UF/IFAS Extension
Osceola County
UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County is a partnership between the University Of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, The United States Department of Agriculture, and Osceola County Government.
Contact
ci.gonzalez@ufl.edu
(321) 697-3000
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744-6107
Problematic Pasture Weeds
The definition of a weed is a plant growing where it is not wanted. Weeds in a pasture can limit productivity, reduce forage growth, and cause livestock harm
08/04/2022
Start Your Own Cottage Food Business
In-person class in Osceola County, Florida:
Starting Your Own Cottage Food Business
Saturday, September 10, 2022
10:00am-12:00pm
Kissimmee, FL (this is an in-person class)
Cottage Foods are low-risk foods that you are allowed to make at home and sell. Florida Cottage Food law was recently revised, expanding opportunities for food entrepreneurs
08/04/2022
What's Going on in Florida
Beekeeping class
Free, online class:
Beekeeping: Is it for me?
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
6:00pm-8:00pm Eastern Time
Find out if beekeeping would be a good hobby or business for you! We cover the basic considerations for potential beekeepers: startup costs, legal aspects, space needs, physical requirements, risks, equipment needed, and time requirements for hive maintenance. Presented by Jessica Sullivan, backyard beekeeper and Agriculture Educator
08/04/2022
Cool Off with these UF/IFAS Extension Podcasts
I’m not gonna lie--it’s hot outside! Summer heat in Florida is more than a matter of comfort—it's a health and safety issue. If you want to limit your outdoor exposure, but still keep up on topics like gardening, nature watching, farming, beekeeping, or the latest in scientific research, podcasts are a great way to do that
07/18/2022
Keeping Backyard Chickens
In-person class in Osceola County, FL:
Keeping Backyard Chickens
Thursday, August 18, 2022
6:00pm-8:00pm
Kissimmee, FL (this is an in-person class)
Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production.
Topics covered include:
Chicken breeds
Raising chicks
Designing coops and pens
Chicken health and nutrition
This class meets the
08/04/2022
Florida’s Pastures
Warm-season perennial grasses cover most of the state of Florida and can be a wonderful tool in a livestock production system. Warm-season perennial grasses can be utilized for grazing and hay production
08/04/2022
Report sick or dead birds
Authors: Brittany Justesen & Jessica Sullivan, UF IFAS Extension - Osceola County
Backyard poultry flocks have become more common in recent years, and small flock owners should be aware of how to prevent illness in their flocks and what to do if birds become sick or die.
Avian influenza
The first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Florida occurred recently in a backyard poultry
08/02/2022
Landscape with Loquats
A Loquat tree is a must-have for every Florida edible landscape. This gorgeous evergreen tree is also low-maintenance compared to other fruit trees
07/25/2022
