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
The following is reprinted from the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. They are updating this page daily. Taking into consideration reported cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infections in Florida, the Tampa Bay EDC is providing resources ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural ResourcesThe Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has asked me to help spread the word concerning outdoor use of moth balls. Long story short, moth balls are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, TurfDr. Ed Gilman, University of Florida's Urban Tree Management Professor will be giving a morning program on Friday, January 16th, 2015 at UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL. The cost is $25 Certified Arborists ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HorticultureTake a break from the heat and attend a 2 hour session to earn 2 pesticide CEUs. Categories include: Aquatic, Private Applicator, Natural Areas, Forestry, Ornamental and Turf, Right-of-Way, Limited Landscape Maintenance, Limited Lawn and ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, TurfHello, members and supporters of the SW FL Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN). We are pleased to share with you the announcement of an organic farming workshop on April 2, 2014 at Jessica’s Organic Farm in Sarasota County – see flyer below. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, HorticultureWe are pleased to announce the release of our updated report: “Economic Contributions of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Food Industries in Florida in 2011”, available at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE935. The report summarizes economic ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture