Demystifying Florida Food Regulations – Roundtable of federal and state food regulators and open discussion. Interested in starting a Food Business in Florida? Food regulations can be complex to understand and uncertainties ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension
Five Collier County 4-H members attended the 2018 Florida 4-H Legislature (LEG) in June. This event provides an unparalleled hands-on opportunity for young people to learn how the state legislative process works. The participants plan and run ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CurriculumIt's mango season and it's also the perfect time to learn how to grow tropical fruit trees in Southwest Florida. Join the UF/IFAS Extension Collier county team for a half-day workshop to learn how to grow Citrus-Alternative Fruit Trees, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
Master Gardener Status Guidelines Active Status Inactive Status Re-certification A. Active Status 1). A Florida Master Gardener on Active Status is one who has completed all the requirements for becoming a Florida Master Gardener; ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The History of Master Gardeners The rapid urban growth in many areas of the United States, coupled with an increased interest in the environment and home gardening, prompted an ever-increasing number of homeowner questions for County Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Having difficulty with your shrubs? Don't know what kind of insect is attacking your plants? Check with the Master Gardeners for solutions to gardening and landscape problems such as plant identification, insect and disease identification, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseMaster Gardener Activities At least initially, most Master Gardener activities center aroundthe Extension Service office. The first 20 volunteer service hours are spent there. This is in fact a continuation of the training so the new volunteers ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Subscribe to the Green Gazette The mission of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is to educate Floridians about science-based, environmentally friendly landscaping practices and to encourage them to conserve and protect our ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Steps to Yard Recognition To receive Florida Yard & Neighborhoods recognition, your landscape: Must be free of invasive exotic plants. Meets the standards of the community in which they are located. Should be attractive to ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, LawnFlorida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program for Commercial Properties and Community Associations in Collier County The Community Associations Program is based on the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles. The program offers on-site ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn