Category: Events

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

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by Nick Place

March 15, 2020

Updated 03/15/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. The personal health and safety of everyone in the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

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

Private Pesticide Applicator License- Is it for you?

by Mary Beth Henry

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 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Mbhenry, Pesticides

Join us for the SWFL Small Farmer Network Meeting @ True Blue Winery and Bistro!

by Mary Beth Henry

January 28, 2019

The Southwest Florida Small Farm Network is celebrating over ten years of grassroots meetings connecting small and beginning farmers to practical education, resources and community. Howard and Fatima Gill are the adorable couple that will offer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag Business, Mbhenry, Networking, Polksmallfarms, Small-farms

See you in Apopka!

by Jose Perez

November 2, 2015

The Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference is SOLD OUT!! See you in Apopka on November 6 Unfortunately, there is no more space on this event. Only registered participants will be allowed. Look for our next Regional Conference: April ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events

Founder and Owner of Orlando’s East End Market to Speak at Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference

by Jose Perez

October 21, 2015

October 21, 2015; by Lana Nasser With November right around the corner, the Mid-Florida Specialty Crop Conference is swiftly approaching. The conference’s keynote speaker needs no introduction. He is a well-known, passionate advocate of sustainable ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events

Two IPM experts to speak at the Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference

by Jose Perez

October 15, 2015

By Lana Nasser, Friday Oct 15, 2015 As we come closer to the Mid-Florida Specialty Crop Conference, which takes place on November 6 in Apopka, Florida, we are excited to have such great line of speakers sharing expertise and knowledge with ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Pests & Disease

Hands-on Vegetable Production Demonstrations at the Mid-Florida Conference

by Jose Perez

September 24, 2015

Do not miss the opportunity to attend the Shadehouse/Greenhouse demonstrations at the Mid- Florida Specialty Crops Conference on November 6, 2015. www.midfloridaconference.eventbrite.com At the beginning of the conference speakers Bob Hochmuth ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events

Announcing the Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference

by Jose Perez

September 22, 2015

The UF/IFAS Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Extension Team is proud to present the An educational event for Florida fruit and vegetable producers on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST) at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events

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