Category: Farm Management

A few remaining orchids hang from a shadehouse.

Short-term Hurricane Preparation for Commercial Nurseries

by Yvette Goodiel
March 24, 2026

As our oceans warm, hurricanes are becoming more intense and slower-moving, resulting in greater potential damage from heavy winds and flooding. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Southeast Climate Hub developed a series of guides specifically ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Green Industry, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Martin County, Safety, Storms, UF/IFAS Extension
Extension faculty in the field installing a soil moisture sensor in a vegetable crop

Soil Moisture Sensors for Treasure Coast Farms and Nurseries

by Yvette Goodiel
March 11, 2026

The challenge of irrigation management Farmers and nursery growers have to carefully manage water supply for their crops. Too much or too little irrigation can damage or stress the crop, making it more vulnerable to weed competition, insect ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: #IFASWater, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Conservation, Environment, Martin County, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Water Quality
a farm field is shown covered in frost

Cold Weather Monitoring Tools Available through FAWN

by Yvette Goodiel
January 16, 2026

This blog was co-authored with Rick Lusher, FAWN Project Manager. The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) maintains a network of weather stations across the state of Florida. They make the data available to assist growers in managing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Cold Protection, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Martin County, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension
A field of squash, with leaves and blossoms.

Sustainable Agriculture Grants and Reports for Producers

by Yvette Goodiel
November 7, 2025

The Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) program provides technical and financial resources for growers nationwide, including here in Martin County. A few years ago, I was able to meet a couple of producers who made good use ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Martin County, Small Farms, Smallfarms, Small_farms, UF/IFAS Extension
Looking out across a field at a row of greenhouses.

Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 3: Managing Risk & Mitigating Impacts

by Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Bob Hochmuth, Ying Zhang and Christa Court
June 27, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Greenhouse damage observed after a storm. Flood waters within and around structures. Plastic coverings torn by wind.

Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 1: Protected Agriculture Trends and Storm-Related Losses

by Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Bob Hochmuth, Ying Zhang and Christa Court
May 29, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Plastic greenhouse covering is torn and sensitive nursery plants are now exposed to sun and rain.

Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 2: Severe Weather-Related Impacts to Protected Agriculture

by Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Bob Hochmuth, Ying Zhang and Christa Court
May 29, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Workers tending to an agricultural field.

On-Farm Safety Training Video Resources for Florida Growers

by Yvette Goodiel
September 18, 2024

Agricultural work carries significant risks to health and safety both on and off the farm. Among all occupations, farming, forestry and fishing have the highest fatality rate (US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022). Agricultural workers interact ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Food Safety, Martin County, OSHA, Pesticide Safety, Produce Safety, Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Worker, Worker Protection Standard, Worker Safety

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