The UF Small Farms Academy is proud to announce its upcoming programs:
Building Your Own Farm’s Food Safety Manual
Description: This one day workshop targeted to fruit and vegetable field or greenhouse operations will help growers to actually develop their own food safety manuals. The classes will be done in a computer and will guide farmers thru all the steps needed to pass a third party audit. Currently there are two locations and dates set for this program:
October 28, 2014 at Saint Augustine, FL,
Questions? Contact Dr. Bonnie Wells at bcwells@ufl.edu or (904)209-0430 ext. 4774
November 21, 2014 at Live Oak, FL, http://www.eventbrite.com/e/13152442309
Questions? Contact Dilcia Toro at dtoro@ufl.edu or (386)362-1725 ext. 116
Drip Irrigation School
Description: This two-day program covers design, maintenance and operation of a drip irrigation system. It is perfect for the small farmer who wants to learn how to set-up and use a system, how to schedule irrigation events, about fertigation and chemigation and troubleshooting.
Date and Location: November 18-19, 2014 at Live Oak, FL
To register visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/12579941945
Questions? Contact Bob Hochmuth at (386)362-1725 ext.103 / bobhoch@ufl.edu or Aparna Gazula at (352)955-2402 / agazula@ufl.edu
Hydroponic Workshop “Starting a Successful Hydroponic Business”
Description: This workshop will feature hands-on activities inside 3 greenhouses, a shade house and 2 tunnel structures. It is perfect for the small farmer wanting to start a business using controlled growing systems. Topics covered: Structures for protected culture, starting transplants, soilless media systems, IPM, water and nutrient management, specialty crops. This class will be held on two different dates:
March 16-17, 2015 at Live Oak, FL, http://www.eventbrite.com/e/12569151671
March 20-21, 2015 at Live Oak, FL, http://www.eventbrite.com/e/12569847753
Questions? Contact Bob Hochmuth at (386)362-1725 ext.103 / bobhoch@ufl.edu or Wanda Laughlin at (386)362-1725 ext.104 / solus@ufl.edu
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Bob Hochmuth
Multi County Extension Agent
Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center
7580 County Road 136
Live Oak FL 32060
386-362-1725 x103
386-362-3067 fax
http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu
http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu
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