About this Event
Overview
This 2nd annual event brings the Central Florida Agricultural Community together with allied agencies who can provide support in the form of cost shares, grants, loans, insurance, and other opportunities as well as help growers and producers better understand programs, rules, and regulations that might impact their operation.
This event is free but pre-registration is required. Space is limited so please only register if you plan on attending. If you register and are unable to attend, please cancel your registration ASAP to allow that spot to be given to another person. Food trucks will be on site for participants to purchase lunch.
This event will be held from 9AM-4PM on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center (2725 S Binion Rd, Apopka, FL 32703). Free parking is available on site.
Agenda*
9:00 am Registration
9:15 am Welcome
9:30 am Rules, Regulations, and Red Tape
11:00 am I Get by With A Little Help From My Friends: Agricultural Grants and Cost Shares
12:30 pm Lunch (on your own) and Share Fair
1:30 pm Grow Your Business and Cover Your Assets: Agricultural Loans and Insurance
3:00 pm Tour of MREC
4:00 pm Wrap up and Evaluations
* Tentative agenda subject to change.
An Equal Opportunity Institution. UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Andra Johnson, Dean, and director. Single copies of UF/IFAS Extension publications, (excluding 4H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from County UF/IFAS Extension Offices.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 296.26, F.S. persons needing accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notify UF/IFAS MREC no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting at (407) 884-2034.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 South Binion Road, Apopka, United States
