October Environmental Horticulture Program

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Environmental Horticulture program for October 2023. This program is being offered by Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, Environmental Horticulture Agent.

Backyard Chickens – October 10, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Alachua County Ag Auditorium (22716 W. Newberry Road, Newberry), conducted by Dr. Cindy Sanders, Director/Livestock Agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County

This presentation includes small-scale backyard chickens (including free range/pasture/organic poultry, various breeds, and proper selection). In addition, information is given about facility needs, predators, and basic nutrition.

There is no registration fee, but participants must register online. The class is limited to 100 participants.

For more information about this program, call 352-955-2402. 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.

Related News

Big: Culture and Arts Festival co-founder Laila Fakhoury

Big: Culture & Arts Festival Co-founder Laila Fakhoury on Alachua County Talks

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

equipment rodeo

Alachua County Public Works Hosts Regional Heavy Equipment ROADeo

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

Cuscowilla Summer Day Camps

Cuscowilla Day Camp Open House

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

recycle and reuse

Community Reuse & Recycle Day

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

Read All About It: Alachua County News and Updates

Keep up-to-date with all news and developments in your community, delivered to your inbox.

Subscribe