Season of Giving

As we close out the year and take time to gather with friends and family to celebrate holidays, it’s a natural time for reflecting on all that we are thankful for. Giving and receiving gifts… Read More
Posted: December 19, 2019
As we close out the year and take time to gather with friends and family to celebrate holidays, it’s a natural time for reflecting on all that we are thankful for. Giving and receiving gifts… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: give, mbhenry, polksmallfarms, small farms
Posted: November 27, 2019
Got pesticide pileup? Have you inherited someone else’s pesticide storage? No worries even if it’s your own! Operation Cleansweep is a great opportunity to properly dispose of pesticides that you may have been putting off… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: mbhenry, pesticides, polkpesttraining, polksmallfarms
Posted: July 29, 2019
Does your farm operation employ seasonal, part time or full time workers? Does your farm operation use pesticides? (Even organic or non-restricted use products count here.) If you answered yes to the questions above, you… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: mbhenry, polkpesttraining, WPS
Posted: July 26, 2019
Are you in a bit of a rush to get into the groove on preparing for a pesticide applicator exam? Good deal! UF/IFAS Extension Polk County may be able to help you speed it along… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: mbhenry, polkpesttraining
Posted: July 23, 2019
Landscape professionals and homeowners alike should be aware that the State of Florida requires a license in order to apply any pesticide (including herbicides such as Roundup®) as part of a landscape business. The Limited… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: IPM, Landscape, mbhenry, polkpesttraining, UFIFAS_SW_pesttraining
Posted: July 23, 2019
Why do landscape professionals and the property owners they serve need to know more about the Green Industries Best Management Practices? Concerns about excessive nutrients and Florida’s water quality have led to increased focus on… Read More
Posted: July 23, 2019
Do you dream of a small farm side hustle to test your business savvy and open up your financial opportunities for the future? UF/IFAS Extension has just the guide for you! The Florida Direct Marketing… Read More
Posted: April 3, 2019
UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, in partnership with the Ridge Beekeepers Association, will host a Saturday program for new beekeepers and those considering starting a hive. Join us for a fun day where you can learn… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: beekeeping, mbhenry, polksmallfarms, small farms
Posted: January 28, 2019
Did you know certain foods can be prepared in a home kitchen and sold direct to consumer without needing a certified kitchen? Learn more about how to produce cottage foods, such as jams and jellies,… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Canning, mbhenry, polksmallfarms, scsfteam, UFIFASSFTeam
Posted: January 28, 2019
The Private Pesticide Applicator License is a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) license that allows for the purchase and application of Restricted Use Pesticides needed for the production of an agricultural product. This license covers applications on farms raising… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: mbhenry, pesticides, polkpesttraining
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