Category: Agriculture

Growing Vegetables in Greenhouses and High Tunnels

by Kevin Athearn
May 20, 2021

Protected vegetable production increases Production of vegetables in greenhouses and high tunnels is on the rise. In the United States, the acreage of vegetables and herbs grown under protection increased 82% between 2007 and 2017. The number ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Cflandscapes, Greenhouse Production, Hwooten, Hydroponics, Kevin Athearn, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Small-farms

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

CARES Act Assistance for Small Business and Agriculture

by Kevin Athearn
April 2, 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020. The $2 trillion relief package includes various provisions to help small businesses and agriculture. Small Business Assistance The U.S. Senate Committee ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, CARES Act, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Small Business, Small-farms

How Can Small Farms Cope With COVID-19 Impacts?

by Kevin Athearn
March 20, 2020

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak is creating numerous challenges for farmers and the food supply chain. Not only does COVID-19 pose a health risk to farmers and farm workers, it may reduce the availability of farm labor, disrupt markets for ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Kevin Athearn, Matthew Smith, Small-farms

Season of Giving

by Mary Beth Henry
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 are likely on the minds of many and it’s a ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Give, Mbhenry, Polksmallfarms, Small-farms

Got Pesticide Pileup? Operation Cleansweep for Disposal

by Mary Beth Henry
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 dealing ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Mbhenry, Pesticides, Polkpesttraining, Polksmallfarms

Worker Protection Standards (WPS) Materials

by Mary Beth Henry
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 need to know ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Mbhenry, Polkpesttraining, WPS

Florida Farming: Grow, Process, Sell, Repeat: The UF/IFAS Florida Direct Marketing Handbook Is Published

by Mary Beth Henry
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 Handbook is an 88 page full color ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farm Business, Farm Planning And Management, Farmers Markets, Mbhenry, Polksmallfarms, Small-farms

2019 Honey Bee Seminar

by Mary Beth Henry
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 about beekeeping and sharpen ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beekeeping, Mbhenry, Polksmallfarms, Small-farms

Growing Vegetables in Controlled Environments

by Kevin Athearn
March 8, 2019

How many ways are there to grow a head of lettuce? Besides growing the traditional way in an open field, you can grow lettuce and other vegetables in various soilless, protected systems. Protective structures include high tunnels, greenhouses, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Hydroponics, Kevin Athearn, Small-farms

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