1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality

Budgeting, Planning and Recordkeeping

Presupuesto, planificación y registros contables

Commodities

Materias primas

Record keeping is a vital skill taught by 4-H, extending beyond the program year. Members are encouraged to pick methods that suit them, highlighting their goals, achievements, and plans. Benefits of Accurate Record-Keeping Learning to keep accurate records can greatly benefit youth later in life, aiding in money management, checkbook balancing, or business operations. Record [&#8230;]

<p>Record keeping is a vital skill taught by 4-H, extending beyond the program year. Members are encouraged to pick methods that suit them, highlighting their goals, achievements, and plans.</p>
<h3>Benefits of Accurate Record-Keeping</h3>
<p>Learning to keep accurate records can greatly benefit youth later in life, aiding in money management, checkbook balancing, or business operations. Record books help youth set and review goals, tracking their progress and achievements.</p>
<h3>Record Keeping and the Life Skill Wheel<a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/files/2024/05/Life-Skill-Wheel-Record-Keeping.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="alignright wp-image-4045 size-medium lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" alt="" width="300" height="300" data-src="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/files/2024/05/Life-Skill-Wheel-Record-Keeping-300x300.png"></a></h3>
<p>On the 4-H Targeting Life Skills wheel, record keeping falls under the &#8220;head&#8221; category, emphasizing cognitive skills and resource management, including better time, resource, and talent utilization. (Click the graphic to expand.)</p>
<h3>Record Keeping at the County Fair</h3>
<p>Maintaining record books is a crucial aspect of the annual fair, teaching youth this vital skill early on. Developing good record-keeping habits can lead to success in various life areas. Events like the Brevard County Fair and 4-H Market Poultry Show require participants to maintain record books for projects such as poultry or horsemanship. All participants use a standard format and are judged within their age groups, including the youngest members, Cloverbuds, who also submit record books.</p>
<h3><a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/files/2024/05/4-H-Poultry-Record-Book.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4109 size-medium lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" alt="" width="300" height="181" data-src="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/files/2024/05/4-H-Poultry-Record-Book-300x181.png"></a>Contents of a 4-H Record Book</h3>
<p>A typical 4-H record book includes equipment inventory, expenses, profits, and depreciation calculations for equipment investments. It should document successes, challenges, lessons learned, and potential improvements for the future.</p>
<h3>Judging Record Books</h3>
<p>Expert judges review youth&#8217;s record books, evaluating them against a common rubric, and constructive feedback is given. Scores are assigned, with blue ribbons for scores of 90 and above, red ribbons for scores between 80 and 89, and white ribbons for scores under 79. Cloverbud members (under age 8) receive participation ribbons instead of scores.</p>
<p>For more information on 4-H record keeping, the annual fair, or any of our programs, contact your local 4-H staff member or call us in Brevard County at telephone 321-633-1702.</p>
<p>G. Koerner, G. Whitworth-New, 2024.</p>
<p>Sources:</p>
<ul>
<li>Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: <a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/record-keeping" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/record-keeping</a></li>
<li>Wisconsin 4-H, Division of Extension: <a href="https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/2022/06/01/4-h-record-books-are-important/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/2022/06/01/4-h-record-books-are-important/</a></li>
<li>University of Florida / IFAS Extension, 4-H Record Books…Simplified!, B. Estevez (banner photo credit), Sept. 2017, <a href="https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/4hn/2017/09/14/4-h-record-books-simplified/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/4hn/2017/09/14/4-h-record-books-simplified/</a></li>
<li>Florida 4-H Poultry Project Record Book <a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/4H038" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/4H038</a></li>
</ul>


Record keeping is a vital skill taught by 4-H, extending beyond the program year. Members are encouraged to pick methods that suit them, highlighting their goals, achievements, and plans.
Benefits of Accurate Record-Keeping
Learning to keep accurate records can greatly benefit youth later in life, aiding in money management, checkbook balancing, or business operations. Record books help youth set and review goals, tracking their progress and achievements.
Record Keeping and the Life Skill Wheel
On the 4-H Targeting Life Skills wheel, record keeping falls under the “head” category, emphasizing cognitive skills and resource management, including better time, resource, and talent utilization. (Click the graphic to expand.)
Record Keeping at the County Fair
Maintaining record books is a crucial aspect of the annual fair, teaching youth this vital skill early on. Developing good record-keeping habits can lead to success in various life areas. Events like the Brevard County Fair and 4-H Market Poultry Show require participants to maintain record books for projects such as poultry or horsemanship. All participants use a standard format and are judged within their age groups, including the youngest members, Cloverbuds, who also submit record books.
Contents of a 4-H Record Book
A typical 4-H record book includes equipment inventory, expenses, profits, and depreciation calculations for equipment investments. It should document successes, challenges, lessons learned, and potential improvements for the future.
Judging Record Books
Expert judges review youth’s record books, evaluating them against a common rubric, and constructive feedback is given. Scores are assigned, with blue ribbons for scores of 90 and above, red ribbons for scores between 80 and 89, and white ribbons for scores under 79. Cloverbud members (under age 8) receive participation ribbons instead of scores.
For more information on 4-H record keeping, the annual fair, or any of our programs, contact your local 4-H staff member or call us in Brevard County at telephone 321-633-1702.
G. Koerner, G. Whitworth-New, 2024.
Sources:
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/record-keeping
Wisconsin 4-H, Division of Extension: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/2022/06/01/4-h-record-books-are-important/
University of Florida / IFAS Extension, 4-H Record Books…Simplified!, B. Estevez (banner photo credit), Sept. 2017, https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/4hn/2017/09/14/4-h-record-books-simplified/
Florida 4-H Poultry Project Record Book https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/4H038

Record keeping is a vital skill taught by 4-H, extending beyond the program year. Members are encouraged to pick methods that suit them, highlighting their goals, achievements, and plans. Benefits of Accurate Record-Keeping Learning to keep accurate records can greatly benefit youth later in life, aiding in money management, checkbook balancing, or business operations. Record […]

The Importance of Record Keeping in 4-H

Florida farming is big business. To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up. &#8220;Agricultural operations, regardless of the size, need a roadmap to provide a sense of direction toward profitability,” said Jonael Bosques-Mendez, [&#8230;]

<figure id="attachment_43233" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43233" style="width: 485px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class=" wp-image-43233" src="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/files/2024/03/Harpke_Family_Farm_greenhouse_in_Davie_Photo_courtesy_Lourdes_Mederos-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="485" height="364" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43233" class="wp-caption-text">This is a small greenhouse farm business located in Davie. The Harpke Family Farm offers a variety of microgreens, fruit and more.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Florida farming is big business.</p>
<p>To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up.</p>
<p>&#8220;Agricultural operations, regardless of the size, need a roadmap to provide a sense of direction toward profitability,” said <a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hardeeco/author/jonael/">Jonael Bosques-Mendez</a>, a UF/IFAS Extension agricultural agent and UF/IFAS Extension director for Hardee County. “Without a business plan, it is very difficult to assess if the decisions you are making will ultimately lead to success.”</p>
<p>That is why the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension is offering online workshops to teach the basics of planning, implementing and building a farm operation for newcomers venturing into agriculture. Instructors will deliver the workshops in English and Spanish.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farming-is-a-business-workshop-english-tickets-789249094287?aff=oddtdtcreator">“Farming is a Business”</a> is designed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a farm business and for new farmers looking to expand their operations. The session will take place on April 18, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Registration deadline is April 15. A Spanish version of the workshop, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-agricultura-es-un-negocio-taller-espanol-tickets-790220559967?aff=oddtdtcreator">“La Agricultura es un Negocio”,</a> is planned for May 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Registration deadline is April 29.</p>
<p>The cost for each workshop is $10 with materials included. Registration is required for each. Seating is limited to 25 registrants for each workshop.</p>
<p>UF/IFAS agriculture experts will provide resources and step-by-step instructions on building a comprehensive business plan. Those include company descriptions, marketing, operational, human resources and financial planning.</p>
<figure id="attachment_43235" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43235" style="width: 523px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-43235" src="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/files/2024/03/Small_vegetable_and_cattle_farm_in_Florida_Courtesy_UFIFAS_Photography-300x195.jpg" alt="" width="523" height="340" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43235" class="wp-caption-text">A vegetable and cattle farm in North Florida. Photo courtesy UF IFAS.</figcaption></figure>
<p>“Farmers deal with many uncertainties. Among these are variable climatic patterns, pests and diseases, clientele preferences and fluctuating market prices that affect the value of the commodities they are growing in their fields,” said Bosques-Mendez. “A sound business plan can help producers have a clear picture of how much they will be spending before they plant, during the growing season, after the product leaves the field and ultimately the consumer’s tables.”</p>
<p>With 44,000 farming operations covering 9.7 million acres in the Sunshine State, according to the <a href="https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Florida-Agriculture-Overview-and-Statistics">Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services</a>, these farms contribute more than $160 million to the state’s economy. They produce a wide range of commodities and products, provide jobs and a stable income.</p>
<p>Yet U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two to three years, said <a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/author/luisrodriguezrosado/">Luis Rodriguez Rosado</a>, a UF/IFAS small farms Extension agent for Polk County, who will serve as an instructor along with Bosques.</p>
<p>“Farmers are particularly vulnerable to failure as they are often knowledgeable in crop management but lack resources or experience managing businesses,” said Rosado. “Because of this, farmers seek resources to help them make good business decisions in farm management.”</p>
<p>According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, consumer preferences for food products have evolved, and there is now a growing demand for locally, sustainably produced goods, organic or otherwise, that are of the highest quality.</p>
<p>Simultaneously, those venturing into agriculture are becoming more interested in small-scale farming across Florida to meet consumer demands for a variety of niche commodities and services.</p>
<p>In 2020, U.S. farmers made $9 billion in direct food sales, an increase of 3% from 2015. Direct food sales in the Southeast accounted for just 7% of these sales or $609 million. Florida was the only state in the Southeast that made it to the top 10 of direct food sales with $247 million, 41% of the region’s total, according to a <a href="https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Highlights/2022/local-foods.pdf">2022 USDA report</a>.</p>
<p>For more information, contact Rosado at <a href="mailto:lrodriguezrosado@ufl.edu">lrodriguezrosado@ufl.edu</a> or at 863-519-1049.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_43259" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43259" style="width: 540px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-43259 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" alt="" width="540" height="405" data-src="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/files/2024/03/Hydroponics_at_urban-farming_institute_in_SouthFlorida_Photo_courtesy-UFIFAS-300x225.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43259" class="wp-caption-text">Hydroponics at the Urban Farming Institute in South Florida. Photo courtesy UFIFAS.</figcaption></figure>
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<p>By Lourdes Mederos, <a href="mailto:rodriguezl@ufl.edu">rodriguezl@ufl.edu</a></p>
<p><a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/03/18/descubra-como-iniciar-su-propio-negocio-agricola-uf-ifas-ofrece-talleres-virtuales-en-ingles-y-espanol-para-principiantes/">Para accesar a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace. </a></p>
<p><strong>ABOUT UF/IFAS<br />
</strong><em>The mission of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to develop knowledge relevant to agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge available to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With more than a dozen research facilities, 67 county Extension offices, and award-winning students and faculty in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF/IFAS brings science-based solutions to the state’s agricultural and natural resources industries, and all Florida residents. </em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ifas.ufl.edu"><em>ifas.ufl.edu</em></a><em>  |  </em><a href="https://twitter.com/UF_IFAS"><em>@UF_IFAS</em></a></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><strong>WHY FOOD IS OUR MIDDLE NAME</strong><strong><br />
</strong><em>Feeding a hungry world takes effort. Nearly everything we do comes back to food: from growing it and getting it to consumers, to conserving natural resources and supporting agricultural efforts. Explore all the reasons why at </em><a href="https://ifas.ufl.edu/food/"><em>ifas.ufl.edu/food</em></a><em> or follow </em><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FoodIsOurMiddleName&amp;src=typed_query"><em>#FoodIsOurMiddleName</em></a><em>.</em></p>


This is a small greenhouse farm business located in Davie. The Harpke Family Farm offers a variety of microgreens, fruit and more.
Florida farming is big business.
To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up.
“Agricultural operations, regardless of the size, need a roadmap to provide a sense of direction toward profitability,” said Jonael Bosques-Mendez, a UF/IFAS Extension agricultural agent and UF/IFAS Extension director for Hardee County. “Without a business plan, it is very difficult to assess if the decisions you are making will ultimately lead to success.”
That is why the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension is offering online workshops to teach the basics of planning, implementing and building a farm operation for newcomers venturing into agriculture. Instructors will deliver the workshops in English and Spanish.
“Farming is a Business” is designed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a farm business and for new farmers looking to expand their operations. The session will take place on April 18, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Registration deadline is April 15. A Spanish version of the workshop, “La Agricultura es un Negocio”, is planned for May 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Registration deadline is April 29.
The cost for each workshop is $10 with materials included. Registration is required for each. Seating is limited to 25 registrants for each workshop.
UF/IFAS agriculture experts will provide resources and step-by-step instructions on building a comprehensive business plan. Those include company descriptions, marketing, operational, human resources and financial planning.
A vegetable and cattle farm in North Florida. Photo courtesy UF IFAS.
“Farmers deal with many uncertainties. Among these are variable climatic patterns, pests and diseases, clientele preferences and fluctuating market prices that affect the value of the commodities they are growing in their fields,” said Bosques-Mendez. “A sound business plan can help producers have a clear picture of how much they will be spending before they plant, during the growing season, after the product leaves the field and ultimately the consumer’s tables.”
With 44,000 farming operations covering 9.7 million acres in the Sunshine State, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, these farms contribute more than $160 million to the state’s economy. They produce a wide range of commodities and products, provide jobs and a stable income.
Yet U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two to three years, said Luis Rodriguez Rosado, a UF/IFAS small farms Extension agent for Polk County, who will serve as an instructor along with Bosques.
“Farmers are particularly vulnerable to failure as they are often knowledgeable in crop management but lack resources or experience managing businesses,” said Rosado. “Because of this, farmers seek resources to help them make good business decisions in farm management.”
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, consumer preferences for food products have evolved, and there is now a growing demand for locally, sustainably produced goods, organic or otherwise, that are of the highest quality.
Simultaneously, those venturing into agriculture are becoming more interested in small-scale farming across Florida to meet consumer demands for a variety of niche commodities and services.
In 2020, U.S. farmers made $9 billion in direct food sales, an increase of 3% from 2015. Direct food sales in the Southeast accounted for just 7% of these sales or $609 million. Florida was the only state in the Southeast that made it to the top 10 of direct food sales with $247 million, 41% of the region’s total, according to a 2022 USDA report.
For more information, contact Rosado at lrodriguezrosado@ufl.edu or at 863-519-1049.
 
Hydroponics at the Urban Farming Institute in South Florida. Photo courtesy UFIFAS.
 
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By Lourdes Mederos, rodriguezl@ufl.edu
Para accesar a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace. 
ABOUT UF/IFAS
The mission of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to develop knowledge relevant to agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge available to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With more than a dozen research facilities, 67 county Extension offices, and award-winning students and faculty in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF/IFAS brings science-based solutions to the state’s agricultural and natural resources industries, and all Florida residents. 
ifas.ufl.edu  |  @UF_IFAS
 
WHY FOOD IS OUR MIDDLE NAME
Feeding a hungry world takes effort. Nearly everything we do comes back to food: from growing it and getting it to consumers, to conserving natural resources and supporting agricultural efforts. Explore all the reasons why at ifas.ufl.edu/food or follow #FoodIsOurMiddleName.

Florida farming is big business. To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up. “Agricultural operations, regardless of the size, need a roadmap to provide a sense of direction toward profitability,” said Jonael Bosques-Mendez, […]

Starting a farming business? UF/IFAS hosts virtual English and Spanish workshops for beginners

Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this March! Below is our current class list for the month. Limited Structural Pest Control Certification Review &#38; Exam [CANCELLED] March 3  &#124;  9 am – 3 pm Need a Limited Structural Pest Control Certification? If so, this class is for [&#8230;]

<p>Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this March! Below is our current class list for the month.</p>
<h5><b>Limited Structural Pest Control Certification Review &amp; Exam [CANCELLED]<br />
</b></h5>
<p>March 3  |  9 am – 3 pm<br />
Need a Limited Structural Pest Control Certification? If so, this class is for you! Review and exam opportunities. Need CEUs? We have them!<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/3xBcZ1a">https://bit.ly/3xBcZ1a</a></p>
<h5><b>Your Money Matters: Skills to Improve Financial Decision Making &#8211; Class Series<br />
</b></h5>
<p>March 4 &amp; 11  |  9 am – 12 pm<br />
<span data-slate-fragment="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"> Whether you are new to managing money or are looking for new ideas to add to your toolkit, this class series is perfect for anyone who is wanting to learn more about money management.</span><br />
Register on Eventbrite:<a href="https://bit.ly/3Iv77wW"> https://bit.ly/3Iv77wW</a></p>
<h5><b>Child Passenger Safety Seminar</b></h5>
<p>March 8  |  3 pm – 5 pm<br />
March 24  |  9 am – 11 am<br />
Learn how to install your child’s safety seat correctly. Eligible mothers may be able to purchase a car seat at a discounted rate.<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/3BkE1fK">https://bit.ly/3BkE1fK</a></p>
<h5>Preserving Foods: Freezing and Drying</h5>
<p>March 9  |  6 pm – 8 pm<br />
Learn how to preserve food in the freezer or through the drying process.<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/3YGGM4v">https://bit.ly/3YGGM4v</a></p>
<h5>Florida Master Naturalist Program &#8211; Invasive Plants</h5>
<p>March 10 &#8211; 18  |  Registration fills up fast, so sign up soon!<br />
Learn about the importance of marine biodiversity, the impact of invasive plants on Florida&#8217;s natural areas, and approaches to restoration.<br />
Register online: <a href="https://bit.ly/3CYgthp">https://bit.ly/3CYgthp</a></p>
<h5>Adulting: Are You Ready? Day Camp</h5>
<p>March 13 – 15  |  9 am – 1 pm<br />
Discover the answers to all your &#8216;adulting&#8217; questions at our day camp! <span data-slate-fragment="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">Participants will leave camp with an increased knowledge of what it’s like to be an adult and a few goodies to help.</span><br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/3xwQFWH">https://bit.ly/3xwQFWH</a></p>
<h5>Spring into Fitness</h5>
<p>Registration is open until April 1<br />
Join us for a friendly community fitness challenge and compete to be the &#8220;Most Fit Team&#8221; in Brevard!<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/3vVlR15">https://bit.ly/3vVlR15</a></p>
<h5>Backyard Chicken Training Class</h5>
<p>March 15  |  10 am – 12 pm<br />
Learn all about raising and caring for chickens in urban environments!<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/3KmP6Cj">https://bit.ly/3KmP6Cj</a></p>
<h5>ServSafe Food Handler&#8217;s Class &amp; Exam</h5>
<p>March 20  |  9 am – 5 pm<br />
Get the training you need to become a Certified Food Manager!<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/417idPY">https://bit.ly/417idPY</a></p>
<h5>Equine Series &#8211; Nutrition</h5>
<p>March 23  |  6.30 pm – 8 pm<br />
Learn about the horse digestive system, the nutritional requirements of the horse, and how best to provide them in the best form.<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Z4P2LZ">https://bit.ly/3Z4P2LZ</a></p>
<h5>Hunter Safety Class</h5>
<p>March 25  |  9 am – 4 pm<br />
Join us to complete your Hunter Safety requirements!<br />
Register online: <a href="https://bit.ly/3xAaE6P">https://bit.ly/3xAaE6P</a></p>
<h5>Florida-Friendly Landscaping Seminar 2023</h5>
<p>March 25  |  9 am – 1 pm<br />
Come join us for the 2023 Florida-Friendly Landscaping&#x2122; Seminar where we will have 4 presentations plus vendors!<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/41e6sYe">https://bit.ly/41e6sYe</a></p>
<h5>Water Bath &amp; Pressure Canning [Postponed, new dates TBD]</h5>
<p>March 25  |  10 am – 12:30 pm<br />
Join us for a fun hands-on experience where you will learn two basic canning methods!<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Z6lehy">https://bit.ly/3Z6lehy</a></p>
<h5>My Brevard Yard Site Visits</h5>
<p>Available by appointment<br />
Sign up for a site visit to learn how to grow your landscape and/or garden by creating healthy soil!<br />
Register on Eventbrite:<a href="https://bit.ly/3GSHCUp"> https://bit.ly/3GSHCUp</a></p>
<h5><b>Child Safety Seat Checks</b></h5>
<p>Available by appointment only<br />
Schedule an appointment to have your child’s car seat checked, installed, or replaced!<br />
Please call (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu to schedule an appointment</p>
<h5>Commercial Landscape Site Evaluation</h5>
<p>Available by appointment only<br />
Having issues with your commercial landscape? Sign up today for a site evaluation to address your landscape management issues!<br />
Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://bit.ly/3jimEG3">https://bit.ly/3jimEG3</a></p>
<h5><b>4-H Outdoor Skills Club</b></h5>
<p>Dates vary, meets twice a month | 9 am – 10:30 am<br />
Perfect for kids 8+ who want to learn archery, shooting sports, and outdoor skills!<br />
Contact Gus Koerner to attend: (321) 633-1702 or email gkoerner@ufl.edu</p>
<h5><b>Soil Guardian Program</b></h5>
<p>This is an ongoing program, sign up today!<br />
Consider joining the Soil Guardian program to learn how to grow healthy plants and improve the water quality here in Brevard County!<br />
Register on Eventbrite:<a href="https://bit.ly/3oAi3il"> https://bit.ly/3oAi3il</a></p>
<h5><b>Florida Friendly Fishing Guide</b></h5>
<p>This is an ongoing program, sign up today!<br />
Get certified to become a Florida Friendly Fishing Guide! This online certification course covers science-based techniques that ensure minimal environmental footprint of fishing.<br />
Register online:<a href="https://bit.ly/3xWyxqk"> https://bit.ly/3xWyxqk</a><br />
Scholarships available:<a href="https://bit.ly/3OwxW45"> https://bit.ly/3OwxW45</a></p>
<p>Download our <a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/files/2023/02/March-2023-Class-List.pdf">March 2023 Class List</a></p>


Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this March! Below is our current class list for the month.
Limited Structural Pest Control Certification Review & Exam [CANCELLED]

March 3  |  9 am – 3 pm
https://bit.ly/3xBcZ1a
Your Money Matters: Skills to Improve Financial Decision Making – Class Series

March 4 & 11  |  9 am – 12 pm
 Whether you are new to managing money or are looking for new ideas to add to your toolkit, this class series is perfect for anyone who is wanting to learn more about money management.
 https://bit.ly/3Iv77wW
Child Passenger Safety Seminar
March 8  |  3 pm – 5 pm
https://bit.ly/3BkE1fK
Preserving Foods: Freezing and Drying
March 9  |  6 pm – 8 pm
https://bit.ly/3YGGM4v
Florida Master Naturalist Program – Invasive Plants
March 10 – 18  |  Registration fills up fast, so sign up soon!
https://bit.ly/3CYgthp
Adulting: Are You Ready? Day Camp
March 13 – 15  |  9 am – 1 pm
Participants will leave camp with an increased knowledge of what it’s like to be an adult and a few goodies to help.
https://bit.ly/3xwQFWH
Spring into Fitness
Registration is open until April 1
https://bit.ly/3vVlR15
Backyard Chicken Training Class
March 15  |  10 am – 12 pm
https://bit.ly/3KmP6Cj
ServSafe Food Handler’s Class & Exam
March 20  |  9 am – 5 pm
https://bit.ly/417idPY
Equine Series – Nutrition
March 23  |  6.30 pm – 8 pm
https://bit.ly/3Z4P2LZ
Hunter Safety Class
March 25  |  9 am – 4 pm
https://bit.ly/3xAaE6P
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Seminar 2023
March 25  |  9 am – 1 pm
https://bit.ly/41e6sYe
Water Bath & Pressure Canning [Postponed, new dates TBD]
March 25  |  10 am – 12:30 pm
https://bit.ly/3Z6lehy
My Brevard Yard Site Visits
Available by appointment
 https://bit.ly/3GSHCUp
Child Safety Seat Checks
Available by appointment only
Commercial Landscape Site Evaluation
Available by appointment only
https://bit.ly/3jimEG3
4-H Outdoor Skills Club
Dates vary, meets twice a month | 9 am – 10:30 am
Soil Guardian Program
This is an ongoing program, sign up today!
 https://bit.ly/3oAi3il
Florida Friendly Fishing Guide
This is an ongoing program, sign up today!
 https://bit.ly/3xWyxqk
 https://bit.ly/3OwxW45
Download our March 2023 Class List

Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this March! Below is our current class list for the month. Limited Structural Pest Control Certification Review & Exam [CANCELLED] March 3  |  9 am – 3 pm Need a Limited Structural Pest Control Certification? If so, this class is for […]

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