Roots to Work: Growing agriculture skills for independence

Schedule

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County | Cocoa, FL

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Join our open house to learn about opportunities in agriculture. Open to young adults 18+ families, school groups welcome.
About this Event

This workshop is for young adults with disability (must be 18+) who want to learn horticulture skills to be successful in the workplace.

Please join the waitlist for more information! You will receive a phone call from our office to discuss the program in more detail and verify it will be a good fit.

Program information:

  • 10-week course: Every Friday starting on January 9th, 9:30- Noon.
  • Classroom + Hands-On Training: Gain both theoretical and practical skills.
  • In person: At the UF/ IFAS Brevard County Extension 3695 Lake Dr. Cocoa, FL 32926.

**This program is best suited for young adults with disabilities exploring career paths who are ready to build hands-on skills for future employment in agriculture. Participants should be comfortable with group activities, outdoor tasks, and following multi-step directions.

For more details or to sign up, please reach out to our Regional Specialized 4-H Agent, Vanessa Spero, at or call 321-615-7323


NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at [email protected] or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

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UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, United States

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