One question that arises every year for cattle producers is what to do with weaned heifers. Should they be retained or sold at weaning? Retaining heifers or buying replacements are both costly ways to build and expand a herd. Therefore, it is ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Instead of taking what the broker or retailer feels like paying, small- and medium-sized farmers who sell directly to consumers should track costs, determine what they want to earn and set their own produce prices, University of Florida experts ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS
Florida farming is big business. To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up. "Agricultural operations, regardless ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
A team from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is offering a two-day program, The Business of Farming Workshop, for entrepreneurs looking to build an agricultural business. Limited bilingual assistance ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Ask, and you shall receive! The ICS Graphic Design team has developed a set of Canva templates ready for you to retrieve and use in your free Canva accounts. There are flyers, brochures, conference posters, and social media templates using the ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Graphics, UF/IFAS Teaching
Want to know more about how to promote your agriculture-based business? You might reach more customers with a more effective presence on social media, among other tactics. To learn more about how to use non-traditional media to promote your ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness
If you are a SWFL farmer selling your products locally or direct to consumer, consider registering your farm on the SWFL Fresh: Choose Local, Choose Fresh website. Who can create a profile? Farmers selling SWFL grown produce, meat, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Highlights · A recent UF/IFAS research project identified opportunities for Florida Gulf oyster farmers to market their products for an increased price. · The findings noted logistical and volume ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Imperfect Competition Yields Profitable Market Opportunities JANUARY 28, 2021 AGRI-BUSINESS, GENERAL, TOP POSTS, VSCNEWS MAGAZINE By Kimberly L. Morgan and Jessica Ryals Photo credit: © Foap.com / stock.adobe.com In ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Special to The News-Press, May 30, 2020 Southwest Florida is home to a wide range of agricultural commodities, and our farmers are producing some of the freshest fruits, vegetables and seafood you can find. That’s good news for our residents ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension