Tag: market

New study shows why strawberries must keep (their) cool

by Brad Buck

February 16, 2021

Right about now, if you eat a Florida strawberry, odds are it’s going to taste oh-so-good. That’s no accident. Strawberries are in season, and those you see at the grocery store should be shipped and stocked at the right temperature, says ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Antioxidants, Chill, Cold Chain, Harvest, Horticultural Sciences, Jeff Brecht, Market, Refrigeration, Shipping, Strawberries, Supply Chain, Temperatures

New blueberry variety honors benefactor and UF alumnus Alto Straughn

by Melinda Souers

October 29, 2020

When Patricio Muñoz developed the University of Florida’s newest blueberry variety, he wanted to name the fruit in honor of Alto Straughn, a longtime, strong supporter of UF’s blueberry breeding program. “A ‘sentinel’ is a watcher ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: 'Sentinel', Alto Straughn, Blueberry, Cultivar, Horticultural Sciences, Market, Patricio Munoz, Smell, Taste

Considerations Before Launching a Cottage Food Enterprise

by Mark Bailey

June 8, 2020

So you have a great list of goods you want to make, then what? Let’s take a look at some simple steps to take before launching your cottage food operation. Ideas are cheap, but the implementation of those ideas can be a challenge. Consider ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Cottage Food, Foods, Local Food System, Market, Money, Organic, Small Business

Making Money from the Kitchen: Cottage Foods

by Mark Bailey

May 8, 2020

Do you have a recipe for a spectacular pie or cake? Want to make some money? The cottage food law in Florida can help make that happen. Cottage foods are essentially foods you can make in your kitchen without a food permit that can be sold direct ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Food, Food System, Foods, Income, Kitchen, Local, Market, Money, Organic

Does the Import/Export Market Help the US Beef Producer?

by Bridget Stice

April 28, 2020

I am often asked, "What is the value to me (the beef cattle producer) of imported beef to the U.S.?" The long and the short of the answer is, "a great deal!" Beef trade is a complex system. The fact is, imported beef goes hand-in-hand with ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Beef, Cattle, Market

Cambodia’s Safe Food, Fair Food Project addresses major food safety issues

by Livestock Lab

October 1, 2019

◊ by Judy Kimani and Chi Nguyen ◊ Cambodia has a rich tradition of tasty and nutritious foods. Animal-source foods (ASFs) are an important part of the cuisine, with the most widely consumed ASF products being pork, fish, and poultry. Most ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Asia, Cambodia, Disease, Feed The Future, Food Safety, Market, Pork, Survey

Peering into the Future of Livestock Systems

by Livestock Lab

October 8, 2018

Although the future by definition remains unknown, new research techniques are helpful for predicting and understanding potential trends in livestock systems. To this end, a series of workshops are being planned for several countries, following ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Future, International, Livestock, Market, Modeling, Policy, Trade

Learn how to “Eat with the Seasons”

by Kevin O'Horan

January 19, 2016

The Englewood Farmers Market is partnering with the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP), the SNAP-Ed implementing agency in Florida, and Florida Organic Growers’ Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) program to conduct a special cooking demonstration ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: David Bearl, Family Nutrition Program, FNP, Fresh Access Bucks, Fruits, Market, Nutrition, Pgm_FNP, Recipes, SNAP-Ed, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Vegetables

Agritourism: a Growing Industry in the Panhandle

by Shep Eubanks

October 17, 2014

Agritourism is an industry that provides alternative income opportunities for Panhandle agricultural producers, while providing recreational opportunities for tourists, schools, churches, and other organizations. Agritourism activities ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agriculture Awareness, Agritourism, General Agriculture, Market, Panhandle Agriculture, Small Farms

Cashing In at “Local” Markets

by Blake Thaxton

April 25, 2014

The local foods movement is a trend which has turned into a game changer. In 2012, local food sales in the Florida Panhandle alone have been valued at $543 million. Indicators suggest more consumers are seeking local produce. On average 20 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Farmers Markets, Local Food, Market, Panhandle Agriculture, Small Farms

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