UF IFAS Extension Marion County

Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenace (LCLM) CEU Workshop

Join us for a pesticide education workshop to help prepare you for your Pesticide License Exam or obtain the required CEUs for renewal.

Lunch will be provided.

Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance June 14, 2024 from 9 am to 4 pm

Registration required.

Link to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/limited-commercial-landscape-maintenace-lclm-ceu-workshop-tickets-917300850537

Looking for a great Saturday morning activity??

Come shop for Florida-friendly and native trees, fruit trees, shrubs, groundcovers, flowers and more and support our UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners! Cash, check or card are accepted although cash is preferred for a speedier check out. Bring your wagons to haul your new treasures.

Free admission. Please, no pets!

There’s still time to register for our DIY Home Hydroponics class next Friday, May 3rd!

We will be learning about different types of at-home DIY hydroponic systems and you will get to take one home of your own!

Each participant will receive materials and seedlings to create a small-scale hydroponic system that can be grown in year-round! This course will also provide you with informational resources, local hydroponic vendors, and much more!

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: UF/IFAS Marion County Extension
2232 NE Jacksonville Road Ocala, FL 34470

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diy-home-hydroponics-tickets-877989529317?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0S5iOXXYed8t6SKFofPIgLc6h96ngsjjn5Uk1VqzRwBeYxvDpfyPh7rbU_aem_AeEg7jtpFbBX277pbC3-jySqqob6Kk2xGPtfVpW9Oo3d2S2T8arrbc0b55-J6iOgj5rxH2Wy7JVYn0ki-ld7cFgy

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer?

Join us for an informational session followed by a garden, nursery, and plant clinic tour.

Session is free, registration is appreciated.

Link to register for this FREE event.

2024 Master Gardener Volunteer Informational Session Want to know more about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV)? Join us for a FREE informational meeting on how to become an MGV!

Join us for the Next Annie's Project

Online and in person options

Annie's Project To empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources.

Join us in welcoming our newest Water Resources Agent!

Ondine Wells, Water Resources Extension Agent joined the Marion County Extension office in February. Please share your ideas for how we can work together to protect our springs, lakes and watersheds here: https://forms.gle/Js1xfc9GutkZ95HQ8
Upcoming Events
Journey Through Watersheds on April 13, 2024, 12-3 PM will have activities, workshops, and raffles for all ages at the Silver Springs State Park. https://fb.me/e/4mljLdT5w Brought to you by Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Silver Springs State Park, and the Soil and Water Conservation Society.
The Marion County Run for the Springs 5K will be at Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area in Ocklawaha, FL on April 27, 2024 starting at 6:30 AM. All proceeds are available to Marion County residents in the form of septic maintenance reimbursement grants. Register at https://www.marionfl.org/?splash=https%3a%2f%2fmarioncountyrunforthesprings5k2024.itsyourrace.com%2f&____isexternal=true

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Join us for a great series.

Outstanding Women in Agriculture unite to present this great interactive series

Annie's Project

link to register is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annies-project-tickets-823786626977

Join our Food and consumer sciences agent for a SERVSAFE certification course. flyer below for more information. Registration required

Having trouble passing your pesticide exam, do you need CEU's for renewal?? Join us for a day of learning to help put you on track for both!
Registration is required and lunch will be provided, for more information and registration follow link below:

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Join us for a FREE Private Well Water & Septic System Workshop!

Sign Up on Eventbrite at the link Below
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Private Well and Septic System Workshop Join our exclusive workshop on private wells and septic systems management

Join Us at the Extension Office Classroom for this informative workshop.

Pesticide Education and CEU Workshop Pesticide Education workshop will be held at the Extension Office. Join us for an information packed class, lunch will be provided.

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The University of Florida has an upcoming program on Passion Fruit production on August 9th. This program is intended for current and prospective growers who are interested in passion fruit production. We will cover the fundamentals of production as well as marketing, economics, pest & disease prevention, research updates and much more!
When: August 9th at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Online or 2556 Co Hwy 318, Citra, FL 32113
Online link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucuyurD8jG9UFE9kPBh_e8ZRkMkfm9N2Y

For those who would like to attend in-person* and are a current or prospective grower, please register for the in-person program: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/passion-fruit-production-meeting-tickets-680327236077

Join us for an information session about debt management!! Wednesday August 16th at 5:30 pm registration is required.

the link to register is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/is-debt-holding-you-back-registration-677730007697

Don't miss out

Who has struggled to pass your Pesticide License Exam??

Join us for a test prep session to help you prepare for taking your Pesticide License Exam.

Topics covered include CORE & Ag Row/Private AG

Lunch will be provided
Opportunities to take Exam available after lunch

Cost is $25
Registration required

Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/649115671447

CORE Pesticide Exam Prep Session Test prep for Pesticide Exam

Join us for Summer Gardening 101!!

UF/IFAS Marion County Extension is pleased to announce the 2023 Summer Gardening 101 ten-week program class line-up! Starting 5/30/23 and going every Tuesday evening until 8/8/23, we will be providing classes on hot topics in horticulture. Classes will meet from 5:30pm-7:30pm weekly. For only $35, participants can choose any five classes they would like to attend. Couples, or pairs, can receive a discount by registering together for $50, but they must attend the same five classes together. NOTE: Classes cap off at 25 participants. After purchasing your ticket, you must call UF/IFAS Marion County Extension to choose your five classes before 5/30/23. M-F, 8am-5pm, 352-671-8400.

Class Line-Up:

- Tuesday, May 30th – Vegetable Gardening 101 - Mark Bailey, Small Farms Agent

- Tuesday, June 6th – Home Hydroponics – Jeremy Rhoden, Urban Horticulture Agent

- Tuesday, June 13th – Growing Onions & Garlic (Alliums) in Florida – Dianne Busch, Master Gardener Volunteer

- Tuesday, June 20th – Native Plants for your Landscapes - Amanda Marek, Florida-Friendly Landscape Agent

- Tuesday, June 27th - Save it Now, Savor it Later (Fruit and Vegetable Preservation) - Rebecca Elliott, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent

- Tuesday, July 11th - Microirrigation 101 - Gabriel Vacari, Water Resources Agent

- Tuesday, July 18th – Pollinator Gardening - Lauren Paparone, Master Gardener Volunteer

- Tuesday, July 25th – Herb Gardening – Sheena Schlegel, Master Gardener Volunteer

- Tuesday, August 1st - Microgreens - Jeremy Rhoden, Urban Horticulture Agent

- Tuesday, August 8th – Growing Strawberries – Audrey Edwards, Master Gardener Volunteer

NOTE: Classes cap off at 25 participants. After purchasing your ticket, you must call UF/IFAS Marion County Extension to choose your five classes before 5/30/23. M-F, 8am-5pm, 352-671-8400.

Florida Cooperative Extension is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from our programs and services. To monitor the effectiveness of these efforts and fulfill our obligations as a recipient of federal funding, we collect data on our participants’ race, ethnicity, and gender. Providing us with this anonymous information is voluntary but if you do, you are helping us to make sure our programming is reaching a diverse audience.

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2023 Summer Gardening 101 Classes Join us for Summer Gardening 101 as we discuss hot topics in gardening! Topics include everything from vegetable gardening to microgreens!

Join us for an informative workshop!

Space is limited, Register today at the following link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cogongrass-invasive-species-workshop-tickets-639546840817

Great Workshop coming your way!!

Who wants to learn more about Cogongrass and other invasive species in Marion County?? Join us for a FREE workshop and learn how to identify and control invasive species.

Lunch is Provided, registration is required.

Hope to See you there.

Register at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cogongrass-invasive-species-workshop-tickets-639546840817

UF/IFAS is an Equal Opportunity Institution

Cogongrass & Invasive Species Workshop Join us for an informative workshop on Cogongrass and Invasive species.

UF/IFAS Marion County Extension is pleased to announce the 2023 Summer Gardening 101 ten-week program class line-up! Starting 5/30/23 and going every Tuesday evening until 8/8/23, we will be providing classes on hot topics in horticulture. Classes will meet from 5:30pm-7:30pm weekly. For only $35, participants can choose any five classes they would like to attend. Couples, or pairs, can receive a discount by registering together for $50, but they must attend the same five classes together. NOTE: Classes cap off at 25 participants. After purchasing your ticket, you must call UF/IFAS Marion County Extension to choose your five classes before 5/30/23. M-F, 8am-5pm, 352-671-8400.

Class Line-Up:

- Tuesday, May 30th – Vegetable Gardening 101 - Mark Bailey, Small Farms Agent

- Tuesday, June 6th – Home Hydroponics – Jeremy Rhoden, Urban Horticulture Agent

- Tuesday, June 13th – Growing Onions & Garlic (Alliums) in Florida – Dianne Busch, Master Gardener Volunteer

- Tuesday, June 20th – Native Plants for your Landscapes - Amanda Marek, Florida-Friendly Landscape Agent

- Tuesday, June 27th - Save it Now, Savor it Later (Fruit and Vegetable Preservation) - Rebecca Elliott, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent

- Tuesday, July 11th - Microirrigation 101 - Gabriel Vacari, Water Resources Agent

- Tuesday, July 18th – Pollinator Gardening - Lauren Paparone, Master Gardener Volunteer

- Tuesday, July 25th – Herb Gardening – Sheena Schlegel, Master Gardener Volunteer

- Tuesday, August 1st - Microgreens - Jeremy Rhoden, Urban Horticulture Agent

- Tuesday, August 8th – Growing Strawberries – Audrey Edwards, Master Gardener Volunteer

NOTE: Classes cap off at 25 participants. After purchasing your ticket, you must call UF/IFAS Marion County Extension to choose your five classes before 5/30/23. M-F, 8am-5pm, 352-671-8400.

Florida Cooperative Extension is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from our programs and services. To monitor the effectiveness of these efforts and fulfill our obligations as a recipient of federal funding, we collect data on our participants’ race, ethnicity, and gender. Providing us with this anonymous information is voluntary but if you do, you are helping us to make sure our programming is reaching a diverse audience.

Link To Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-summer-gardening-101-classes-tickets-628722715567?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

2023 Summer Gardening 101 Classes Join us for Summer Gardening 101 as we discuss hot topics in gardening! Topics include everything from vegetable gardening to microgreens!

Come out Saturday to our Annual Spring Plant Sale.

Don't Forget Mother's Day on Sunday!

Pond Management Workshop May 19th

Blitch Plantation is a great outdoor classroom equipped with a beautiful pool house where we will listen to some presentations. There are multiple ponds on property that we will visit and assess. You will leave this workshop empowered to take control of your pond or that pond you have always wanted!

Topics Include:

Aquatic Plants and Management
Water Quality
Fish Management
Protecting your Neighborhood Pond with Florida-Friendly Landscaping
How Farm Runoff Can Affect Your Pond
Registration is required so we can plan accordingly. Your registration will get you all class materials and a great lunch!

register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pond-management-workshop-tickets-601628265337?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

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Annie's Project To empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources.

UF IFAS Extension Marion County updated their information in their About section.

We are excited to announce we are currently hiring for a Budget & Administrative Coordinator with Extension Service. We are a cooperative partnership between the University of Florida and the Marion County Board of County Commissioner in providing research-based information and education to our citizens. Our mission is to improve our lives by developing knowledge in agriculture, natural resources, and the life sciences and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. We are looking for an individual with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three years of related experience in coordinating, managing, and tracking accounts and budget-related work elements and processes for a primary unit or division; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. If you are interested, please apply:
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Marion County Ag Hall of Fame Accepting Norms
UF/IFAS AGRICULTURE EXTENSION PRESS RELEASE

Marion County Agriculture Extension Director Lynn Nobles announced applications for the Marion County Agricultural Hall of Fame are available and are due by July 22.

Since its inception in 2003, the Marion County Agricultural Hall of Fame has been recognizing individuals who have made tremendous achievements and contributions to the furtherance of agriculture in our community.

Previous Hall of Fame honorees include 33 men and three women credited for their advancement in Marion County's agricultural history. Their contributions include youth education, cattle, citrus, equine, timber, sod, cut flower production, watermelons, seed production, peaches, peanuts, and horticulture, in addition to agriculture innovations, advocacy and historical firsts.

Since the Hall of Fame was formed the number of inductees honored each year has varied. In 2004 and 2005, there were five inductees then six inductees. Other years that there has been only one inductee. In 2019, there was no inductee, in 2020 there were two. Last year the late ag extension agent Mark Shuffitt was the last inductee.

Inductees are commemorated with a bronze plaque featuring their photo and a biographical summary of their dedication to agriculture. The Hall of Fame is on permanent exhibit in the foyer of the extension service auditorium located at 2232 Jacksonville Road near the agriculture extension offices on the grounds of Rowan Agriculture Center complex.

Mailed nominations must be postmarked by July 22. Delivered nomination forms must be received by 4 p.m. on July 22. Nominators will be informed of the results of the selection process during the summer. For more information, contact Nobles at 352-671-8400.

To nominate someone for the Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame click here.

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/marion/agriculture/agriculture-hall-of-fame/?fbclid=IwAR04BJTbCXqlbXZUpZP85AdpJxnKb7sdbb00IC_1Ghw_AP88plwAEAXL4Us

It’s ! that pollinators like bees, butterflies, and bats, provide 1 out of 3 bites of food we eat? Say thanks by planting native plants, supporting local farmers, and educating others about the importance of pollinators!
https://4-h.org/about/4-h-at-home/pollinators/