Matthew T. Smith
0009-0007-4083-9707

County agent

Extension agent II, sustainable agriculture and food systems, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, Tavares, FL

UF/IFAS blog profile

Publications

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Useful Websites and Mobile Apps

Chris Oswalt, Jamie D. Burrow, Chris Oswalt, Mongi Zekri, Matthew T. Smith, andAlissa Hevesh

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide

Exploring Opportunities for Malting Barley Production in Florida

Charles Barrett, Charles Barrett, Lincoln Zotarelli, Sylvia M. Willis, Jay Capasso, Ethan Carter, De Broughton, De Broughton, Kevin R. Athearn, Andrew J. MacIntosh, Alicia N. Halbritter, Matthew T. Smith, Kevin A. Korus, andDaniel J. Leonard

This publication aims to inform Florida growers and the craft brewing and distillery industry about the current knowledge of the potential yield and challenges of barley cultivation in north Florida.

Hibiscus sabdariffa Botany

Norma Samuel, Xingbo Wu, Thomas W. Zimmerman, andMatthew T. Smith

The purpose of this publication is to provide an overview of the botanical characteristics of the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant, including detailed descriptions of the leaves, stems, reproductive structures, and roots. Sorrel is in the family Malvaceae and grown as an annual. The common names of Hibiscus sabdariffa vary by country, but some popular names are sorrel, roselle, and Florida cranberry.