Vol. 125 (2012): Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society
Posters

Capitalizing on Resources of the Small Farms Academy

Carolyn Saft
University of Florida, IFAS, Suwannee County Extension, Live Oak, FL 32064
Terry Del Valle
University of Florida, IFAS, Duval County Extension, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Jim Devalerio
University of Florida, IFAS, Bradford County Extension, Starke, FL 32091
Dan Fenneman
University of Florida, IFAS, Madison County Extension, Madison, FL 32340
Bob Hochmuth
Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center, Live Oak, FL 32060
Alicia Lamborn
University of Florida, IFAS, Baker County Extension, Macclenny, FL 32063
Nichelle Demorest
University of Florida, IFAS, Columbia County Extension, Lake City, FL 32025
Wendy Wilbur
University of Florida, IFAS, Alachua County Extension, Gainesville, FL 32609

Published 2012-12-01

Keywords

  • small farms

Abstract

Resources for demonstrations and interactive learning activities are integral in reaching a higher level of learning and practice adoption by our clientele. The Small Farms Academy specializes in interactive learning opportunities for small farmers. Reduced funding has limited the ability of some agents to provide indepth training opportunities and shrinking household budgets have limited the agents’ ability to charge a program fee. With that in mind, the NE District Green Team has capitalized on the academy resources and extends their use for district-wide Master Gardeners and homeowner trainings.