Category: Crops

Agricultural diagnostic services in Alachua County

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 27, 2020

What's wrong with my plants? There are multiple resources available to you to help diagnose and ID pests and diseases affecting your crops. Phone numbers for the different labs are provided and we encourage you to take advantage of electronic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua, Covid-19, Diagnostics, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Pests, UF/IFAS Extension

Starting a Farm in Alachua County – Finances

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 26, 2020

Starting a new agricultural business requires capital either to purchase the land, improve the property, or for operational costs. Learn more about farm finances in our Small Farms Website There are several loan and grant programs offered ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Starting A Farm, Starting A Farm In Alachua Co

Starting a Farm in Alachua County – Plan

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 26, 2020

Without laying out a plan, a Farm Business Plan, plants may grow but the farm, most likely, will not be successful. The first step you should consider, especially if you are starting a farm in partnership with others (family, investors, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Starting A Farm, Starting A Farm In Alachua Co

Starting a Farm in Alachua County – Choosing and growing your crop successfully

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 26, 2020

Choosing the right agricultural commodity for you can be a head-scratching process. When choosing, look at your current assets such as knowledge, expertise, equipment, network, etc. Your previous experiences and connections can help you ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Starting A Farm, Starting A Farm In Alachua Co

Starting a Farm in Alachua County – General resources for prospective and beginning farmers

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 26, 2020

When doing your research on your new farm or on sections of your business plan, you will find plenty of websites and it can be overwhelming. Where to start? What websites are reliable? To keep it simple but efficient, I compiled a brief ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Starting A Farm, Starting A Farm In Alachua Co

Starting a Farm in Alachua County – Land

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 26, 2020

Assuming that you already have access to the land where you plan to farm (either own it or lease it), one of the first steps to take before starting an agricultural operation is to confirm that the property’s zoning district enables you ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Starting A Farm, Starting A Farm In Alachua Co, Taxes

Starting a Farm in Alachua County – Overview

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
March 26, 2020

One of the most frequent questions I receive as a commercial horticulture agent is: What can I grow in Alachua County that is easy to grow and will be profitable? There are no simple answers to this question. The real question should be, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Starting A Farm, Starting A Farm In Alachua Co

The New Face of Florida Farm Workers – Robots

by ccooley
March 26, 2020

Migrant workers have long been the greatest asset to Florida growers. Without their hard work and dedication, growers would be unable to feed our nation. However, as immigration laws become more strict, the migrant worker pool has dwindled, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Low Compact Tomato Plants, Pest Management, Precision Agriculture, Robotics, Robots, Smart Sprayer, Thorvald, UV Lighting, Weed Control
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Field Corn Planting Season

by Jay Capasso
March 25, 2020

Jay Capasso, UF IFAS Columbia County Extension, De Broughton, UF IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center-Suwannee Valley Field corn planting season is underway in Columbia County. Generally field corn is planted between late February ... READ MORE

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