Author: Ellie Whitaker, intern with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Florida. Hi, I’m Ellie Whitaker and I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Environmental ... 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
Hi there, Alachua County! I’m excited to introduce myself as your new Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent, serving ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
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
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, 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: 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
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Welcome, Work & Life
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
There are several reasons to consider building a high tunnel. The most common reasons include protecting crops from the elements, extension of cropping seasons, and improved crop yield and quality. Adoption of high tunnels has been favored by ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
If only it would be that easy! It can be tricky to filter through all the information available on the web, tease apart what programs apply to you, and find out about what is available locally. For that reason, Alachua, Bradford, and Union ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension