Category: Events

2018 Collier County Tropical Fruit Road Tour

by Jessica M. Ryals

June 13, 2018

It's mango season and it's also the perfect time to learn how to grow tropical fruit trees in Southwest Florida. Join the UF/IFAS Extension Collier county team for a half-day workshop to learn how to grow Citrus-Alternative Fruit Trees, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agriculture, Agritourism, Collier County, Doug Caldwell, Educational Garden Workshop, Event, Jessica Ryals, Lychee, Mango, Sustainability, Tropical Fruit, Workshop

WORKSHOP: Food Preservation 101 May 16, 2018

by Jessica M. Ryals

May 4, 2018

If you enjoy growing your own fruits and vegetables, come to the UF/IFAS Extension Collier County workshop to learn all the different ways you can preserve your harvest at home. Preserving and processing foods at home also means you need ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Collier County, Food Preservation, Food Quaility, Food Safety, Harvest, Home Business, Jessica Ryals, Seasonal Eating, Sustainability

WORKSHOP: Backyard Chickens 101 April 7, 2018

by Jessica M. Ryals

March 5, 2018

Keeping poultry has been gaining great popularity among residents in urban areas across the country. But before bringing home a handful of chicks from your local feed store, there are a few things to consider—is it legal for you to keep chickens ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Natural Resources
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Collier County, Eggs, Jessica Ryals

EVENT: Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree

by Tish Roland

February 11, 2018

Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Robert's Ranch in Immokalee 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Events scheduled throughout the day. This action packed day starts with a 4-H Pancake Breakfast, held from 8:00 to 9:30 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4h Event, Collier County, Immokalee, Tish-roland

EVENT: South Region 4H Tailgate Cookery Competition

by Tish Roland

February 8, 2018

Love grilling? Check this contest out & save the date! The South Region 4-H Tailgate Cookery Competition will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Camp Cloverleaf in Lake Placid, FL. Furthermore, Registration/Grill Set Up will be from 12:15 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4h Event, Camp Cloverleaf, Contest, South Region, Tish-roland

EVENT: Collier County Agricultural Tour Wednesday, March 21st 2018

by Jessica M. Ryals

February 6, 2018

Take a "Behind-the-Scenes" Tour of Collier County's Agricultural Operations On Wednesday, March 21st 2018 the Collier County UF/IFAS Extension presents an all-day bus tour highlighting the vibrant agriculture of the region. This year the ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources
Tags: Agriculture, Agritourism, Collier County, Culture, Event, Farms, Farmtour, Heritage, Jessica Ryals, SWFL

EVENT: Collier County 4H Camp Cloverleaf 2018

by Tish Roland

February 6, 2018

ATTENTION YOUTH! We have an important announcement to help you start your summer excitement early this year! We will be camping the week of June 4th-8th, at Camp Cloverleaf in Lake Placid, FL. Camp is a week long experience for youth ages ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4h Event, Camp Cloverleaf, Collier County, Tish-roland

Event: Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance Orchid Show

by Twyla Leigh

February 6, 2018

UF IFAS Extension Collier County and Collier County Parks and Recreation are pleased to join with area orchid enthusiasts to present Orchids in the Park. A local Orchid Show and Sale located at the North Collier Regional Park on Livingston ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Collier County, Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance, North Collier Regional Park, Orchid Show, Orchids, Twyla Leigh

Collier County Extension Building Takes a Hurricane Hit

by Twyla Leigh

February 1, 2018

Hurricane Irma roared through Collier County taking roofs, screens, signs, trees, foliage, electricity and cell phone service. The UF IFAS Extension Collier County building was hit hard. The metal roof was ripped off, the ceiling collapsed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Collier County, Hurricane Irma, New Extension Location, Twyla Leigh

EVENT: 4H Farm City BBQ

by Tish Roland

January 25, 2018

Come one, Come all to the Farm City BBQ! A fundraiser that provides positive youth development programing to the youth in Collier County!!! Start the holiday season off with the giving spirit. Located in the City of Naples at Cambier ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4h, 4h Event, Tish-roland

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