient business which has seized opportunities to grow whenever they have arrived. There is much ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm ManagementThe UF/IFAS Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Extension Team is proud to present the Strengthening Local Food Systems with Diversity An educational event for Florida fruit and vegetable producers and stakeholders of Florida local ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
The 5th Annual Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference promises to inform and inspire agricultural innovators. Join us August 2-4 in Kissimmee, Florida for farm tours, a trade show, networking opportunities, live animal exhibits, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events