University of Florida/IFAS Collier County Extension

University of Florida/IFAS Collier County Extension The Collier County Cooperative Extension Office is a partnership between the University of Florida's This site is not a public forum.

While extending into every community of the state, UF/IFAS has developed an international reputation for its accomplishments in teaching, research and extension. Because of this mission and the diversity of Florida’s climate and agricultural commodities, IFAS has facilities located throughout Florida. The University of Florida IFAS Extension Collier County intends to educate, inform and provide up

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Join us Saturday, September 26th at the Collier County Extension Office for Raising Backyard Chickens for Eggs class!Whe...
09/04/2026

Join us Saturday, September 26th at the Collier County Extension Office for Raising Backyard Chickens for Eggs class!

Whether you're a first-time chicken keeper, considering adding a flock to your backyard, or just looking for a refresher, this class will cover the basics of keeping chickens.

We’ll cover:

🏠 Housing & flock setup
🌾 Feed & nutrition
🐣 Caring for baby chicks
🦅 Predator control
📋 Local ordinances & state laws
🌿 Free-ranging
🥚 Safe egg handling
🐜 Pests & diseases

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Collier County Extension Office

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basics-of-raising-backyard-chickens-for-eggs-tickets-1999049168877?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

🌟 Job announcement! Want to make a difference in the lives of Florida’s youth? Join Collier County 4-H! 🌱This is an exci...
09/03/2026

🌟 Job announcement! Want to make a difference in the lives of Florida’s youth? Join Collier County 4-H! 🌱

This is an exciting opportunity to:
✨ Lead innovative, research-based youth programs
🤝 Build partnerships with schools, organizations, and communities
🌟 Develop leadership, workforce readiness, STEM, agriculture, and healthy living programs
👥 Recruit and support 4-H volunteers
📈 Grow a program and make a lasting impact in your community

The position is a 12-month faculty appointment with permanent-status accrual, offering the opportunity to build a career while helping Florida's young people become confident, capable leaders.

👉 Learn more and express your interest: UF/IFAS 4-H Extension Agent Opportunity: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538873

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post! 💙🐊

09/03/2026
09/01/2026

Cottage food laws are what create the rules under which people can make certain kinds of food products in their home kitchens and then sell them without a commercial kitchen license or a state inspection or traditional food permits. Primary examples are baked goods like bread, or jams or honey. A 20...

08/27/2026

🌱 If you have an infested area, please submit soil and tissue samples!

Samples and the completed questionnaire should be taken to your local UF/IFAS Extension office to help reduce the risk of moving pasture mealybug into counties where it has not yet been detected.

Learn more and find sampling protocols: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/pasture-mealybugs/soil-survey/

The Farm City BBQ of Collier County is a place where cowboy boots and business attire converse over a hearty steak lunch...
08/21/2026

The Farm City BBQ of Collier County is a place where cowboy boots and business attire converse over a hearty steak lunch featuring locally grown vegetables from Immokalee.

Every ticket purchased helps invest in Collier County’s future. Proceeds benefit Collier County 4-H, Collier County Junior Deputies, Key Clubs of Collier County and Youth Leadership Collier---organizations that provide leadership development, education and service opportunities for local youth.

Read the full story 👉 https://loom.ly/bhVh9lU
Get tickets here 👉 https://farmcitybbq.com/

Farm City BBQ of Collier County is coming up soon! Save the date for Wednesday, November 25 · 11:30am - 1:30pm. Purchase...
08/20/2026

Farm City BBQ of Collier County is coming up soon! Save the date for Wednesday, November 25 · 11:30am - 1:30pm. Purchase tickets here to support Collier County 4-H youth programs: https://farmcitybbq.com/

Why has Farm-City BBQ remained a Collier County tradition for nearly 70 years?

It started with generosity between local business leaders and farming families, and today it continues as a celebration of the people, partnerships, and agricultural roots that make this community so special.

Thank you to Life In Naples for featuring the story of this year’s 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ.

Read the full story 👉 https://loom.ly/bhVh9lU

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14700 Immokalee Road
Naples, FL
34120

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12392524800

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