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
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management
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
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
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 and colorful ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, EventsThe 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 Aug. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, EventsThis 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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture
University of Florida (UF/IFAS) Extension –Miami-Dade County and FNGLA can help! We want to help your nursery succeed. Most plant nurseries do not know how much herbicide they are applying. University of Florida Miami-Dade County Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchDate: January 28, 2015 Time: 1:00-2:30 pm MT A panel of experts have been invited to answer questions, including: IRS SBA Participants will learn how the Affordable Care Act affects farm/ranch families as individuals (consumers), ... READ MORE
Category: EventsPoinsettia Trial for Commercial Horticulture Growers: Event: Industry Poinsettia Trial Field Day Host: University of Florida (UF)/Institute of Food and Ag. Sciences (IFAS) Extension When: Tuesday, December 9, 9.15am to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchFor the fourth year in a row, the Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) has teamed up with the Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) to present The Great CEU Round-Up, a full day of education that will be simulcast to locations ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Events, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension