UF/IFAS Extension Priority Initiatives help focus our educational programming and efforts. These pages allow users to navigate to Ask IFAS topics and publications through the initiatives and priorities that pertain to them.&nbsp;

UF/IFAS Extension Initiatives

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Agriculture, horticulture, and related industries are vital components of Florida&rsquo;s economy. It is imperative that our agricultural and horticultural producers continue to be economically and environmentally sustainable, as these enterprises provide the products that increase our quality of life and provide access to safe and nutritious food.

UF/IFAS Extension Initiative 1: Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

Agriculture/Horticulture Programs

Agricultura: programas 

Food Systems, Food Safety, and Food Security Initiative

Sustainable Agricultural and Horticultural production Initiative

The science or practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals for the production of food, fiber, fuel and other products. [NALT]
Agriculture or farming is the cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and fungi for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal plants and other products used to sustain and enhance human life. [AGROVOC]

Agriculture

Agricultura

4-H Agricultural Science

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The number of farm and food entrepreneurs is increasing in rural and urban communities. Most communities do not have established food systems that can deliver food products from the farms to the consumers. Food system development includes farmers&rsquo; markets, community gardening, food hubs, processors, and wholesale/direct market development. Food system development also includes programs like Farm to School and Farm to Institution. Extension education programs that focus on farm food safety, beginning farmer and rancher classes, food manager certification, marketing/business planning, and consumer education are needed to enhance understanding of food systems in local communities and to ensure access to safe and affordable food.

UF/IFAS Extension Initiative 1: Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

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Agriculture

Agriculture/Horticulture Programs

Food Supply Chain