Organic Farming Innovations for Farmers in North Florida

Farmers, researchers, and agricultural leaders, join Florida Organic Growers and the North Florida Research & Education Center- Suwannee Valley (NFREC - SV) for a half day of learning and collaboration on organic farming innovations tailored for North Florida. This event will feature expert presentations and practical strategies to strengthen local food systems, improve crop resilience, and expand opportunities for organic growers.

Location: North Florida Research & Education Center- Suwannee Valley (NFREC - SV) Conference Room, 8202 Country Road 417, Live Oak, FL 32060

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

At this event you will:

• Gain expert insights into organic crop management strategies, including peanuts, cover crops, and vegetables.
• Explore certification pathways and farmer resources to strengthen organic operations and meet market demands.
• Understand the economic impacts of organic farming.
• Connect research with practice through interactive sessions and a tour showcasing innovative approaches.
• Network with community members, share experiences, and explore new pathways for organic success.

Refreshments and a light lunch will be catered by 5th Generations.

Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting to explore organic possibilities, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

Spaces are limited. Registration is free.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

By attending, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Media may be used for promotional purposes. Notify staff to opt out, though incidental inclusion in crowd shots may still occur. Thank you for your understanding!

This event is supported by the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

About North Florida Research & Education Center- Suwannee Valley (NFREC - SV)

NFREC-SV was created by the Florida Legislature in 1947 and began operation on November 1, 1950 as the Suwannee Valley Agriculture Experiment Station. In the early days, the primary objective of the Experiment Station was to serve the producers of flue-cured tobacco, cotton, soybeans, peanuts, corn, and pasture forages in Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and Union counties. At the time the Experiment Station became operational, it did not own its land but had to depend on area farmers to allow research and demonstration activities on land they owned. Most of this work was done on farms in Columbia, Hamilton, and Suwannee Counties. It was not until 1953 that the Experiment Station had land of its own and a 300-acre farm was purchased near Live Oak.

The NFREC-SV is unique among UF/IFAS Centers, along with the Center at Hastings, in that there is currently no academic/research department faculty assigned to the unit. There are four positions located at NFREC-SV and its research projects are carried out under direction of research faculty largely from Gainesville, but also NFREC-Quincy and Marianna, and other units around the state. Approximately $30 million in grants and contracts are in part, supported by the NFREC-SV unit. In 2022, at least 75 projects encompassing over 50 different UF/IFAS state and county faculty as PIs and Co-PIs were represented at NFREC-SV and in addition, the Center hosted the work of at least 25 graduate students and college student interns. NFREC-SV also partners with Veterans Florida to provide internships to retiring Military veterans.

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