Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Farmers This is a summary of what has been released so far. In this post we covered sections of: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Assistance to Individuals, Families and Businesses Families First Coronavirus Response Act… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
How Can a Cold Event Affect your Ornamental Plant in South Florida? Miami-Dade County is known for its warm weather which allows a huge variety of sub-tropical and tropical foliage plants to thrive. What Could Happen to your… Read More
Did you know that the #ornamental #plant industry in south Florida creates almost 40,000 jobs? And one place for you to see why, is the annual TPIE event. What is TPIE? The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) is… Read More
Have you ever seen a beautiful landscape design and wonder, where do they purchase all those plants? Are they grown locally? and Where can I meet growers in South Florida? If you live or visit South Florida, you… Read More
Today, I have the opportunity to join growers, government representatives and families of Miami-Dade County Agricultural community to celebrate the Dade County Farm Bureau 75th Annual Meeting honoring the 2017 Family of the Year : The Vick Family…. Read More
There is a relation between hurricanes, nursery crops and economy in south Florida. Miami-Dade County is the number #1 producer in ornamental plants that you may see in every office, house or landscape in the US. However, during a natural disaster… Read More
The Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) is THE trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage, floral and tropical plants in South Florida. I like to attend this event every other year to see nearly 5 acres of living… Read More
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab at the University of Florida has three beekeeping events coming up in August in South Florida. Bee College classes in South Florida are here for you! South Florida and Caribbean Bee College… Read More
This is a wholesale trade show featuring native landscape plants and select green products for the landscape industry. Growers from throughout Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are invited to exhibit native plants. Attendees include landscape architects, designers, installers,… Read More
