Farmers in Holmes County are facing some real challenges in getting the 2014 crop planted due to excessive rainfall. Over the last two weeks, more than 21 inches of rain has fallen, bringing field preparation… Read More
Every year beginning in mid-March to early-April, Extension Agents begin to receive inquiries about managing carpenter bees which are attacking barns, eaves, rafters, and other wooden structures. The bee most commonly responsible for economic damages… Read More
Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 that created the National Cooperative Extension Service FAMU/Extension Teleconference Center “Agriculture Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Feeding and Beautifying the World” April 16, 2014 from 9:00… Read More
Black Titi (also known as Spring Titi or Buckwheat Tree (Cliftonia monophylla (Lam.) Britton ex Sarg. is a native shrub or tree that can be found growing along streams and boggy areas of the Florida… Read More
“Manage Your Enterprise, Manage Your Herd” May 7 – 9, 2014 Professional Development Center – Gainesville, FL The course addresses issues for beef cattle enterprises at an elevated level of management skill with practical applications… Read More
Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program received a capacity building grant from USDA tp establish a Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship Program with community-based farmers in North Florida. March 21, 2014 9:00am – 3:00pm Lunch will be provided…. Read More
Attention: Vegetable Growers and Restricted-use Pesticide applicators North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy February 26, 2014 (12:00 to 4:50 pm EST) To register call Paula Alday @ (850) 875-7255
Jackson County Agriculture Center Monday, February 24, 2014 9:00am – 4:00pm FREE Topics: Fertilizer application, insect & disease management, weed management, squash & melon cultivars, food safety issues, pesticide handling
Found throughout the North Florida Panhandle, the American snowbell, Styrax americanus, is a native small flowering tree. In his book, The Trees of Florida, Gil Nelson describes the blossoms as charming with “the thin,… Read More
Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Jackson County Extension Agriculture Conference Center 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna, FL (850) 482-9620 View attached flyer for details including Grilled Steak Lunch. Beef… Read More
