I have always had a sweet tooth. While some folks prefer their sweetness in fruit or fruity candy, my go-to has always been chocolate. So, you can imagine my delight upon learning our national meeting for Extension natural resource agents ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Crops, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tallahassee, Fla. – Farmers and forest landowners in four Florida Panhandle counties can begin applying today for additional Hurricane Sally assistance through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Enrollment for the Emergency Conservation ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS
Moranga squash is an easy squash for the North Florida Garden when given room to grow and time to develop. Learn some basics with UF IFAS Extension's Garden to Table series in Escambia County. https://youtu.be/oe2TDULuYDQ READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Many gardeners enjoy saving their own seeds for next year's garden. Learn the basic steps of saving seeds from your favorite tomato selections with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. View the handout version too. https://youtu.be/S7kelBTJ9d0 READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
Get a jump on growing Florida's favorite fruit at the Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers will offer information and demonstrations on container edibles, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, WORK & LIFE
Holmes, Jackson and Washington County Tourist Development Councils in partnership with the UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will be holding an agritourism workshop entitled “Keeping Your Agritourism Farm Fresh.” The workshop will be ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Members, Friends and Supporters of the Florida Seed Association are invited to attend the Florida Seed Association annual meeting. The 34th Annual FSA/UF-IFAS Seedsmen Seminar will take place on Wednesday May 30th, 2018. The event will take ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Cold Tolerate Citrus Production Workshop Sat. June 2, 2018 $25 REGISTRATION FEE UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County • 203 Forest Park Drive • Perry Florida 32348 PLEASE REGISTER BY MAY 30 http://tinyurl.com/ColdTolerantCitrus Questions? ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events
Every growing season, farmers prepare for the expected diseases. You plant at the appropriate time, buy varieties that have resistance or tolerance to various diseases, utilize fungicides that have protective properties to try to reduce the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center Thursday, January 25th 2741 Penn Ave, Marianna, FL 850-482-9620 The 2018 Tri-State Cucurbit Workshop will provide the latest research information for commercial growers of watermelons, cantaloupe, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS