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Lubbers Love to Munch
Older Nymph The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, also known colloquially as the “Georgia Thumper”, can be highly destructive to a variety of vegetable crops. This May many growers and vegetable gardeners...
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Young Farmers Wanted in NW Florida
Blake R. Thaxton, Santa Rosa County Extension As our country continues to search for economic stability there are numerous questions that face agriculture in the United States as well as in the Florida...
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The Limited Poultry and Egg Farm Operation Rule Becomes Effective July 1, 2014
Relaxed regulations and reduced fees outlined in the newly revised “Limited Poultry and Egg Farm Operation” rule make it economically possible for small poultry producers to serve niche market...
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Panhandle Fruit & Vegetable Conference Agenda Now Available!
Join us for the Panhandle Fruit & Vegetable Conference on February 19 & 20 in Pensacola! Registration includes a farm tour, dinner after the tour, breakfast & lunch the next day, and...
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Mayhaw – a Native Fruit Tree Worth Considering for Niche Markets
Mature Mayhaw Tree, Image Credit Matthew Orwat, UF / IFAS Extension The last year has been wet and stormy and the trend continues as we leave winter behind for spring. Fruit growers may be searching...
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New Location for the Red Hills Market
Customers can pre-pay for locally grown produce such as these veggies from Ripe City Farm on the Red Hills Online Market. Photo by Red Hills Small Farm Alliance. – Through the dog days of summer, the...
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Growing Native Yaupons for Tea Leaf Harvest
Credit: Yaupon Brothers American Tea Company Yaupon holly (Ilex spp.) are native plants to that grow very well and abundantly in Florida soils. Yaupon is a very old plant that historically has been...
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Escambia County to Host Emerging Farmer Workshop – June 13
UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County will host a Small Farm Workshop for emerging farmers on Tuesday, June 13. The training will be held at the Escambia Extension Office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment,...
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Thinking About Starting a Farm? Essential Knowledge for Beginner Farmers or...
High Tunnel Houses: Photo credit Donna Arnold, FAMU Extension. Embarking on a farming journey can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it requires a solid understanding of key principles...
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