by Molly Jameson | Feb 13, 2015
For small-scale farmers relying on cover crops and compost to fulfill their garden’s nutritional needs, it is important to remember healthy soil requires “life.” What is it that separates soil that can support fruit and vegetable production from...
by Shep Eubanks | Oct 17, 2014
Agritourism is an industry that provides alternative income opportunities for Panhandle agricultural producers, while providing recreational opportunities for tourists, schools, churches, and other organizations. Agritourism activities also promote agriculture, and...
by Doug Mayo | Aug 15, 2014
If you are interested in learning how to manage pests using integrated pest management (IPM) strategies on a whole farm or whole landscape level, a team of University of Florida IFAS Extension faculty has developed a series of video modules just for you. These modules...
by Blake Thaxton | Jul 11, 2014
This fall don’t miss the opportunity to learn, while getting your hands dirty, how to grow Tomatoes! Gulf Coast Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises presents Fall Tomato School beginning September 2nd. This workshop is intended to teach small farmers and...
by Blake Thaxton | Apr 25, 2014
The local foods movement is a trend which has turned into a game changer. In 2012, local food sales in the Florida Panhandle alone have been valued at $543 million. Indicators suggest more consumers are seeking local produce. On average 20 percent of household food...
by Peter C. Andersen | Jan 17, 2014
The American chestnut (Casteneae dentata) was once the most dominant hardwood species in North America until the introduction of the Chestnut Blight fungus (Cryphonectria parasitica) which ultimately destroyed over 3 billion trees. The first European settlers found...
