May Commercial Horticulture Program

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture program for May 2023. Dr. Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Commercial Horticulture Agent, is offering this program.

Introductory Tractor Driving & Safety Course – May 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the UF/IFAS NFREC–Suwannee Valley Farm (8202 County Road 417, Live Oak) with Dr. Serap Gorudu

This is a hands-on program for beginner drivers. This event will provide a review of safety, hazards, and demonstrations. There will be a tradeshow and ample time for practicing driving and implementing hitching. 

The registration fee is $60.00 (plus a $5.87 Eventbrite fee). The registration fee includes refreshments, lunch, a t-shirt, and handouts. Participants must register online by May 10. The registration fee after May 10 is 75.00 (plus a $6.88 Eventbrite fee). You must be 18 years or older to participate. This course is limited to 40 participants. 

For more information about this program, contact Dr. Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, at 352-955-2402 or tatiana.sanchez@ufl.edu. Visit the Extension Office website for additional programs offered by the Extension Office. 

An Equal Opportunity Institution. Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Dr. Andra Johnson, Dean for UF/IFAS Extension. Single copies of Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county Extension offices. 

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