Blueberry harvest is less than a month away in the central Panhandle. Although the Florida Panhandle has been hit with excessive rainfall this spring, blueberry yields are on track to be above average. Colder winter temperatures, coupled ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureSummer is rapidly approaching and irrigation demands by vegetable crops will be greatly increasing. Many areas of the Panhandle are blessed with well-drained soils, which are great during wet periods, but can be challenging to manage the water ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureUF IFAS Washington County Extension is offering a class for the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Pesticide license and the Limited Lawn and Ornamental license. Click here to download flyer In PDF Is it the license you need? If part ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseIn 2014, a new law took effect requiring all commercial fertilizer applicators (for hire) to have a license. This law was passed in 2009 and took effect on January 1 of this year. A requirement that must be completed to obtain this license is ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureRoses are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in U.S. with a total wholesale value of 194 million U.S. Dollars. Among the major states in U.S., Florida is the fourth largest producer of roses with a total value exceeding 20 million U.S. ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTri-State Cucurbit Meeting – February 24 The 2014 Tri-State Cucurbit Meeting will be held on Monday, February 24, at the Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center, 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureSPRING GARDENING AND CANNING WORKSHOP University of Florida/IFAS Extension Washington County will host a free Spring Gardening and Canning Workshop on Saturday, February 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, at Orange Hill Express, 982 Orange Hill Road, ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesSPRING GARDENING AND CANNING WORKSHOP University of Florida/IFAS Extension Washington County will host a free Spring Gardening and Canning Workshop on Saturday, February 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, at Orange Hill Express, 982 Orange Hill Road, ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesGAPs Training: Food Safety and the USDA Audit Learn how to develop a Food Safety Record Book to help pass a USDA Farm Audit January 30, 2014 9:00am-2:00pm CST Washington County Ag Center Topics: Introduction To Food Safety & Good Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeHere are some mystery camellia flowers from a historic garden in Chipley If you recognize any of these camellias, please post a comment. Please Click on image to enlarge. READ MORE
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