Small Farm Resource, Marion County Extension

Small Farm Resource, Marion County Extension Small farms across the world feed people and are essential to the local food system. In the US, more than 90% of farms are small family operated.

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# Marion County

04/30/2026

Are you interested in growing your own fresh food that can be used to promote good health? From the plant to your plate, this all-day workshop hosted by UF IFAS Extension Marion County will empower you to sustainably grow fruits, vegetables, and edible ornamental plants that you can include in healthy meals.

Space is limited - register by May 18 at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-to-plate-tickets-1987523263584

Spring Farm & Food Classes are live! We have a line up of four classes happening in February! SEE BELOW FOR REGISTRATION...
01/24/2026

Spring Farm & Food Classes are live! We have a line up of four classes happening in February! SEE BELOW FOR REGISTRATION! SHARE!

Feb. 10th - Keeping Backyard Chickens (online):
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/NDsVGj3CQRi7FqoADg9HZQ

Feb. 12th - Starting a Small Farm: First Steps:
(online): https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/BBKMo1_BTB6Zb_oLPPUPMQ
(in person): https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xBMvlVc4pSMKO2

Feb. 19th - Organic Gardening & Farming (online):
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/NkxDjyCfQUGJ1LTW4hwqdA

Feb. 27th - Spring Food Gardening:
(online): https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/guNQfEk_SsCSZjzFFY7MtQ
(in person): https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xBMvlVc4pSMKO2

11/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at Vintage Farms for there exciting Open House. If you missed it be sure to join us tomorrow at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit in Citra for another fun opportunity to tour the facilities and learn how Agriculture is a part of our everyday lives.

To register for these classes, please click the links below:All classes will be 9:30am - 11:00amComposting for the Farm ...
07/21/2025

To register for these classes, please click the links below:
All classes will be 9:30am - 11:00am
Composting for the Farm & Garden (online only): https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/J-j0jrPvR-mAFA8k0bHeCQ

Growing Food with Permaculture:
In-person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-food-with-permaculture-tickets-1478960914909
Online: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/9Ckot2-NRhKOGrOZJOhcVg

Organic & Sustainable Crop Production:
In-person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organic-sustainable-agriculture-tickets-1479087192609
Online: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/m1-FpCRiSCCHzCLNYa8cCQ

06/12/2025

Join us for a Summer Food & Gardening series. To register for these FREE classes, please see links to register below. Times are 9:30 - 11:30. These will be in-person at our UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service located at 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, online live, and recorded for all who register. Contact Mark Bailey at [email protected] or 352-671-8400 for questions.

Small Farm Entrepreneurship
In-person: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cT550NGmb7ZH3xA
Online: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/p2D3kkgtSKqBWt2AqoeJkw

Backyard Chickens
In-person: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b1xZtP1BLWiua90
Online: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/hHzZ-YB8T-WNil94t8wHbg

Summer Food Gardening
In-person: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Whg3HOmzaDot7M
Online: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/78wX5VX-T2eomhybOBlJIQ

***UPDATE***DUE TO OVERWHELMING INTEREST FOR THE IN-PERSON PROGRAM WE ARE AT CAPACITY, HOWEVER IT WILL BE ONLINE FOR THO...
03/25/2025

***UPDATE***
DUE TO OVERWHELMING INTEREST FOR THE IN-PERSON PROGRAM WE ARE AT CAPACITY, HOWEVER IT WILL BE ONLINE FOR THOSE THAT STILL WANT TO JOIN US FOR THE CLASS!

Join us for this FREE in-person and online program about the best fruit trees you can grow in N. Central Florida. We will go over plants like mulberries, loquats, blueberries, citrus, persimmons, and a few vines like passion fruit and muscadine grapes. Note: if you join us in person I will have FREE cuttings and fruit sampling available. If you register online or in person, the program is recorded and the notes will be sent out.

IF YOU HAVE REGISTRED FOR THE IN PERSON CLASS, IT WILL BE HELD AT:
2232 NE Jacksonville Rd
Ocala, FL 34470

Online link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/5aF7VwX8QOKJCujtpOagNg

Links to sign up for our classes can be found here:Jan. 30th – Spring Food Gardening (online & in person)09:30 AM - 11:3...
01/24/2025

Links to sign up for our classes can be found here:

Jan. 30th – Spring Food Gardening
(online & in person)
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Online: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/KR259oHnTLa-pfDoiq07ng?
In person: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Xbt5MSITf00d5I?

Feb. 6th – Organic & Sustainable Gardening
(online & in person)
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Online: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/kzpVDrrzRfGnWOqSrLUMhw?
In person: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_22YvwUmTp31Cm3A?

Feb. 11th – Keeping Backyard Chickens
(online & in person)
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Online: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/splGGw38SFeHO4H27l0CXQ?
In person: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9GEQOHCh4atAGoe?

Feb. 25th Florida-Friendly Foodscaping
(online only)
10:00am - 11:30am
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/xjvPIDTvSLSQ7aJWQ6xKYw

The UF/IFAS Marion County Extension office has upcoming programs that are focused on sustainable agriculture & the local...
09/05/2024

The UF/IFAS Marion County Extension office has upcoming programs that are focused on sustainable agriculture & the local food systems. These programs are intended for anyone who wants to grow their own food, start or expand a small farm, or learn more about sustainability. Many of these programs will be online and in person. Feel free to share this post! To sign up for these classes please see the links below:

Passion fruit - Online class

When: September 10th from 2:00 - 2:45pm (online)
Online registration:
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rcO-vrzkuGNYV0fIZGNvlCfQkyw8ZhMli?

Small Farm Entrepreneurship

When: September 12th 9:00 - 11:30am
Where: Online [or]
In-person: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL
Online registration: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtceyhqjwjGdxOZkgLPJajMZ0bRugqqZxY?

In-person registration: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6ILQJPEp2kstDw?


Organic & Sustainable Agriculture

When: September 17th 9:00 - 11:00am
Where: Online [or]
In-person: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34432
Online registration:
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElc-ygqz4oEtaIlGzNYWNOwTktll39AGDd?

In-person registration: (click here)
https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3DA01EmwarJWWCG?

Florida Friendly Foodscaping

When: September 26th. 10:00 - 11:30am
Where: Online [or] 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. Ocala, FL 34470
In-person:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-friendly-foodscaping-tickets-996520629027?
Online:
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcuugqD0vG9YrPjMyn58iNCzRNV3oHSbr?

Goat Care 101 (two day class)

When: Oct. 3rd & 4th
Where: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. Ocala, FL 34470
In-person:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goat-care-101-tickets-1000872054257

Address

2232 NE Jacksonville Road
Ocala, FL
34470

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13526718400

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