Want to learn the basics of backyard chickens? Are you looking to venture out and raise a flock of your own chickens at home? OR do you already own a flock and are looking to better understand them??..and no I'm NOT talking about talking ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Revisiting What IS Agroecology Last post we focused on introducing agroecology through its key areas (production, environment, and society) and its foundational principles (systems, production, biodiversity, and resilience). The agroecology ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Which Pine is Best? If you have plans to plant southern pines on your property, you have some important decisions to make: Which species is most appropriate for your site and objectives? What is the best available genetic variety of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Forests, Natural Resources
As a child I would sometimes watch a show that my parents watched when they were children too. They spoke about this show as though it was an inevitable future; flying cars and robot maids. If you haven't guessed yet, that show was The Jetsons. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management
Calling all farmers! Make your voice heard! The Census of Agriculture is the only comprehensive source of agriculture data for every state and county in the nation. Census data are used by policymakers, trade associations, researchers, agribusinesses, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management
WASHINGTON, APRIL 24 -- Effectively immediately, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) financial assistance program participants will no longer need a Dun and Bradstreet Universal Number System (DUNS) number, or to register in the System ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources
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Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Event Details: There will be a Spring Harvest Lunch and Learn on May 11th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, to be held at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center-Suwannee Valley in Live Oak, Fl. This program is being facilitated by ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Program Overview As a new extension agent in Highlands County, I was able to create a Needs Assessment and distribute it to the majority of Highlands County cattle producers. Based upon their needs, one of my programming areas focuses on “livestock ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching