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Farm Bill Decision Deadlines for Row Crop Farmers
Every row crop farmer has some decisions to make regarding new programs outlined in the 2014 Farm Bill. The following are the final deadline dates for several key decisions. Due to the large number...
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Webinar: Farmers Making a Smart Choice for Health Insurance
Date: January 28, 2015 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 Eastern Time (12:00-1:30 pm CT) Presented by national expert: Dr. Roberta Riportella, Kansas State University Extension A panel of experts have been invited to...
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Why Produce Farmers Should be Concerned about Food Safety
Producers, processors, and distributors must adhere to federal guidelines and procedures to keep the food we eat clean and safe. Photo credit: Evan Anderson The United States has one of the safest...
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Fireweed: A Burning Problem for Farmers
The fine hairs along the stem of Fireweed puncture the skin and introduce the toxin. Note the small flowers at the axil. Source:...
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Enhancing Sustainability Options for Farmers
Enhancing Sustainability Options for Farmers Article by Margaret Lawrence, News Unit Manager, Alabama Cooperative Extension Weather is one of farming’s greatest challenges. But Dr. Brenda Ortiz, a...
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Gator Football Ticket Special for Farmers
The Gator Ticket Office would like to invite you to a special celebration of Agriculture and Gardening. The Gator Ticket Office is proud to announce a special ticket offer for the agriculture...
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Sign-Up Sessions for USDA Funded Point-of-Sale Equipment for Farmers
USDA SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is organizing two sign-up events in northwest Florida to help direct-marketing farmers get authorized and receive support to encourage SNAP...
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Farm Credit Seeking Nominations of Outstanding Farmers for Centennial...
Rural America is constantly evolving to meet the needs of a changing global agriculture economy, and a new effort is underway to champion the men, women, and youth whose insights and influence are...
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Cold Protection Tips for North Florida Vegetable Farmers
High tunnel frame, prior to adding plastic sheeting. Photo by Full Earth Farm. While many peninsular Florida farmers do not have to worry about cold protection, farmers in the Florida Panhandle are...
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UGA Decision Aids can Help Farmers Decide What Crops to Plant in 2016
2015 was a very challenging year for Panhandle row crop farmers with the double whammy of low commodity prices and unfavorable weather. As a result, many farmers are uncertain as to what crops to...
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Farmers Market Symposium on March 8, 2016
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County will hold a Farmers Market Symposium from 8:30-3:30. The meeting will take place at the Langley Bell 4-H Auditorium, 3730 Stefani Road...
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Farmers Market Symposium in Pensacola March 8
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County will hold a Farmers Market Symposium from 8:30-3:30. The meeting will take place at the Langley Bell 4-H Auditorium, 3730 Stefani Road...
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The Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida: The Go-to-Guide for Vegetable...
The recently updated Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida (VPH) is the go-to-source of information on vegetable production. So you need to know how to control leafminers in sweet potato? It is in...
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Income Tax Workshop for Farmers, Accountants, and Attorneys – October 3
On October 3rd at the ALFA building in Robertsdale, AL the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is offering a workshop on income tax for agricultural operations from 6:00-8:30. The ALFA building is...
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Farmers Prepare for the New Food Safety Standards
If you are a farmer, you have most likely heard about the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, by now. If you are not a farmer, you probably do not know that food safety regulations are going...
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