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Beekeeping in Florida: Beekeeping Laws and Regulations Informative Video
Beekeeping in Florida: Beekeeping Laws and Regulations Informative Video Beekeeping is essential to Florida’s agriculture, helping pollinate many important crops in the state's farm system. To ensure healthy and efficient...

2026 Spring Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network (SWFLSFN) Meeting Recap: Florida Organic Production
Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) The Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) is a group of UF/IFAS agents in the Southwest Region that connects growers with resources focused on diversified, sustainable...

Water BMPs for Florida Small Farmers
Florida farmers operate in a unique environment, including sandy soils, variable weather (heavy rain, droughts, freezes, etc.), and sensitive water resources. To protect water quality and ensure long-term productivity, the Florida Department of...