Polk Small Farms

Friday, November 18, 2011

Dec. 8 Food Safety Workshop

Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs): Developing a Food Safety Program for Vegetable and Fruit Growers/Packers

Location: Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

14625 CR 672 Wimauma, FL 33598
Thursday, December 8

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Presented by: University of Florida Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Manatee County Extension Service, and Hillsborough County Extension Service.

This program is intended for fruit and vegetable growers/packers large and small. Information to be presented will include GAPs training, food safety updates, audit information, recordkeeping and resources. A certificate of completion will be presented at the end of the class for pre-registered attendees. This class will satisfy the annual training requirement for Florida tomato growers but will be useful to growers of all commodities. Detailed agenda to follow.

**Please Note if the minimum number of tickets is not reached, the event will be cancelled and you will be issued a refund.

Registration Fee: $60.00 includes lunch and class workbook.

Register online here: http://gaps12-7-11.eventbrite.com

For help with registration please contact Jennifer at jeglass@ufl.edu or 941-722-4524

Crystal Snodgrass, M.S.
Extension Agent I, Vegetables

Agriculture & Extension Service
Community Services Department
Manatee County Government
University of Florida IFAS Extension
941-722-4524, Ext. 230
Fax: 941-721-6796
crys21@ufl.edu

Manatee Pesticide Training

Manatee Pesticide Training Reminder

Dec 7: WPS Train the Trainer Workshop: 9am-11am, Manatee County Extension.

Need CEU’s?

The WPS TTT workshop provides CEUs in several categories. Even if you don’t need to be WPS certified, don’t miss this opportunity for CEUs. CEUs available: 2 in the following categories: Aerial, Ag. Row, Ag. Tree, O&T, Private, Forest Pest Control, and Soil and Greenhouse Fumigation.

Need to become a WPS certified Trainer?

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a federal program designed to protect agricultural farm workers in the production of agricultural plants. A person is qualified to teach WPS to farm workers if he/she holds a restricted use pesticide license or if he/she has completed the WPS Train the trainer course. Once a person has completed the course he/she is certified for life.

For agenda and registration please visit: http://wpsmanatee120711.eventbrite.com/ or call Jennifer at (941)722-4524

Dec 13: Core and Private Applicator Exam Training: Tuesday Dec. 13 Core 9am-11am, Private 11am-1pm, Manatee County Extension Service. Can be taken for exam preparation or CEUs for current license holders. CEU’s available are: 2 in Core for Core class, 2 in Private Applicator for Private class.

Registration: http://12-13-11coreprivate.eventbrite.com/

Or call Jennifer at 941-722-4524

Crystal Snodgrass, M.S.
Extension Agent I, Vegetables

Agriculture & Extension Service
Community Services Department
Manatee County Government
University of Florida IFAS Extension
941-722-4524, Ext. 230
Fax: 941-721-6796
crys21@ufl.edu

ARS Newslink

ARS News Service
USDA Agricultural Research Service
November 18, 2011
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Antibiotic alternatives explored:
USDA scientists and their collaborators have conducted a series of studies that explore non-antibiotic methods to reduce foodborne pathogens that are found in the gut of food animals. (11/15) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2011/111115.htm

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Seed Business 101 Coming to GCREC

IFAS in the News

Good morning. Here is IFAS in the News for Thursday, Nov. 17.

IFAS-Related...

Young Citrus Trees Struggling With HLB in Florida Groves http://southeastagnet.com/2011/11/17/citrus-industry-enews-young-trees-with-hlb-brown-rot-in-gulf-area/

Tomato Leaves Susceptible to Salmonella
http://westernfarmpress.com/vegetables/tomato-leaves-susceptible-salmonella

Farm Tour Showcases Volusia Agriculture Businesses http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/east-volusia/2011/11/17/farm-tour-showcases-volusia-agriculture-businesses.html

St. Lucie County to Let Hunters Kill Wild Hogs in Natural Areas http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/nov/17/st-lucie-county-to-let-hunters-kill-destructive/

Santa Rosa to Celebrate National Farm-City Week http://www.pnj.com/article/20111116/NEWS01/111116007/Santa-Rosa-celebrate-National-Farm-City-Week?odyssey=nav%7Chead

County Mosquito Control Won't Change (Marion County)
http://www.ocala.com/article/20111116/ARTICLES/111119760/1402/NEWS?Title=County-mosquito-control-won-t-change-

Research: Eating Meals Together Integral for Families
http://www.theledger.com/article/20111116/NEWS/111119461

A Hedge Creates Beauty for You, a Haven for Wildlife http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20111117/LIVING02/111170308/A-hedge-creates-beauty-you-haven-wildlife?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7Cfrontpage%7Cs

Of Interest...

A Marine Base for Australia Irritates China http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/18/world/asia/obama-addresses-troops-at-final-stop-in-australia.html

Assistant Agriculture Commissioner: Water Issues Could Be State Game Changer http://www.gainesville.com/article/20111116/ARTICLES/111119617&tc=ix

Editorial: What's the Rush? (Gov. Scott's drive for higher-ed reform)
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20111117/OPINION01/111119656/1017?Title=Editorial-What-s-the-rush-

Bill Filed to Prohibit Congressional Insider Trading http://articles.cnn.com/2011-11-15/politics/politics_congress-insider-trading_1_insider-trading-credit-card-house-speaker-john-boehner?_s=PM:POLITICS

Does Your Dog Need a Flu Shot?
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/veterinarians-recommend-flu-shots-dogs/story?id=14958498

Tom Nordlie
IFAS News
Bldg. 116, UF main campus
tnordlie@ufl.edu
(352) 273-3567

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Growing Your Farm Profits Workshop

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Growing Your Farm Profits

A Workshop for Individuals Interested in

Growing for Profit

Presented By:
The Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida

(SBDC at UNF)

and

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences-Duval Extension

(UF/IFAS Duval Ext)

Growing Farm Profits

Saturday, December 3, 2011

8:30 am-2:30 pm

Duval County Extension Office

1010 N McDuff Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254-2083

This program is designed for individuals who are interested in small-scale or urban agricultural production. This course is open to interested citizens, new or aspiring farmers, rural or urban landowners, small farmers, and farm families looking for new ideas. The goal of this course is to help individual's develop real-life expectations for their agricultural business. The topics include developing a business plan for your operation, marketing, financial considerations and regulations for selling products in Florida.

Click here to read about Urban Agriculture in Northeast Florida

Agenda at a glance:

8:30-Registration
9:00-Tools for Small Farms
10:30-Marketing
11:15-Legal Forms of Organization
11:45-Lunch
12:45-Taxes & Recordkeeping
1:30-Rules & Regulations
2:15-Wrap-up

Registration:

Cost: $20 per person includes morning refreshments and lunch. All participants will also receive a copy of the Beginning Farmers Resource Guide to help assist them in getting started.

To Register contact the Duval County Extension Office at 904-255-7450 or the Small Business Development Center at 904-620-2476.

SBDC at UNF

Agribusiness Center

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida developed the Agribusiness Center to help small farmers grow their bottom lines. Starting a farm, buying or selling an existing operation or growing your farm to the next level, we can help!

www.floridasmallfarms.org

Duval County Ext. The small farms program in Duval County provides resources and programs highlighting opportunities for residents to participate in the local food system of Northeast Florida. This program seeks to assist small and mid-size landowners who are considering growing crops and animals for profit or personal use. It makes available the latest information designed for both beginning and experienced small farmers and ranchers. Visit the small farms and alternative enterprises webpage at: