by Robbie Jones | May 17, 2024
Anyone who raises livestock in the Southeastern United States knows that gastrointestinal or internal parasites are a pervasive issue, particularly in Florida’s hot and humid climate. This environment necessitates year-round strategies for controlling intestinal...
by deanthonyprice | Mar 1, 2024
Farmers who want to transition to organic production must change their practices, or adopt new farming strategies in common management areas, regardless of what they produce. These include building and maintaining soil health, responsibly incorporating tillage,...
by external | Jan 19, 2024
Source: Southern Ag Today, written by James Barnes, Mississippi State Extension Economist In today’s digital age, where 87 percent of consumers turn to Google to discover and assess local businesses (Paget, 2023), it’s evident that such an online presence as a...
by Donna Arnold | Jun 16, 2023
Embarking on a farming journey can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it requires a solid understanding of key principles and practices to ensure success. Many times, failure is experienced when a person jumps headfirst into farming without...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 13, 2023
One thing that has changed dramatically in our country since 2020 is online sales of consumer products. This includes direct sales from farms of all types. The challenge is that much of the technology needed to make online sales work smoothly requires a significant...
by deanthonyprice | Nov 4, 2022
DeAnthony Price, Agriculture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to honor the original inhabitants of the Americas. Before the arrival of Europeans, Native Americans protected local ecosystems and...
