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
What's Going on Near You
Event: Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network Meeting November 5th
We are pleased to announce the Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network Meeting @ Oakes Demo Farm in Naples, FL
WHEN: Monday, November 5, 2018
TIME: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
WHERE: Oakes Demo Farm, Deer Run Lane, Naples, FL 34120
WHAT: The SWFL Small Farmers Network is a resource-network focused on diversified and sustainable farming systems.
This event is open to established and beginning farmers from Hillsborough County south to
10/17/2018
Camellias Offer Fall/Winter Color
Ask Master Gardener JoAnn Green
After enjoying the lovely colors of wildflowers and leaves changing in September and October, there are few plants in my landscape that offer a punch of color in late fall like camellias. I planted a large bed of sasanqua camellias for my husband whose birthday is in November in hopes that we could celebrate him with flowers each year
11/01/2019
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 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
