Category: Agribusiness

What you need to know about the Fertilizer Management Ordinance in Osceola County

by cjackson8

June 20, 2023

The Osceola County Fertilizer Management Ordinance may appear to be complex from first glance, but the document holds viable information for commercial agriculture operations and a home owners in the county when it comes to fertilizing within ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Commercial Horticulture, Fertilizer, GIBMP, Horticulture, Ordinance, Osceola County, Osceola County Fertilizer Management Ordinance

About Me! Commercial Horticulture agent

by cjackson8

May 18, 2023

Christine Jackson, I am the current Commercial Horticulture Agent in Osceola County. Below is a small glimpse into my background. Upbringing : Hailing from Central Kentucky. In a small town named Versailles (pronounced Ver-sales) ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Welcome, Work & Life

Big Opportunities for Small Food Businesses

by Jessica Sullivan

July 2, 2021

Are you ready to make bank with your baking? Florida Cottage Food Law was just revised, expanding options for food entrepreneurs. Concurrently, new State laws for home-based businesses were also revised, making further allowances for at-home ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Events, Work & Life
Tags: Cottage Foods, Entrepreneurship, Home Business

Technical and Financial Assistance Available for Producers to Implement Agriculture Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Central Florida

by Yilin

June 24, 2021

Producers have implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) that maintain or improve water quality, quantity, and soil conditions on their farms for many years. For the purposes of the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Water
Tags: Ag BMP, Agriculture, Best Management Practices, Cost Share, Water, Water Quality, Water Quantity

Starting a New Food Business in the New Year

by Jessica Sullivan

January 4, 2021

If you have some kitchen skills and are looking for a way to make some money, a small-scale food business might pay off. Florida’s Cottage Food Law allows you to make certain foods in your home kitchen to sell without registering your kitchen ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Money Matters
Tags: Agripreneurship, Cottage Foods, Entrepreneurship, Food Business, Starting A Business

Water Wednesdays Recap – Growing Needs in Urban Agriculture

by Yilin

December 15, 2020

Preservation of agricultural land is crucial. Annually, one million acres of farmland are converted to nonfarm uses. Most of the conversion happens in metropolitan counties where four out of five Americans live. Urban agriculture is an emerging ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Cflandscapes, Hydroponics, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Urban Agricutlure, Urban Farming, Water RSA, Water Wednesdays, Yilin Zhuang

Helping Buyers and Sellers Connect During COVID-19 Disruptions to Florida Food Markets

by Kevin Athearn

April 7, 2020

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

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Florida, Food Markets, Local Food

Things you can do during a “Shelter-in-Place” Order: Enjoy farm-fresh produce

by Jessica Sullivan

March 30, 2020

We need farm and food businesses to keep providing us with fresh foods. Local growers are taking extra precautions to reduce risks on their farms, and farm visitors have a responsibility to use safe practices too. If visitors are not respectful ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Fruits & Vegetables, Work & Life
Tags: Agritourism, COVID-19, Locally Grown, Shelter-in-place

Agritourism and COVID-19 Prevention

by Jessica Sullivan

March 23, 2020

Many workplaces, schools, and social venues have been shut down. One thing remains: Everyone still needs to eat. It’s more critical than ever to keep domestic farming, ranching and associated food processing, packing, and distribution up and ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Food Safety,
Tags: Agritourism, COVID-19, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, Food Safety

Small Farm Success Workshop

by Jessica Sullivan

February 10, 2020

Saturday, March 14, 2020 - Kissimmee, FL If you are considering starting or expanding a small farm business, this workshop will help you find the answers you need. Presentations and discussions include: Osceola County and State regulations ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events
Tags: Small Farm, Starting A Farm

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