UF/IFAS Florida Small Farms
Kevin Fonzo, chef and owner of K Restaurant in Orlando, Fla., will be one of the chefs cooking at this year’s conference. At the age of 15, Kevin began his culinary training in a country inn in upstate… Read More
SMALL FARMS, BIG CONFERENCE By Kristen Manieri July 12, 2013 Got a small family farm or thinking about starting one? With workshops, presentations and tours designed to up your agriculture savvy, the three-day Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference,… Read More
Jackman Cane and Cattle Company is a family-owned ranching company that operates 15 miles south of Clewiston, Fla., and has been raising cattle in South Florida for five generations. In 2002, Jackman Cattle added Japanese Black Wagyu bulls… Read More
Chef Emmanuel Roux, the chef at Gateau O Chocolat Roux, has been involved with creating, making and enjoying delicious food throughout his entire life. Chef Roux was born and raised in Tunisia on a farm owned by his… Read More
You do not want to miss the Trends in Hydroponic Specialty Crops session on August 3 at 1:30 p.m.! Come hear what they have to say: Rod Heyerdahl, a Sales Rep from Johnny’s Seeds who will talk about… Read More
You don’t want to miss out on the fruit and vegetable crop tour on Friday, August 2! Participants will tour two horticulture operations: Hydroponics and Sustainable Agriculture at the Land Pavilion at Disney’s EPCOT and Agri-tourism and Local… Read More
What are the two things that beginning farmers need most? Education and funding resources! Our Education and Funding Resource Toolbox is just for them. You do not want to miss the Education and Funding Resource Toolbox for Beginning Farmers… Read More
Earth and Sea Farm, located in the Florida Keys, specializes in Florida Keys Sea Salt. Florida Keys Sea Salt is 100% evaporated sea salt and Florida Keys Organic Moringa. Owners Midge and Tom started selling salt in 2010… Read More
You don’t want to miss the Kick Start Your Farm with Hydroponics and Protected Culture session! Speakers Wanda Laughlin of the UF/IFAS Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center and Natalie Parkell of the Vertical Horizon Farm, located in Hobe… Read More
Bradley’s Country Store, located 12 miles from Tallahassee, Fla., stands just as it did in 1927, with 3rd and 4th generation Bradley’s (father and daughter) operating the store. The operation began in 1910 when Grandma Mary Bradley started… Read More
