Tag: FarmingAlachua

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2026 Ag Entrepreneurship and Business Planning – Registration is open!


March 6, 2026

Have you been thinking about starting a farm and feel ready to start the process? Whether you're an aspiring farmer or a grower looking to refine your business skills, our Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning short course ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Beginner Farmer, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
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Starting a Farm in Alachua County – Education opportunities


September 22, 2025

Ag Entrepreneurship Series If you are interested in further developing your entrepreneurial skills, plan to attend our Ag Entrepreneurship series designed to help you make informed decisions as you start your new agricultural enterprise in ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Starting A Farm, Starting A Farm In Alachua Co

Discover the Ultimate Honey Bee Pest and Disease Guide! 


March 24, 2025

Are you a beekeeper looking to train new employees or a bee enthusiast wanting to protect your hives from pests and diseases? Look no further! Our brand-new Honey Bee Pest and Disease Guide is here to help you learn about honey bees and maintain ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, FarmingAlachua, Honey Bee Lab, UF/IFAS Extension

Pepper Field Day – October 23


March 6, 2025

Florida continues to shine in the U.S. pepper production scene, even with the rising competition from imports. We cultivate a diverse range of peppers, from sweet bell peppers to specialty varieties like jalapeños and habaneros. Like many other ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua County, Crop Production, FarmingAlachua, Organic, UF, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetables

High Tunnels Use in Specialty Crop Production


February 22, 2022

There are several reasons to consider building a high tunnel. The most common reasons include protecting crops from the elements, extension of cropping seasons, and improved crop yield and quality. Adoption of high tunnels has been favored by ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: FarmingAlachua, FloridaAG, UF/IFAS Extension

Okay google … Search for funding opportunities for my farm


February 22, 2022

If only it would be that easy! It can be tricky to filter through all the information available on the web, tease apart what programs apply to you, and find out about what is available locally. For that reason, Alachua, Bradford, and Union ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, FarmingAlachua, Starting A Farm, UF/IFAS Extension

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