2012 Forest Stewardship Program, Small Farms,
Extension & Other Natural
Resource Events and News
If you know of an event or news brief that should be included on this page please send an email with the name of the event, date, location, and contact phone or email to cdemers@ufl.edu.
Events
| Date | Event, Location, Contacts |
February 16 |
Alternatives to Traditional Vegetable Gardening Workshop, 6:30 to 8 pm. UF-IFAS Bradford County Extension Office, Starke, FL. Free and open to public. Please register by calling The Bradford County Extension office at (904) 966-6299, jtd@ufl.edu. |
February 17 |
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February 22 |
Forestry Webinar: Timber Tax Basis , 12 - 1:30 pm ET, see link for more information and to join webinar. |
February 25 |
Longleaf Pine Workshop, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, Union County Public Library, 250 SE 5th Ave, Lake Butler, FL. This program is free, lunch included, but space is limited so register now. To register, contact one of these Florida Forest Service contacts: Union County Forester, Jay.Tucker@freshfromflorida.com, (386) 496-2190; Bradford County Forester, Nicole.Howard@freshfromflorida.com, (904) 964-2461; Baker County Forester, Andy.Lamborn@freshfromflorida.com, (904) 259-5128. |
February 26-29 |
2012 Southeast Deer Study Group (SEDSG) Meeting, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Sandestin, FL . This will be the 35th annual meeting of deer biologists, managers, researchers and enthusiasts. See link on event title for details and registration. |
February 28 |
Invasive Species Workshop, 6:30 pm, Ft. White Public Library, 17700 SW SR 47, Ft. White FL 32038. Provided by the North Central Florida Cooperative Invasive Species Area (NCFCISMA). Topics include local plants and control, mapping invasives, and the NCFCISMA, Contact the Columbia Co. Extension office to register by February 26th: (386) 752-5384 or dlbarber@ufl.edu |
February 28-29 |
Prescribed Fire Techniques for Wildlife: a Training for Private Landowners, UF-IFAS Leon County Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Registration $45, deadline for registration February 20, 2012. Training Participants Qualify for Certified Prescribed Burn Manager CEUs. To view training schedule or to register go to http://www.fltws.org. For more information contact Emma Willcox at (352) 486-5131 or ewillcox@ufl.edu |
March 2 |
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March 11 |
Red Hills Small Farm Alliance Growing Here Workshop: Fertility Management, Full Earth Farm, Leon County. Manage fertilty with Compost and Cover Cropping. Presenters will include the Man in Overalls, Nathan Ballantine along with Farmers Aaron Suko and Stewardship Landowner Herman Holley. Cost is $30 or $80 for all 3 workshops in series. Three ways to register: Download Registration Form here and mail a check. Register with an Alliance Member at any market or through the online market. Email smallfarmalliance@gmail.com for details, although this pretty much has all details. |
March 14 |
Forestry Webinar: Ecological services as an incentive for forest management , 12 - 1 pm ET, see link on title for more information and to join webinar. Foresters earn 1 Cat 1 CFE. |
March 15 |
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March 15 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Eglin Air Force Base, Seepage Slopes. Cost is $30. Contact Brooke Saari (850) 689-5850, bsaari@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: |
March 21 |
The Urban Farming Workshop, 9 am to 3 pm, UF-IFAS Orange County Extension Education Center, $20 pre-registration, includes lunch and program materials. Topics covered this year include small poultry flocks, Florida's Cottage Food Law (homemade food sales), Blueberries, Aquaponics, Alternative ground covers and a field techniques tour. For further info, call Darla Wilkes at (407) 254-9202 or darla.wilkes@ocfl.net. |
March 23 |
Hydroponics for the Homeowner, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. UF-IFAS Suwannee Valley Agricultural Center, Live Oak, FL , Pre-register before March 20. $15 before March 13, $20 after March 14. For registration, contact Sara White or Karen Hancock at (386) 362-1725 to make sure you receive materials and hydroponic starting kit. For class information, contact Carolyn Saft at (386) 362-2771. |
March 24 |
Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival, DeLand, FL. For more information, contact David Griffis at 386-822-5778 or dgriffis@co.volusia.fl.us. |
April 3 and every Tuesday through May 8 |
Beginning Farmers: Planning for Your Successful Farm, UF-IFAS Bradford County Extension Office, Starke, FL . Please register by March 27, 2012 to reserve your seat and dinner. Cost is $60 for course. Register early, space is limited. You may register by calling the Bradford County Extension office at (904) 966-6299, jtd@ufl.edu. |
April 4 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Apalachicola Bluffs, Steepheads & Ravines. Cost is $30. Contact Will Sheftall at (850) 606-5202, sheftall@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: |
April 5 |
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April 26 |
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May 2-4 |
61st Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course, Alto and Patricia Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center 2142 Shealy Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611. See link on event title for more info. |
May 7-10 |
2012 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course, Coral Springs, FL. Earn up to 20 CEUs and fully re-certify in Florida for Aquatics, Natural Areas, or Right-of-Way. See http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aw/ for details and registration. |
May 11 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Perdido River. Cost is $30. Contact Libby Johnson at (850) 475-5230, libbiej@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: |
May 23 |
UF/IFAS Mid-Florida REC Research Update & Field Day 2012, 7:45 am - 5:00 pm, Mid-Florida Research & Education Center - Apopka, FL. For details and registration see http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/FieldDay/ |
June 6 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Navarre Beach & Santa Rosa Sound. Cost is $30. Contact Chris Verlinde at (850) 623-3868, chrismv@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: |
June 14-16 |
2012 National Tree Farmer Convention, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel. The convention will be include a family and youth program for our next generation of Tree Farmers. Information on rates, optional tours, field day, and agenda at: http://www.treefarmsystem.org/tree-farmer-conventions. |
July 27-29 |
Florida Small Farms Alternative Enterprise Conference, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL 34744. See Conference web site for details: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms11/index.html |
August 22 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Ochlocknee Brackish River Swamps & Marshes. Cost is $30. Contact Will Sheftall at (850) 606-5202, sheftall@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: |
September 20 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, St. Andrews Beaches, Dunes & Bay. Cost is $30. Contact Scot Jackson at (850) 784-6105, lsj@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: |
October 11 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Tate's Hell Wet Savannas & Swamps. Cost is $30. Contact Bill Mahan at (850) 653-9337, bmahan@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: |
November 14 |
Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Torreya Bluffs, Streams & Floodplain Forests. Cost is $30. Contact Will Sheftall at (850) 606-5202, sheftall@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: |
December 10-14 |
ACES and Ecosystem Markets 2012, Marriott Harbor Beach in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The Conference will focus on Linking Science, Practice and Policy by bringing together Ecosystem Services Communities from around the United States and the globe. See link on event title for details or contact Jhanna Gilbert, (352) 392-5930, jhanna@ufl.edu |
Timber Price Update
Timber Price Update, 4th Qtr 2011
News Briefs
FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER V. 1 NO. 1 ONLINE
NEW TIMBER TAX PUBLICATION
The US Forest Service released the 2011 edition of Federal Income Tax on Timber: A Key to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions, a quick-reference guide to timber tax laws impacting woodland owners. Complete with the new tax law updates, this publication provides a timely tax reporting information for the 2011 return filing season.
Access publication here:
http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/library/taxpubfaqs.pdf
TIMBER TAX TIPS FOR 2011
Tax rules for timber vary depending on whether your woodland is personal use, investment, or business property. You must make this determination each tax year. See this link for more:
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/files/TaxTips2011.pdf
UF BIOLOGISTS SEEK HELP FINDING OUT WHAT COYOTES ARE EATING
Over the next 3 years (2012-2014), the University of Florida will be conducting a study of coyote and bobcat diets in Florida. Of particular interest is the importance of game wildlife species in the diet of these predators. Diets will be determined by examining the stomach contents of coyotes and bobcats legally harvested or obtained in Florida. We are asking for your help in obtaining legally acquired coyote and bobcat carcasses, with or without pelts. While we are interested in animals collected year-round, we are particularly interested in animals obtained during June-September. If you have at least 5 animals that you would like to provide us, you can contact Bill Giuliano at the University of Florida to arrange for pickup (352-846-0575; docg@ufl.edu). If you have fewer than 5 animals or are going to be coming through Gainesville, arrangements can be made to get carcasses from you at the University or combine your animals with others in your area for a pickup. Carcasses should be frozen in a suitable bag or container, and include the name of contributor, date harvested/obtained, and location harvested/obtained (at least to the county level). We have obtained a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for this project, and will keep information provided by you for this project anonymous to the extent possible by law. We greatly appreciate your help with this valuable study!
LEON COUNTY EXTENSION ANNOUNCES PERMACULTURE COURSES
See the course flyer at:http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu/Flyer_Permaculture%20Course%202012_ver3.pdf. To register, contact Genice Harris at (850) 606-5202, or Will Sheftall at Sheftallw@leoncountyfl.gov
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ONLINE DEER STEWARD COURSE
The program is self-paced and conducted online. It is a convenient way to learn everything about white-tailed deer from the leading experts! You will register for the program through the QDMA but will view all the program materials through Clemson University. Foresters earn 4 hous of Category 1 CFEs and 10 hours of Category 2 CFEs without ever leaving your office. You will watch videos from the comfort of your home or office and take exams, all online! This is a great opportunity to earn CFE credits on your own time! Register or learn more about QDMA and the Deer Steward Online program here:
http://www.qdma.com/programs/certify/deer-steward-courses/online-deer-steward/.
REPORT FOX SQUIRREL SIGHTINGS
The fox squirrel, named for its fox-like tail, is a charismatic mammal approximately twice the size of the common gray squirrel. The coloration of the fox squirrel is highly variable, ranging from a creamy tan to all black. In Florida, the fox squirrel can be found in almost every county, but the distribution is patchy and not well understood. To better understand fox squirrel distribution, A new research project, conducted by the University of Florida Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is asking members of the public across the state to report their fox squirrel sightings at the following website:
https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/foxsquirrel/GetLatLong.aspx
Thanks for your help! Questions?
Please Contact Courtney Hooker foxsquirrel@ifas.ufl.edu
EVENTS ONLINE
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/online_events.html