2010 Florida Small Farms in the News

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• July 24, 2010 - Florida Farm Couple Embraces Community Support - America's Heartland (video)
• July 21, 2010 - Slow Food First Coast Sponsors Local Farmer
• July 6, 2010 - Florida Growers Entering Early Peach Market and A North Florida Peach Farm (video)
• July 1, 2010 - Small Farms Give Consumers Opportunities for Local Produce
• June 1, 2010 - Seely’s Ark: Raising Rabbits
• May 28, 2010 - North Florida Small and Large Vegetable Farmers Build Food Safety Plans
• May 24, 2010 - From Spawn to Plate: The Magic of Mushrooms
• May 18, 2010 - Goat Herder Finds Success in South Florida
• May 10, 2010 - Meet Lynn Steward, 2009 Innovative Farm Award Winner (video)
• May 5, 2010 - Cattleman Launches Leaner Marketing Venture’ in Florida Agriculture
• April 29, 2010 - Harvesting Blueberries with the Community and Planet in Mind
• April 1, 2010 - Going Local
• Feb 23, 2010 - Complying With Regulations to Sell Farm Fresh Eggs
• Feb 02, 2010 - Women Working on Forging Stronger Roles in Farming
• Jan 15, 2010 - New UF/IFAS Extension Program Teaches Basics of Farm Business

2009 Florida Small Farms in the News

• Roadside Produce Stands Offer Direct-Marketing Option for Small Farms
• Local Foodshed Programs Create Marketing Opportunities
• Berry Production for Your Small Farm
• How Local Government Initiatives Can Support Local Farms
• Buying Local Food
• Florida Farms Can Provide Alternative Beef Products
• Small Farms and Gasification Energy
• Benefits of Selling Farm Products Directly to Consumers
• Local and Organic Farming in Florida
• Hydroponics and Controlled Systems for Small Farms
• Raising Goat for Profit in South Florida
• Successfully Breeding Goats
• Changing Demographics Provide Opportunities for Small Vegetable Producers
• Small Farms Face Agrosecurity Issues
• Nurseries Find Success in Niche Markets

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For Further Information

Danielle Treadwell, Committee Co-Chair
University of Florida, IFAS
Horticultural Sciences Department
PO Box 110690
Gainesville, FL 32611-0690
Tel: 352-392-1928
Email: ddtreadw@ufl.edu

Mandy Stage, Conference Coordinator
University of Florida, IFAS
Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI)
PO Box 110750
Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
Tel: 352-392-5930
Email: mstage@ufl.edu

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