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Cultivating with Caution: Invasive plants in the market

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
June 22, 2026

If you’ve more than glanced at the plants along the roadside or questioned the vines creeping through your neighborhood, it is likely that you are familiar with the encroachment of invasive plants into our natural spaces. Our manicured spaces ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Gardening, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
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2026 Ag Entrepreneurship and Business Planning

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
February 27, 2026

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
Tags: Agriculture, Beginner Farmer, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension

Discover the Ultimate Honey Bee Pest and Disease Guide! 

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 6, 2025

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
Tags: Agriculture, FarmingAlachua, Honey-bee-lab, UF/IFAS Extension
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Meet the Agent: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County

by Mary Lee Sale, Cynthia Sanders, Kevin Korus and Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPMAvatar photo
December 3, 2024

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
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Starting a Farm in Alachua County – Education opportunities

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 26, 2023

Ag entrepreneurship and Business planning If you are interested in further developing your entrepreneurial skills, plan to attend our Ag Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning short course designed to help you make informed decisions ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Starting A Farm In Alachua Co, Starting-a-Farm

High Tunnels Use in Specialty Crop Production

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
February 22, 2022

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
Tags: FarmingAlachua, FloridaAg, UF/IFAS Extension

Okay google … Search for funding opportunities for my farm

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
September 7, 2021

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
Tags: Agribusiness, FarmingAlachua, Starting-a-Farm, UF/IFAS Extension

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