Santa Rosa Citrus Production Workshop –  March 7

Santa Rosa Citrus Production Workshop – March 7

  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....
Hosting an On Farm Agritourism Event: Helpful Tips

Hosting an On Farm Agritourism Event: Helpful Tips

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...
AFVGA Annual Conference & Trade Show – February 14-16

AFVGA Annual Conference & Trade Show – February 14-16

  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...
Pecan Orchard Establishment FAQs

Pecan Orchard Establishment FAQs

Whether you are starting an orchard or planting a few pecan trees to diversify your small farm, there are a number of things you should consider first such as recommended cultivars (cultivated varieties), tree spacing, and nutrition.  Although there are a lot of...
Farm Stay – The Next Level of Agritourism

Farm Stay – The Next Level of Agritourism

Agritourism has been adopted by a number of farms in the state as an additional source of income.  Tourists from across the country and abroad are choosing to lodge at hotel alternatives such as the homes, cottages, and suites of private landowners and state and...