2024 Fall Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting

This group is open to established and beginning farmers in Southwest Florida and hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Agents in the region.

Connect with farmers and food entrepreneurs in the region.

We’ll take a farmer-led tour of Stalk & Vine on 39 in Lithia and learn about the production methods, small farm equipment, and marketing strategies for small-scale farms.

There will be a presentation on the Cottage Food Law, then representatives from other agencies will give an overview of their roles and how they can work with small scale farmers.

UF/IFAS Extension will be hosting lunch. This is a great networking opportunity to get to know representatives from local agencies as well as other farmers in the area!

Tentative Agenda

8:30am – Registration/Check-In

9:00am – Welcome and Introductions

9:15am – Tour of the farm and overview of farm equipment

10:45am – Cottage Food Law Overview

11:00am – Round-Robin introductions and networking

11:45am – Lunch and Networking

12:30pm – Adjourn

This is a free event, but registration is required. Please register by September 23rd at noon.

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***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: Allie Williams (allisonwilliams@ufl.edu) at least 10 days in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

For questions contact: Allie Williams at: 813-744-5519 Ext. 54119, allisonwilliams@ufl.edu

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