GAINESVILLE, Fla. (UF/IFAS) — A forum that will highlight climate challenges to Florida’s farms, ranches, and forests and steps that the state’s producers are taking in response is set for Monday, Aug. 12, at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville. Agriculture and Forestry in a Changing Climate: What the Future Holds for Florida is also expected to …
2019 Extension Farm Field Day
The 2019 Extension Farm Field Day will be held August 22 at the University of Florida, West Florida Research & Education Center Jay Research Facility in Jay, FL. Click here for more information and registration.
UF Offers New Horticultural Therapy Course with Certificate Program to Follow
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (UF/CALS) – As a junior psychology major at the University of Florida, Emily Fradet looked for ways to gain more hands-on experience in clinical psychology, counseling and therapy treatment of patients. She stumbled upon a new fall 2019 introductory course in horticultural therapy while searching for intriguing electives. “I’m interested in alternative forms of therapy, so I thought …
National FFA Organization Names 2019 Star Finalists
INDIANAPOLIS (National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization selected 16 students from throughout the United States as finalists for its 2019 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. The American Star Awards represents the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. The …
Corn Growers Support Cattlemen’s Education
A partnership between the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was developed to provide resources to NCBA state and breed affiliates through a grant, allowing them to extend outstanding educational experiences locally. The mission of the new Cattlemen’s Education Series (CES) is to provide cutting-edge information to beef producers that contributes to increased knowledge, profitability and sustainability. With …
Rodale Launches Organic Research and Training Center in Georgia
(NAFB) — The Rodale Institute will launch a new organic research and training center in Georgia this fall. The Southeast Organic Center aims to innovate agriculture and increase healthy food access in the region, according to the organization. The regional resource center will focus on the unique challenges of farmers in the southeast United States, at Many Fold Farm, outside …
Florida Dairy Production Conference is September 18
Producers are invited to attend the 2019 Florida Dairy Production Conference, Wednesday September 18, 2019 at the Straughn IFAS Extension Center (UF Campus), Gainesville, Florida. The program starts at 9 AM and some of the topics discussed include dairy calf and heifer management, selecting replacement heifers critical aspects for improving reproductive success, nutritional manipulations to improve health and fertility, along …
Cattlewomen’s College: Cattle Management for Women
The University of Florida/IFAS South Florida Beef Forage group is hosting a “Cattlewomen’s College: Cattle Management for Women” on October 11, 2019 in Highlands County. If you are interested in learning more about cattle management for your operation, then they hope to see you at this event. It starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs until about 4:00 p.m.. Some of …
Education about Agriculture Needed for New Lawmakers
This week, U.S. Congressman Filemon Vela (D) of Texas told the USA Peanut Congress, the level of expertise on agriculture is getting narrower in Washington. He said educating newer members of Congress before the next Farm Bill is key to the future of any legislation. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Advanced Grazing School & Deep South Stocker Conference
Southeast producers are invited to the 2019 Advanced Grazing School, July 16-17, at the Livestock Instructional Arena in Athens, GA. This will be an intense two day hands on event that overlaps with the Deep South Stocker Conference on the second day. Tentative topics for the Grazing School include: Forage Systems for Stocker Cattle: Cool Season and Warm Season Systems …