Agriculture
With an annual impact of $70 billion, agriculture is vital to the state of Florida. We provide relevant and timely resources to food producers and others who need information about Florida agriculture.
To find out what Extension services are available in your area or to get personal assistance, please contact your county Extension office.
Importance of Agriculture in FL
Impressive performance by the state’s agricultural industry shows that it remains a vital pillar of economic strength. More
Chilli Thrips: Bio Control Method
These tiny insects threaten Florida's crops. Fortunately, a predatory mite gobbles them up like popcorn. More...
Best Management Practices
Due to a state-wide effort to reduce pollution of Florida's waters, BMPs, are the future of agriculture in Florida. More...
Exclusion Methods for Managing Greenhouse Vegetable Pests
Use these techniques to keep invaders such as whiteflies--and the viruses they carry--out of your greenhouses. More...
Avoiding West Nile Virus
West Nile virus (WNV) is carried by mosquitoes. If transmitted to humans, it can cause severe encephalitis. More...
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
- Departments
- Economic Impact Analysis Program
- FAWN: Florida Automated Weather Network
- Florida Association of County Agriculture Agents
- Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute
- Florida Plant Diagnostic Network
- IPM Florida
- Pesticide Information Office
- ProHort
- Research Centers
- Small Farms / Alternative Enterprises
- School of Forest Resources and Conservation
- School of Natural Resources and Environment
- Virtual Field Day
- Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources
UF/IFAS Publications
- Agribusiness and Community Development
- Agricultural Land Values
- Agricultural Laws and Regulations
- Agricultural Safety
- Crops
- Economic Value of Agriculture
- Florida Forage Handbook
- Florida Insect Management Guide
- Insects: Entomology and Nematology Department Collections
State & Federal Agencies
- Agricultural Marketing Service--USDA
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--USDA
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- USDA
