UF IFAS Extension Commercial Hort - Alachua

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UF IFAS Extension Commercial Hort - Alachua UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture in Alachua County created this page to share information on agriculture, landscaping, and beginning farming.

Visit our events tab for information on upcoming workshops. The University of Florida-IFAS intends to educate, inform and provide updated information on extension activities in commercial horticulture and to support and promote the extension objectives for these activities through its social media site. All IFAS comments are made by extension designees. This site is not a public forum. Social media users may share ideas through commentary that is consistent with and furthers the objectives of an extension post and the University of Florida IFAS reserves the right to remove any comments that do not fall within this purpose. By posting a comment on this social media site, users agree to follow the terms of use of the site, Florida and federal laws and University of Florida regulations and policies, including but not limited to the University’s Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Policy. The Alachua County commercial horticulture Agent reserves the right to remove from the site any comments that violate these requirements.”

From landscapers to homeowners! Learn about our Florida landscapes and how to care for them. For more information about ...
10/20/2026

From landscapers to homeowners! Learn about our Florida landscapes and how to care for them.

For more information about Extension services available to you, visit https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/

Once again,  UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners, in partnership with the Gainesville Garden Club, organiz...
10/19/2026

Once again, UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners, in partnership with the Gainesville Garden Club, organized an incredibly fun and successful event. Thank you to all our volunteers!

https://www.instagram.com/alachuacounty/


One of the most valuable resources in hurricane preparedness is the Trees and Hurricanes section, which provides practic...
09/01/2026

One of the most valuable resources in hurricane preparedness is the Trees and Hurricanes section, which provides practical steps you can take to protect your trees and landscape before a storm develops.

Learn more: https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/hurricanes

08/31/2026

It's time to get to know Florida's beef industry! Your guide is UF/IFAS Extension Director of County Logistics, Cindy Sanders!

From Florida's rich ranching history to the cattle producers who help feed families every day, Cindy shares what makes the Sunshine State's beef industry so unique.

We're proud to work alongside Florida's ranchers to help feed Florida and beyond!

08/26/2026
08/23/2026

Whiteflies continue to be one of the most challenging pests in Florida vegetable production.

Attend the Organic Vegetable Production Field Day to learn practical management strategies and hear updates from UF/IFAS and UGA specialists.

September 25 Live Oak, FL

Register: https://vegetables2026.eventbrite.com

What other insect challenges have you seen this season?

Oh yeah, summer’s best treat
08/03/2026

Oh yeah, summer’s best treat

Producers, time is running out! Check upcoming deadlines to submit your application for Crop Assistance and Disaster Rel...
08/03/2026

Producers, time is running out! Check upcoming deadlines to submit your application for Crop Assistance and Disaster Relief.

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/nfrecsv/2026/07/14/august-2026-deadlines-for-crop-assistance-and-disaster-relief-programs/

Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Four farm assistance programs have deadlines in August 2026: Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program New base acre allocations for Agriculture...

07/30/2026

Mark your calendars for the UF/IFAS Organic Vegetable Production Field Day at NFREC-Suwannee Valley in Live Oak.

Join us on September 25 for updates on:

• Whitefly management • Companion planting • Nutrient management • Organic vegetable production practices

Whether you are an organic grower, beginning farmer, homesteader, or small-scale producer, this event will provide practical information you can use on your farm.

Registration details coming soon.

What organic vegetable topic are you most interested in learning about?

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22712 W. Newberry Road
Jonesville, FL
32669

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(352) 955-2402

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