About this Event
DESCRIPTION: This on-farm event will focus on connecting urban agriculture research to the community. A project overview, horticulture of strawberries, and presentation of productions strategies will be presented. Then, real-world farmer feedback will be shared regarding efficacy, insights, and scalability. Next, the event will explore opportunities for local strawberries including cottage foods and other value-added products. Finally, feedback and discussion can propagate synergy around strawberries!
USDA Urban Ag. Hydroponic Organic Strawberry Project
A team of UF, FAMU, and UGA scientists are engaged in cutting edge research analyzing various strawberry cultivars grown in a tabletop hydroponic organic system under a high tunnel. The innovative aspects of this project include the urban context, including research and on farm trials, testing various recycled growing media to increase resource circularity, and demonstrating how organic nutrition is delivered in a hydroponic tabletop system.
Hydroponic organic is an interesting subject with many critics which makes it a wonderful topic for UF/IFAS research and extension! Please join us at our outreach events so you can learn more for yourself.
This project is led by Dr. Xin Zhao as part of the USDA Urban Agriculture Project and is supported by many expert collaborators, biologists, students, and a farmer.
For more information, contact us at 407-254-9200 or [email protected].
Cancellation policy: Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not booked. If class is cancelled, you will receive a notification confirmation to the e-mail that is provided during the registration process.
For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact us at 407-254-9200 at least 10 business days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.
An Equal Opportunity Institution.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
EverOak Farm, 2335 Carrington Dr, Orlando, FL 32807, 2556 County Highway 318, Citra, United States
USD 12.51
