UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
It’s summer time, and SJC has turned up the heat! ***Our event has been POSTPONED until 2022 due to health concerns*** Datil peppers are an iconic, heirloom tradition in St. Johns County. In 2013, St. Johns County Board… Read More
2021 Virtual Farm Tour Video: Day 3 2021 Virtual Farm Tour Day 3: Pappy’s Patch What is agritourism? As many of us know, tourism is Florida’s number one industry! Agriculture is our number 2 industry in the state…. Read More
So my IFAS blog is moving … sort of. I have several pages I’ve created over the last few years that I’m re-posting now as actual blog posts. This post covers agritourism-related resources for Extension agents, producers, and… Read More
The UF/IFAS Hastings Agriculture Extension Center (HAEC) accomplished a challenging feat and grew sweet corn during this wet fall weather. Two phases (0.84 acres each) of 8 different commercial varieties of sweet corn were planted on August 31… Read More
The UF/IFAS Hastings Agriculture Extension Center (HAEC) accomplished a challenging feat and grew sweet corn during this wet fall weather. Two phases (0.84 acres each) of 8 different commercial varieties of sweet corn were planted on August 31… Read More
Agritourism is Increasing in Florida Did you know the number of Florida farms offering recreational experiences increased dramatically from 2008-2012? According to USDA Census of Agriculture statistics, that number jumped from 281 in 2008 to 724 farms in… Read More
Local residents know that millions of visitors flock to Florida to visit its beaches, theme parks and other attractions each year. But many locals don’t know there are fun activities close to home. Agritainment is a variation of… Read More
Learn ways to show off your farm’s brand and plan logistics during your next farm tour. More…
With the arrival of fall, take a look at what is happening in your town. Are farms hosting haunted corn mazes or welcoming families to their u-pick fields? If you do notice an increase in fall farm activities,… Read More
