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2024 Annual Collier County Ag Tour Recap

by Jessica M. Ryals

May 8, 2024

In a long-standing tradition, University of Florida/IFAS Extension Collier County hosted the Annual Collier County Agricultural Bus Tour on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. This annual tour has occurred for over 50 years in the county and gives ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag Tour, Agriculture, Bus Tour, Collier County, Collier County Extension, Farm Tours, SWFL, Tropical Fruit

Torpedograss in Collier County Lawns

by Ryan Czaplewski

January 10, 2024

What is Torpedograss? Torpedo grass or Panicum repens is a warm-season, perennial turfgrass weed in Collier County that grows year-round. It is classified as a Category 1 invasive weed, which can alter the native plant community. Torpedograss ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf

Collier County Farmer’s Market Guide – Winter and Spring 2024

by Jessica M. Ryals

January 8, 2024

If you are a food enthusiasts seeking fresh and flavorful produce, look no further than right here in Collier County. Our county is home to 12 vibrant farmer's markets that showcase a diverse array of locally grown fruits, vegetables, artisanal ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, Collier County, SWFL, UF/IFAS Extension

2023 Fall Meeting of the SWFL Small Farmer Network

by Jessica M. Ryals, Jennifer Hagen, Lisa Hickey, Rodney (Rod) Greder, David Outerbridge and Luis Rodriguez Rosado

November 28, 2023

On November 3, 2023, the Southwest Small Farmer Network held our fall meeting at Circle C Farm in Hendry County, FL. The focus of the meeting was to highlight Circle C’s new on-farm store, learn about pasture management, connect producers, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Business, Farmers, Small Farms, SWFL, SWFL Small Farmer Network, UF/IFAS Extension

2024 Educational Garden Workshop Series

by Peter Monti

November 27, 2023

The UF/IFAS Extension Collier County Master Gardener Volunteers presents: The 2024 Educational Garden Workshop Series At the Collier South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, Fl 34113 EGWS Lecture # 1 January 11 Title: ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife

Vendor List – 2023 Yard and Garden Show

by Peter Monti

October 7, 2023

Plant Vendors So Orchids, Lakeland Fl This family run nursery specializes in unique species and stunning hybrids that will thrive throughout the Sunshine State. Stop by our booth and start your own orchid adventure or discover a new orchid ... READ MORE

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Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Class and Exam

by Ryan Czaplewski

October 6, 2023

Friday, October 27th is our Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Exam Preparation Class to be taught in Spanish. The class will be at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center. Click on the link below to see the agenda and for registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/limited-comm-cert-landscape-mtce-lclm-spanish-trng-test-in-english-tickets-718503472227?aff=oddtdtcreator CEUs: ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension

2023 Naples Yard and Garden Show

by Peter Monti

September 13, 2023

The Naple’s Yard and Garden show is being held Saturday, October 28 from 9am to 4pm and Sunday October 29 from 9am to 3pm at the UF/IFAS Extension Collier County Office, 14700 Immokalee Rd, Naples. This annual tradition is over 20 years old. This ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Butterfly Garden, Demonstration Garden, Education, Fruit Trees, Garden Art, Gardening, Orchids, Ornamentals

Recap: Summer SWFL Small Farmer Network Meeting on Pine Island

by Jessica M. Ryals, David Outerbridge, Jennifer Hagen, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Lisa Hickey and Rodney (Rod) Greder

September 11, 2023

On July 19, 2023 the Southwest Small Farmer Network held the summer meeting at FruitScapes, LLC on Pine Island in Lee County, FL. The focus of the meeting was to highlight the resiliency of producers on Pine Island which was devastated by Hurricane ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Lee County, Mango, SWFL, Tropical Fruit, UF/IFAS Extension

2023 JAMAS! Class – Learn about the Amazing Avocado

by Jessica M. Ryals

August 30, 2023

Holy guacamole! Avocados are coming into harvest this time of the year in SWFL and there are many opportunities to try the delicious Florida avocado around town. Avocados, Persea americana Miller, are indigenous to Mexico, Central American ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, Avocado, Collier County, Collier County Extension, JAMAS, Jeff Wasielewski, Jessica Ryals, Small Farms, Tropical Fruit, UF/IFAS Extension

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