Panhandle Row Crop Short Course - Thursday, March 5
The Washington County Agricultural Center (1424 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428) will host the annual Panhandle Row Crop Short Course on Thursday, March 5th. Registration and trade show begin at 7:15 AM (Central) with the meeting starting promptly at 7:45 AM. It concludes with a sponsored lunch at 12 PM. This production meeting will address early season management of cotton and peanuts.
Attendees will hear research updates from Extension specialists with the University of Florida as well as industry representatives. Topics to be addressed include peanut and cotton variety performance, disease management, pest management, fertility, the EPA Runoff Mitigation Calculator and farm wellness.
This meeting is approved for Florida and Georgia pesticide CEUs as well as Certified Crop Advisor CEUs. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Mark Mauldin at the Washington County Extension Office - 850-638-6180 or mdm83@ufl.edu.
Spring Seed Library - Saturday, March 7
Jackson County Public Library - 10:30 to 1:30
2929 Green Street, Marianna
Get your seeds while supplies last. Limit one of each type per adult card. Get your library card or renew it while there.
Jackson County Master Gardener Plant Sale - Saturday, March 21
Come out and shop for all your spring plant needs at the annual Jackson County Master Gardener Plant Sale. The plant sale will open at 7:00 am on Saturday, March 21st at the Jackson County Extension Office (2741 Penn Ave, Marianna, FL 32448). The plant sale will have fruit trees, vegetable starts, small fruit plants, flowers, and more! The sale will also have various vendors set up. Purchases are to be made by cash or check only. For any questions or concerns, please call 850-482-9620 or email payne.abigail@ufl.edu
An Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations, please contact payne.abigail@ufl.edu at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Garden to Table: The Southern Way - Saturday, March 28
9:00 am – 12:00 pm at UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County, 2741 Penn Ave, Marianna, FL 32448
Do you want to grow vegetables such as okra, peas and summer squash? Join us for a workshop focusing on how to best grow and care for your summer vegetable garden and learn some new recipes to make with your harvest! This workshop is the second in a 3-part series. The cost is $15 per person. Participants will have the chance to taste several foods and will take home a variety of seeds and starter plants.
Due to ensure sufficient supply of materials, pre-registration is required. Please visit the Jackson County Extension Office at 2741 Penn Avenue, Suite 3, Marianna, FL or visit http://JacksonCountyFCS.eventbrite.com to register.