E. Fletcher, UF/IFAS Extension, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL and Tim Wilson, UF/IFAS Extension, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL. Situation: Once upon a time, St. Johns County, Florida was equally as rural as… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
Situation: An understanding of sound business practices is essential for any enterprise. However, too often participants in the local food system are unequipped with the economic literacy necessary to navigate the system. In 2011, Florida… Read More
1. Extension Agents, Florida Cooperative Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL 32757 2. Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County, Wilmington, NC 28403 Most U.S. citizens are removed from direct involvement with agriculture and… Read More
Kelly Greer, Amy Vu, LuAnn Duncan & Richard Tyson UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Orlando, FL Situation: Orange County is rapidly urbanizing while the once robust agricultural economy is struggling. The current culture among planners is… Read More
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FARMERS’ MARKETS IN A METROPOLITAN AREA Madhosingh-Hector, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, Largo, FL and H. Landis, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, Largo, FL. Situation: Farmers’ markets are often valued in an urban area… Read More
MEASURING VALUE IN YOUR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM: FARMERS MARKETS R.A. Kluson, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Sarasota, FL Situation: Farmers markets are growing in number across the country and Florida, including Sarasota County with 9 active… Read More
EXPLORING CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE THROUGH YOUTH FIELD DAY Martha Glenn, Crystal Snodgrass, Diana L. Smith, Palmetto UF, Nathan Boyd, Zhanao Deng, Hugh Smith, Vance Whitaker, J. Mangandi, Gary Vallad, Balm UF. Manatee County has over… Read More
AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF GRAZING COOL-SEASON ANNUAL FORAGES Prevatt, UF/IFAS Extension, Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona, FL Situation: Producers throughout Florida feed hay and other stored feedstuffs during the fall, winter, and early… Read More
