Carrots, peppers, okra - oh my! What are you going to do with all of those garden veggies this summer? Preserve them of course! Food preservation is a nutritious and economical way to turn fresh foods into pantry staples. This workshop will ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & NutritionCan you believe it is that time of year already to sneak some zucchini on your neighbor’s porch! Honestly, it is a day to celebrate. And celebrate we should! It is the lucky neighbor who profits from the gardeners abundant harvest. Nonetheless, ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEIf you are a produce farmer, you should have heard about the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, by now. This act, which was passed in 2011, is considered the largest update to food safety regulation in over 80 years. The proposed produce ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAutumn, which technically started on the 22nd day of September is a good time to FALL back into good nutrition! Many Florida crops are in season now. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS); avocados, ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEThe University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) provides a monthly Calendar of Food Days, Weeks, and Months plus provides resources for selected national food-themes. http://food.unl.edu/september-food-calendar The month of September ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEWhat’s in season now? Although summer doesn’t officially start for a few more weeks farmers have been busy producing seasonal, summer fruits and vegetables. The seasonal vegetable guide for North Florida Produce has an abundance! ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEHumans have used animal manures to fertilize food crops for thousands of years. Manures are an organic source of plant nutrients and are often a waste byproduct that must be properly managed when raising animals. Today, many farmers and backyard ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureCan you believe Florida fresh fruits and veggies are supplied to 160 countries around the globe! Particularly abundant right now are the vegetables commonly referred to as cruciferous vegetables. (However, many scientists are starting to ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEWhat’s in season now is certainly variable, location being a major influence in this area. Chances are, if you’re from a cold weather state and enjoying the Florida sunshine, expectations are a bit different than if you are from around ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEAlthough cool weather certainly makes Floridians feel like they’re experiencing winter, Florida farms are working in overdrive this February producing agricultural products for a whole lot of people who, because of COLD weather, are not able ... READ MORE
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