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Climate and Carbon Extension Educators (C2E2)
Climate change may be one of the biggest issues facing Florida agriculture. Most countries are trying to slow global warming by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including through climate-smart agriculture (CSA). Climatesmart agriculture is an integrated approach to managing landscapes, including cropland, livestock, and forests, which addresses the interlinked challenges of food security and climate change.
For example, certain management practices can increase the amount of carbon stored, or sequestered, in the soil. Carbon credits, which can be traded, are a way to reward these management activities. But how can Florida agriculture contribute to carbon sequestration? How can a producer generate carbon credits? And how can they participate in carbon markets?To help answer these UF/IFAS Extension has formed a team of specialists: the Climate and Carbon Extension Educators (C2E2).
Understanding the science, mechanisms, and policy behind the carbon cycle and trading will help Florida’s agriculture better prepare for the carbon economy.
FDACS/UF-IFAS Florida Farm to School Partnership
Variety Trials
A variety trial entails growing different varieties of a crop alongside each other in order to directly compare their performance across any number of characteristics.
Publications
2021 Guidelines for Operation and Usage of County Kitchens in the State of Florida
Amarat Simonne, Tim Wilson, Geralyn Sachs, Chris Hilliard, Steven von Bodungen, and Liz Felter
This publication provides guidelines and advice for Florida Extension personnel to use when determining the appropriate usage for their kitchen facilities, based on a situation in one Florida county. The publication covers utilization, roles and responsibilities, and potential liability issues relevant to the use of county kitchens, providing some potential solutions to conflicts for all parties.
Knowing Your Product Costs: A Primer for Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs
Kevin Athearn, Mark Yarick, and Natasha Parks
This publication provides a basic introduction to product costing for farm businesses and food processing enterprises. It describes cost concepts, provides product costing examples, and briefly discusses software tools that can assist with cost analysis. The publication is intended to help farmers and food entrepreneurs understand product costing concepts and do their own cost calculations to assist with business decisions.
Demonstration Gardens in UF/IFAS Extension
Lisa S. Strange, Wendy Wilber, andBrenna Sturgis
This publication provides a comprehensive directory of Extension demonstration gardens across Florida, highlighting their educational focus, unique features, and regional relevance. These gardens serve as living classrooms for best management practices in Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, sustainable horticulture, and environmental stewardship. Organized by county, each listing includes garden location, contact information, and key themes such as pollinator support, water conservation, native plants, and food production. This resource supports educators, volunteers, and the public in exploring hands-on learning opportunities and connecting with local Extension programs to promote resilient landscapes and informed gardening practices throughout the state.
An Introduction to Shared-Use Commercial Kitchens
Matthew D. Krug, Sarah M. Ellis, Matthew Krug, Sarah M. Ellis, andSoohyoun Ahn
Shared-use commercial kitchens are commonly used by food entrepreneurs to launch new food products into market; however, there remain questions about how these facilities work. This document defines basic terms used to describe shared-use commercial kitchens, such as incubator, accelerator, or food hub, and gives an overview of potential services or resources available at these facilities. Furthermore, basic information on state-level food regulations and an extensive list of Shared-use Commercial Kitchens in Florida is included.