Hi, I’m Ellie Whitaker and I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a minor in Education Studies and completed an undergraduate thesis in invasion ecology. After two ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Have you been thinking about starting a farm and feel ready to start the process? Whether you're an aspiring farmer or a grower looking to refine your business skills, our Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning short course ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Introduction Florida growers are facing a new challenge with the emergence of the two-spot cotton leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula), also known as the cotton jassid. This invasive pest, first detected in Florida in late 2024, has spread rapidly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,
What to know about Alachua County Fresh Foods Pathways Project As part of Alachua County's Strategic Guide and Action Plan, the Fresh Foods Pathways Project seeks to develop a Food Hub. Local farmers, institutional food purchasers and, ... READ MORE
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Introduction There are multiple fungal leaf blights that affect corn production in Florida; Southern rust (puccinia polysora), common rust (Puccinia sorghi), Northern corn leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum), Southern corn leaf blight (Helminthosporium ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Have you been thinking about starting a farm and feel ready to start the process? Whether you're an aspiring farmer or a grower looking to refine your business skills, our Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning short course ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Are you a beekeeper looking to train new employees or a bee enthusiast wanting to protect your hives from pests and diseases? Look no further! Our brand-new Honey Bee Pest and Disease Guide is here to help you learn about honey bees and maintain ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Welcome to the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County office - we're excited to serve this community and its people! Check out our six Extension Agents to learn more about what they do and why they do it! Dr. Cindy Sanders County Extension ... READ MORE
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Florida continues to shine in the U.S. pepper production scene, even with the rising competition from imports. We cultivate a diverse range of peppers, from sweet bell peppers to specialty varieties like jalapeños and habaneros. Like many other ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Ag Entrepreneurship Series If you are interested in further developing your entrepreneurial skills, plan to attend our Ag Entrepreneurship series designed to help you make informed decisions as you start your new agricultural enterprise in ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension