Could You Handle an Agricultural Emergency?
If you found someone caught in a farm machine, would you know what to do? Could you stop the engine? Do you know how to get help? People living or working on a farm should… Read More
Category: Agribusiness
Helping Buyers and Sellers Connect During COVID-19 Disruptions to Florida Food Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County Celebrates National Agriculture Day
Agriculture is a constantly changing, complex industry, striving to meet the needs and concerns of its consumers and customers. Food and fiber are essential to everyday living and we would like to salute the men… Read More
2018 Hamilton County Peanut Production Meeting
The UF/IFAS Hamilton County Extension Office will be hosting a peanut production meeting for interested peanut producers from Hamilton and surrounding counties on February 26, 2018 at the Extension Office in Jasper, Florida. This year… Read More
UF/IFAS Crop Management School
The UF/IFAS Hamilton County Extension Office will be hosting a UF/IFAS Crop Management School for interested farmers, farm managers, consultants, and Extension agents. This school will focus on advanced level training and will be presented… Read More
Murphy’s Selected as Hamilton County Farm Family of the Year
For the past 40 years (1977), the UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County Ag Advisory Committee has selected an Outstanding Farm Family of the Year. This year’s farm family is the Alex Murphy Family. Alex is a… Read More
Florida Pasture Lease vs Cropland Lease
National Pasture Lease Information Pasture leasing is an annual expense that needs to be factored into annual budgets. The national average cash rent pasture rates in 2017 are $12.50/acre, which is a decrease of $0.50/acre in… Read More