Tag: Florida farmers

Shopping with the Florida Seasons

by Alicia Betancourt
September 29, 2026

Have you ever stood in the produce section and actually looked at where your food came from? I do this more often than I probably should. I’ll pick up a tomato, turn it over and look for the little sticker. Florida? Great. California? That ... READ MORE

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Tags: Buy Local Florida, Farmers Markets, FDACS, Florida Agriculture, Florida Department Of Agriculture, Florida Farmers, Florida Farmers Markets, Florida Food, Florida Fruits And Vegetables, Florida Produce, Florida Ranchers, Florida Seafood, Florida Seafood Markets, Florida-grown Food, Food Labels, Fresh From Florida, Grocery Shopping, Local Food, Seasonal Eating, Seasonal Produce, Support Local Farmers, UF/IFAS Extension

Media Alert: UF/IFAS Experts to Host Pasture Mealybug Webinar on July 17

by Jamie Groh
July 13, 2026

What: Experts from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are hosting an informational webinar on the invasive pasture ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultural Pest Management, Agricultural Webinar, Crop Protection, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Entomology, FDACS, Featured, Featured Hot Topic, Florida, Florida Agriculture, Florida Extension, Florida Farmers, Forage Grasses, Forages, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sceinces, Invasive Pests, Invasive Species, Livestock Production, Mealybug Identification, Pasture Management, Pasture Mealybug, Pasture Pest Control, Sugarcane Pests, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida

A Needs Assessment for Small-Scale Farmers: Understanding Leadership Education and Networking Needs

by Rachel Biderman
June 30, 2025

Calling Florida Farmers- We Need Your Expertise! Importance of Small-Scale Farms According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, small family farms make up 90% of all farms in Florida. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aec, Agricultural Education And Communication, Agricultural Leadership, Florida Farmers, Leadership Skills, Needs Assessment, Rachel Biderman, Small-scale Farm

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