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A row of freshly dug up orange carrots

Agriculture

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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.

Local Jefferson County farm rolling down their winter cover crop of cereal rye.

Crops

Florida's climate makes it ideal for growing a wide variety of crops. Major crops include citrus, sugarcane, tomatoes, peppers, cotton, watermelons, peanuts, snap beans, and potatoes. Timber is also an important agricultural commodity for the state. We offer soil testing, row crop consults, and cover crop consults.

Visit to a local farm in Jefferson County-- 2 young participants interact w/ black goat.

Livestock

Florida's livestock industry is a huge part of the economy, contributing over $1.5 billion annually. We provide livestock, forage, pasture, and hay consults and evaluations.

Citrus bunches on tree

Pesticide Training and Testing

We provide Pesticide Applicator Testing and Worker Protection Training. Contact our local Agriculture & Nature Resource Agent to set up training and testing dates.