When an American cowboy comes to mind, most of us envision the plains of Texas. But in reality, Florida is also a huge cattle state, and has a 500-year ranching tradition. Florida—especially the central counties of Okeechobee, Highlands, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) The Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) is a collaborative initiative of UF/IFAS Extension agents serving the Southwest Florida region. The network connects diversified and sustainable ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Fall calving can fit Florida and Gulf Coast cattle operations well, but like most management decisions, it comes with tradeoffs. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Did you know that valuable educational resources are available right here in Taylor County? These opportunities can help improve your quality of life. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Taylor County ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Welcome to a new series: Livestock Launchpad! Each month, I will be highlighting different livestock species and sharing what you need to know to get started. Whether you are new to agriculture, managing a small farm, or simply interested ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Livestock operations that have long term success have goals. Having goals allows for the development of a plan to reach those goals and that plan, in turn, allows management decisions to be made with intentionality. The presence or absence of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockIn the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionIn the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionIn the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida’s ranchers and livestock producers play an important role in conserving some of the state’s most valuable natural resources. Through best management practices that focus on maximizing efficiency and preserving resources, ranchers ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife