by Abbey Smith | Oct 10, 2025
As fruit and vegetable growers in the Florida Panhandle contend with rising input costs, supply chain volatility, and shifting consumer demand, many are turning to direct marketing strategies as a way to stabilize income and strengthen local customer relationships....
by Mark Mauldin | Oct 3, 2025
Fall is here – peanuts are being picked and football season is in full swing. With fall being synonymous with the end of the growing season, it is a surprisingly good time of year to start many vegetation management operations around the farm or ranch. Fall is a...
by Donna Arnold | Aug 8, 2025
The 2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Florida A&M University Research and Educational Center, located at 4259 Bainbridge Highway in Quincy, Florida, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EDT. This event is designed to support...
by Molly Jameson | Jul 31, 2025
Choosing where to sell your farm products can feel a little like planting a fruit tree – it takes effort to get established, not everything will thrive in your soil, and ideally, it’s something you’ll be glad you planted years down the road. In the Florida...
by Amanda Masholie | Jun 20, 2025
Amanda Masholie, Sustainable Ag & Small Farms Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Walton County Thrush is a problem many horse owners encounter that can be a challenge as it affects overall hoof health and soundness. Thrush is a more common issue in...
by Donna Arnold | May 2, 2025
People in Florida often turn their backyards into farms for a variety of cultural and practical reasons. While these endeavors often start as hobbies, they can be turned into a profitable business. Turning your love for farming into a profitable business starts with a...
