Category: Horticulture

Online CEU opportunities for license renewal

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
April 6, 2020

There are multiple ways in which you could earn Continued Education Units (CEUs) to renew your pesticide license online. You can visit any of the websites below for online CEUs: University of Florida Online CEUs through the IFAS Catalog. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua, Covid-19, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Licensing, Pesticide

Roselle, The Florida Cranberry

by Michelle Leonard-Mularz
April 3, 2020

Roselle, a relative of hibiscus, was once used widely as an edible plant in Florida. The flowers are less showy than other hibiscus varieties, but their calyces (sepals at the base of the flower) are amazing! As the flower dies the calyx ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Edible Landscape, Florida Keys, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Gardening, Master Gardener Volunteer, Vegetable Gardening

Green Industries, OSHA & COVID-19: Masks

by wlschall
April 2, 2020

COVID-19 has raised the question... is the OSHA respirator fit test and medical exam required for nursery and landscape workers voluntarily wearing masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus? The answer is NO, if the masks ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Turf
Tags: Commercial Horticulture And Pest Management Updates, Covid-19, Landscape, Mask, Nursery, OSHA, Respirator

Hello from Hydroponics Hannah!

by Hannah Eason
April 1, 2020

I am as Florida native as it gets, and I love the plants, people, and cultures that have taken root in this wonderful place we call home. My name is Hannah Wooten, and I am proud to be your new UF/IFAS Extension Agent for Commercial Horticulture ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cflandscapes, Commercial Horticulture Agent, Green Industry, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Opportunities to Pick Your Own Blueberries During the COVID-19 Outbreak

by Wendy Mussoline
March 31, 2020

“Stay at home” is certainly the best advice during this global pandemic. However, it is important to evaluate what types of resources you should gather at home with you. As an Agriculture agent, my perspective may be slightly different ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Tags: Anthocyanins, Blueberries, Covid-19, Nutrition, Pandemic, UPICK

Vinegar vs Glyphosate for Weed Control

by jpopenoe
March 26, 2020

Many organic vegetable growers find weed control a problem. There are few registered organic herbicides and many are not very effective and are expensive. One chemical that has been discussed as an organic herbicide is acetic acid – vinegar. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Tags: Glyphosate, Herbicide, Organic, Vinegar

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

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