It has been an exciting year for our artichoke trials in Hastings! After completing three years of variety trials, we came out with some exciting findings and have been sharing our results! Back in 2017, our retired director, Gary England, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Pythium is an oomycete pathogen that can infect artichokes. Globe artichokes (Cynara scolymus) are not currently a commonly grown crop in Florida. California represents 99% of globe artichoke production in the United States. However, Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Hastings Agricultural Extension Center (HAEC) is a valuable gem located in the heart of the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA which includes Flagler, Putnam and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Events
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Hastings Agricultural Extension Center (HAEC) is a valuable gem located in the heart of the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA which includes Flagler, Putnam and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Events
Are you interested in some alternative crops to grow in central Florida? The program on May 9 covered a range of crops. To look at the slide shows from the program go to our website. Tea The first topic up at 9 a.m. is Tea with Dr. Donglin ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture