<p>Extension agent IV, sustainable agriculture and food systems<a href="http://putnam.ifas.ufl.edu/">UF/IFAS Extension Putnam County</a>, East Palatka, FL.</p>

Dinkins, David

Putnam County

Li, Yuncong

<p>UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Extension faculty translate current and relevant soil and water science knowledge into user-friendly form for Florida residents, visitors, industry, business, governmental agencies and county agents.</p>
<h3>Related Topics</h3>
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<li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/entity/topic/nutrient_management">Nutrient Management</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/entity/topic/soil_and_water_by_county">Soil and Water by County</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/entity/topic/soil_testing">Soil Testing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/entity/topic/waste_management">Waste Management</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/entity/topic/water">Water Resources</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/entity/topic/wetlands">Wetlands</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/entity/topic/spa_soil_and_water">Spanish Language Soil and Water resources </a></li>
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Soil and Water Science

<a href="http://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/">Tropical Research and Education Center(TREC)</a> was established in 1929 by an act of the state legislature in what is now Miami-Dade County. Due to the region's humid subtropical climate, TREC is the only state university research center in the continental U.S. focusing on a large number of tropical and subtropical crops. Also, the area's oolitic limestone soil is unique to extreme southern Florida.  In addition, the Center addresses water and environmental issues that impact crop production over a shallow aquifer and in proximity to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Marine Park, Florida Bay and major well fields which provide drinking water to the several million people in neighboring urban areas.

Tropical REC

Liu, Guodong

<p>"Florida's agricultural industry generates more than $103 billion in annual economic impact and employs more than 500,000 people. Florida's farmers produce nearly 300 commodities, and winter vegetables and citrus consistently lead the national rankings. To meet the needs of this diverse industry, research and extension programs in the areas of fruit and vegetable production, postharvest technology and weed science are delivered on a county, regional and statewide basis using a variety of methods including field days, intensive hands-on training, and distance learning. Excellence in programming facilitates the exchange of information and technology and contributes to the professional development of extension faculty and the agricultural clientele they serve." <br />--- <a href="http://www.hos.ufl.edu/extension-programs">Extension Programs, Horticultural Sciences Department</a></p>

Horticultural Sciences

Migliaccio, Kati White

<h3>Useful Links</h3>
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<li><a href="https://abe.ufl.edu/">ABE Extension website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_abe_authors">ABE EDIS Authors</a></li>
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Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Wang, Qingren

Miami-Dade County

Wells, Bonnie C.

Brevard County

Food diversity, nutritional food supply, and profitability are the priorities for Florida's growers. For this reason, a number of new vegetable crops are rapidly emerging: there are more than 20 Asian vegetable crops grown across Florida. Due to our favorable climate, these vegetable crops grow well and have high market potential. The fact sheets in this series each provide a general overview of a specific Asian vegetable crop grown in Florida.

Asian Vegetables Emerging in Florida series

Bitter Melon—an Asian Vegetable Expanding in Florida

Bok Choy, an Asian Leafy Green Vegetable Emerging in Florida

Long Bean—an Asian Vegetable Emerging in Florida

Long Squash—an Asian Vegetable Expanding in Florida

Luffa—an Asian Vegetable Emerging in Florida

Production Guide for Choy Sum—An Emerging Asian Vegetable in Florida

Tong Hao—an Asian Vegetable Expanding in Florida

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