UF/IFAS Extension
Collier County
We help people find practical solutions to problems specific to living in Florida. In fact, people find Extension so valuable, that we are the largest adult education and youth development organization in the world.
Contact
collier@ifas.ufl.edu
(239)252-4800
14700 Immokalee Road
Naples, FL 34120
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Closed on Federal Holidays
Question: How Do I Start a Food Business in Collier County?
Question: I'm an entrepreneur looking to start a food product related business in Collier County. But where do I start? How can I find information on business planning, product development and regulations? And what process do I need to go through to sell my food product to restaurants or large grocery store chains?
Collier County is an excellent place to start a food business
01/30/2018
Container Vegetable Gardening
If your vegetable gardening is limited by insufficient space or an unsuitable area, consider the possibility of raising fresh, nutritious, homegrown vegetables in containers. A window sill, a patio, a balcony or a doorstep will provide sufficient space for a productive mini-garden
08/24/2018
What's Going on Near You
Event: Demystifying Florida Food Regulations
Demystifying Florida Food Regulations – Roundtable of federal and state food regulators and open discussion.
Interested in starting a Food Business in Florida?
Food regulations can be complex to understand and uncertainties in interpreting the policies can lead to unintentional violation of food regulations
08/21/2018
The Power of Green Design
Development decisions influence our everyday lives much more than we think. These choices impact the economy, our commutes, our taxes, the environment, and even our health
05/16/2017
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
What is the Culinary Accelerator @ Immokalee?
What is the Culinary Accelerator @ Immokalee?
The Culinary Accelerator @ Immokalee is a membership-based commercial kitchen where members can select from a range of customized hours and plans to prepare, cook and package their culinary creations for distribution.
The facility includes:
Hot Process Station
Dry Process (Bakery) Station
Cold Process Station
Cold Assembly Station
Confection
01/30/2018
Preserve Your Aging Brain with Food
Nan Jensen, Extension Agent
When someone mentions the word “diet, often losing weight come to mind. While the MIND Diet doesn’t guarantee a 10 pound weight loss in the first week or two, it is recognized for its positive effects on the brain and slowing the cognitive decline often associated with aging
07/13/2017
The Power of Green Design
Development decisions influence our everyday lives much more than we think. These choices impact the economy, our commutes, our taxes, the environment, and even our health
05/16/2017
Showering At The Beach
After a long day at the hot beach it can feel like heaven to take a shower to get rid of all the sand and sticky sea water. While rinsing you may or may not notice a sign that warns of no shampoo or body wash in the showers which might seem strange seeing as you're using, well
04/18/2017
