UF/IFAS Small Farms Academy at the Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center in cooperation with Local County Extension

presents:

Starting a Successful Hydroponic Business

For more information contact:

Sarah White, Secretary 386-362-1725 ext. 102 | sewhite@ufl.edu Karen Hancock, Program Assistant 386-362-1725, ext. 101 | khancock@ufl.edu Wanda Laughlin, Senior Ag. Assistant 386-362-1725, ext. 104 | solus@ufl.edu Bob Hochmuth, Multi County Extension Agent 386-362-1725 ext. 103 | bobhoch@ufl.edu

This workshop is perfect for the small farmer wanting to start a business using controlled growing systems to provide high quality locally grown products for local markets as well as families looking for an interesting hobby that will provide fresh flowers, vegetables and herbs. The course will feature hands-on activities inside 3 greenhouses, a shade house and an outdoor production area. The facility is one of the best in the southeast for teaching hydroponic growing in an actual operating greenhouse setting. The optional grower tour will be an exclusive visit inside one of the most successful and modern greenhouse hydroponic operations in Florida.

An Equal Opportunity Institution. Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Millie Ferrer-Chancy, Interim Director. Single copies of extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county extension offices. Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Information and Communication Services, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810. For individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please call (386) 362-1725 four days prior to the event so that proper consideration may be given to the request. For persons with hearing or speech impairments, use the Florida Relay Service (TDD) at 1-800-955-8771 or 711.

Starting a Successful Hydroponic Business { March 12-13 or 16-17 }

Small Farms Academy
Helping small farm producers prosper through education, networking and adaptive research.

Starting a Successful Hydroponic Business

Registration Form
Name: ________________________________ Address: ______________________________ _______________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Email: _________________________________ Secondary Participant(s): _______________ _______________________________________ Session: o 12th-13th o 16th-17th

2012 Small Farms Academy Programs

Small Scale Mushroom Production on Hardwood Logs

January 27, 2012

Starting a Successful Hydroponic Business

A two-day workshop to be held at Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center 8202 CR 417, Live Oak, FL 32060

Starting a Successful Hydroponic Business

(dates to be announced)
Food Safety Manual Tractor Driving for Women

March 12-13 or 16-17, 2012

Additional topics will include:

Building Your Own Farms

March 12th-13th -or- March 16th-17th

Primary Participant
Early Bird (Postmarked by 2/24/12) @ $250 Regular (Postmarked after 2/24/12) @ $295 $ _____ $ _____

IPM Farmscaping for Small Farms Orchard Management Season Extension with Shaded Structures Drip Irrigation School Small Farm Equipment Expo Sprayer Calibration Rodeo Composting A-Z Using Technology on Small Farms Food Safety Regulations Post Harvest Handling, Cooling, and Packaging

Topics covered:
Structures for Protected Culture Starting Transplants Developing a Marketing Plan Soilless Media Systems Solution Systems (No Media) Integrated Pest Management Water & Nutrient Management Traditional Crops Specialty Crops
Secondary participant does not receive class materials Lunch and refreshments included for all participants

Secondary Participant
Early Bird (Postmarked by 2/24/12) @ $165 Regular (Postmarked after 2/24/12) @ $195 $ _____ $ _____ $ _____

Tour Fee per Participant Total Enclosed

@ $30

$_____

Return form & payment to: University of Florida (checks payable to) Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center 7580 County Road 136, Live Oak, FL 32060-7434

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