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Agriculture
Dr. J. Stacy Strickland
Regional Specialized Extension Agent - Small Farms
Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, & Sumter Counties
Sstrickland@co.hernando.fl.us
University
Based Services & Resources for Farmers
University of Florida services
and resources which local residents can access through the Extension office include:
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Soil
& forage testing |
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Insect,
disease & nematode identification |
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Engineering
plans for agricultural equipment and buildings |
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Numerous
pesticide services |
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Computerized
dairy and beef record keeping services |
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Agricultural
information retrieval system based on CD-ROM technology |
Citrus Research and Education Center
www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu
CREC Citrus Canker Extension
canker.ifas.ufl.edu
CREC Citrus Greening Extension
greening.ifas.ufl.edu
Planned Agricultural
Programs
Agricultural programs provide
practical and useful information via meetings, tours, demonstrations, and individual
consultations. University specialist often assist with planned programs.
Look for the following programs, coming soon:
- Farming for the Non-Farmer
- Farm Safety
- Marketing Your Product
- Insects
- Integrated Pest Management
- Fertilizer & Soil Fertility
- Pasture Management
- Plant Diseases
- Pesticides
- All Other Creepy Crawlies Encountered on the Farm
Pesticide
Applicator Training &
Certification
Pesticide applicators throughout
Florida must be in compliance with restricted and non-restricted pesticide laws, worker
protection standards, and other federally mandated programs. Extension, under joint
agreement with EPA, USDA, and state regulatory agencies, administers numerous training
and licensing programs. Pesticide exams given the first Monday
of every month. Call at least one week in advance to register. Pesticide Exam study
manuals are available at the Extension Office.
Extending
the University of Florida to other Government agencies and
the private sector
Throughout the year Extension
supports other agencies and organizations in need of research data and information.
Major activities include:
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Conducting USDA agricultural
commodity referendums. |
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Conducting federal and
state agricultural surveys and needs assessments. |
Responding to requests for
help and information from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, City of Brooksville,
private consulting firms, and Hernando County Government.
Monthly Classes for the
Small Farmer
By Dr. Stacy Strickland
University of Florida/IFAS
Regional Specialized Extension Agent, Ag/Small Farms
*Most Classes held at 5:30 p.m.
Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service
1653 Blaise Dr.
Brooksville, FL 34601
Please call to register for classes 352-754-4433
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