by Blake Thaxton | Aug 9, 2013
What is Organic Crop Production? There are many Small Farms all throughout the Panhandle wishing to tap into the organic production market. Misconceptions of organic production lead some to believe it is as simple as avoiding spraying “poisons” or pesticides, and to...
by Les Harrison | May 31, 2013
A public hearing relative to Limited Poultry and Egg Farm Operations, Chapter 5K-4 of the Florida Administrative Code was held Friday, May 24, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. Public comment was taken on the proposed rule language effecting small poultry and egg...
by Blake Thaxton | May 17, 2013
The Gulf Coast Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises inaugural event was a great success! Over 80 people came out and took part in the field day that included stops about food safety regulations, drip and orchard irrigation, trap crops, construction of hydroponic...
by Judy Biss | May 3, 2013
Cheese grits, hush-puppies, and catfish; sweet corn, potatoes, and crawfish; dirty rice, coleslaw, and shrimp! What do all of these delicious foods have in common? The answer is AGRICULTURE – including the catfish, crawfish, and shrimp! Aquaculture (or...
by Matthew Orwat | Jan 18, 2013
Matthew Orwat, Horticulture Agent I, Washington County Extension Last week’s warm spring-like weather has reminded producers that it is time to prepare this year’s fertility management plan. This reminder is timely because there is still time to prepare for the...
by Blake Thaxton | Dec 14, 2012
Join us at the Vegetable (& other Specialty Crop) Producers Round Up! Come learn about new marketing opportunities for your specialty crop operation and interact with local Northwest Florida produce distributors. We will be teaching new pest management techniques,...
