Ag Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning online-based short course– June 7 to June 27 (self-paced) with live meetings on June 13, 20, & 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (with Kevin Athearn, Regional Specialized Agent, Rural and Agribusiness Development) See flyer.

This 3-week short course prepares you to develop a farm business. Topics include business planning, regulations, enterprise evaluation, marketing, and financial planning. You are expected to participate in self-paced online activities during the 3 weeks of the course and attend live meetings on Thursdays June 13, 20 and 27. The first two meetings (June 13 & 20) will be virtually only (on Zoom). You may attend the last meeting (June 27) virtually (on Zoom) or in person at the Alachua County Extension Office. You will receive 2 books with course registration.

Participants must register online. Registration deadline: June 3rd. Please contact Tatiana Sanchez-Jones (tatiana.sanchez@ufl.edu) or Kevin Athearn (athearn@ufl.edu) for more information.

Countertop Hydroponics for Beginners –– June 11, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., at the Alachua County Ag Auditorium (22716 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669) See flyer.

Discover how to cultivate a range of plants hydroponically right from your kitchen countertop throughout the year. Explore different hydroponic systems, from store-bought options to cost-effective ones you can create at home. The presenter will cover container choices, seed germination, growing mediums, nutrient solutions/circulation, grow lights, and transplanting. 

There is no registration fee, but participants must register online. Limited to 100 participants.