Media Release

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Cooperative Extension Office is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Alachua Home Grown Farm Tours on Thursday, May 10, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., leaving from the Extension Office (2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville).  The cost is $20.00, which includes lunch and transportation. The tour is on a first come first served basis with payment needed for reservation.

The tour will visit several agricultural farms including: blueberry, vegetable, beef cattle, tree nursery, and a local winery.

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For more information, contact the Alachua County Cooperative Extension Office at 352-955-2402. Visit the Extension Calendar for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. IFAS is a cooperative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Florida, the Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners.

Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations should contact the Extension Office at least 10 working days prior to the event so that special consideration can be given to the request.