by Matt Lollar | Feb 23, 2024
If you have a citrus grove, are interested in starting a citrus grove, or just want more information on citrus production, then plan to join us at the 2024 Citrus Production Workshop at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office on March 7, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM....
by Matt Lollar | Feb 16, 2024
I recently attended the North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association Agritourism Convention and Expo. That’s quite a mouthful, so the association uses the acronym NAFDMA. During the convention, I attended a number of talks that focused on event...
by Matt Lollar | Dec 8, 2023
The Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association would like to invite you to their Annual Conference & Trade Show scheduled for February 14th to 16th, at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This year’s conference features a...
by Matt Lollar | Sep 8, 2023
Hurricane Idalia hit the Big Bend of Florida last week causing damage to a variety of crops. While some areas may have been devastated by flooding, fruit and nut trees were mainly affected by heavy winds. Usually, younger trees are more susceptible to being blown...
by Matt Lollar | Apr 21, 2023
The American elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis) is a multi-stemmed bush that produces edible berries and flowers. Little research has been conducted on this crop despite its growing popularity as a preventative treatment for the common cold and for its...