Use these eight steps to develop a simple marketing plan for your business. More... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic
Agricultural producers face unique challenges when preparing for and recovering from disasters. With that in mind, we have summarized relevant information from our Disaster Handbook for you. We also offer guidelines and safety tips for restoring ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Marketing is an essential component of any business, including agriculture. Despite the important role of marketing, many smallholding operators/growers are reluctant to create a marketing plan. This 5-page fact sheet provides a rationale for ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Professional Development
Hosting tours at your farm can be a great way to market your products and your farm's brand. Tours let you tell potential customers how you grow your food, why they should buy it, and who you are as a farmer. This 3-page fact sheet discusses ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management
The purpose of Operation Cleansweep is to offer a safe, convenient, and cost effective mechanism for agricultural operations, golf courses, and pest control companies to properly dispose of canceled, suspended, and unusable pesticides (CSUP). WHO ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture
In 2011, the USDA estimated that about 20% of the 2.1 million farms in the United States could be classified as "beginning farms." These are farms with owners who have fewer than 10 years of experience operating their farm. Beginning farmers ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic
Many agricultural producers have been advised to consider value-added activities to offset declining farm incomes and a competitive global economy. Such activities may increase net farm incomes, but producers should first assess if the value-added ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot TopicNUTRIENT MANAGEMENT for Container-Grown Crops: Level 1 New online UF/ IFAS Extension course teaching you about the following topics: Overview & common nutrient problems Supplying essential nutrients Fertilizer types Interpreting ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Interested in making a business out of game meat? Follow these guidelines to ensure your game meat is sold properly and legally. More... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic
Water is used in every stage of an agricultural operation, making it a significant component for farm safety procedures, including good agricultural practices (GAPs) and good handling practices (GHPs). Applying contaminated water during any ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic