
Livestock and Forages
The major goal of the Livestock and Pasture program is to coordinate Extension and research activities for enhanced livestock and forage production, with an emphasis on water quality and profitability, and to disseminate the information to producers in Brevard County. Learn more about the program on the Small Farm UF/IFAS Website.
Florida's livestock industry is a huge part of the economy, contributing over $1.5 billion annually.
- Beef
The beef industry in Florida provides not only food, but also many jobs. - Florida Dairy Extension
The central gateway to online UF Dairy Extension material for the Florida dairy industry. - Goats
Goats in Florida are raised for their milk and meat. - Horses
More than 70% of Florida's 500,000 horses are used for competition and recreation. - Poultry
The Florida poultry industry centers on chickens, raised both for meat and eggs. - Swine
Florida's swine number about 100,000. - Other Livestock
Rabbits, sheep, emu, and llamas are raised for their meat, skin, and other products. - UF Veterinary Extension
The goal of veterinary Extension is outreach and education by providing animal health leadership and information resources to Florida's various commodity groups, the private sector, county Extension faculty, and university faculty.
Connect
Brevard County Agriculture Extension
3695 Lake Dr. Cocoa, FL 32926
321-633-1702
RESOURCES
UF/IFAS Publications
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Health and Safety
- Agronomy
- Crops
- Florida Forage Handbook
- Vegetables & Herbs
- Livestock and Poultry
- Nurseries and Greenhouses
- Florida Soil and Water - by County
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Weed Management in Field Crops and Pasture Grasses (WMG)
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute—Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- South Florida Information Access (SOFIA)—U.S. Geological Survey
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- U.S. Forest Service—USDA
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)