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E X T E N S I O N D I R E C T O R N O T E S K a t h e r i n e A l l e n

Randall Dasher lives on the same land that his father bought

and farmed when he moved to Suwannee County in 1948. In 1971, Randall started farming over 200 acres of the family farm where he has raised cattle, grown peanuts, seed crops, operates a seed processing facility, and since the late 80’s, has grown hydroponic crops in greenhouses. Randall Dasher stands out as a producer that has adopted a farming system that makes the most efficient use of the land, water and agricultural technol-ogy to maintain an economically viable operation that carefully follows best management practices in the Suwannee Valley. One of the most notable changes Dasher has made includes the adoption of conservation tillage practices, crop rotations, cover crops and careful selection of crops that al-low him to farm row crops without an irrigation system. Dasher has kept rainfall records at his farm dating back decades allowing him to make key water decisions, saving at least 40 million gallons of water annually. Additionally, Mr. Dasher has embraced sesame production as he believes this crop is important in dryland crop rotations. His greenhouses operate on a recirculating system that allows him to use the residual fertilizer in field crops. He is also the main supplier of fresh produce to the Farm to School program in Suwannee County. Finally, he plays an active role as a speaker at field days, serves on numerous boards in an advisory capacity, is a CARES recipient and the president of the Suwan-nee County Farm Bureau.

Helping Suwannee County Grow October - December 2015

1302 11th St. SW Live Oak, FL 32064-3611

(386) 362-2771

Suwannee County Extension’s

Suwannee County Extension Office

Volume 8 Issue 2

Important Dates 2-4

Numbers You Should Know from 2015 5

Vitamin B1 – Thiamine 6 Enrolling in 4-H Online 7 SVAEC History and Programs 8 Top Five Gardening Tips for the Autumn Season 9 Suwannee Valley Farmers Learn About BMPs 10 History and Programs

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Visit our website: www.suwannee.ifas.ufl.edu

October 2015

1 Entry Deadline for North Florida Fair 4-H Judging Contests.

1 Hamilton County Fair Events Day, 8am, Jasper .

1 4-H Farm Judging Practice, 4pm at Extension Office.

2 4-H First Executive Board Registration Deadline.

2 4-H Mayo Farm Judging Contest, 10:30am (Registration begins at 9:30am), Mayo Livestock

Pavilion.

7 4-H Workshop, 2-5pm at Extension Office.

7 Master Gardener Volunteer Training (Class #11), 8:30am-4pm at Extension Office.

7 Master Gardener Advanced Training, 9-11:30am at Extension Office.

7 Master Gardener Seed Library, 1-3pm at Live Oak Library.

8 Master Gardener Workday, Brown Bag Lunch & Alumni Meeting, 8:30am-4pm at Heritage Park.

12 Pleasant Hill (Home and Community Educators) Club Meeting, 10am at McAlpin Community

Center.

12 4-H County Council, 6:30pm at Extension Office.

13 Florida Native Plant Society, 6:30pm at Hatch Park in Branford.


14 Master Gardener Advanced Training, 9-11:30am at Extension Office


15 Home and Community Educators Council Meeting, 10am at Extension Office.

Happy Homemaker’s (Home and Community Educators) Club Meeting, 11am at Extension

Office.

16 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest Entry Deadline.

16-18 4-H First Executive Board, Camp Cherry Lake.

16, 17

& 19

Canning Classes - Register by October 9, 2015. Call Kather ine or Karen for more information

386-362-2771.

18-21 State Master Gardener Conference, Orlando.



20-22 Sunbelt Ag Expo, Moultr ie, GA. Open 8:30-5:00 Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8:30-4:00 on

Thursday. For more information, call 229-985-1968 or see Website: http://sunbeltexpo.com.

23 4-H Hay Bales Delivered. (Decoration can star t once delivered. Decorating will be October 23rd

through November 5th).

27 - 28 SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Program) This is a two night ser ies helping you with the

application process to purchase a home, along with learning how to save money and use energy efficient

appliances and products. Must attend both nights 5:30-8:30 pm. Contact Suwannee River Economic

Council to sign up 386-362-4115.




Extension Calendar

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Extension Calendar

November 2015

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2 National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe course for national food manager cer tification,

8:30am at Extension Office. Certification is good for 5 yrs. Class, exam & book $165. Must register 3

business days prior to class, no walk-ins. Bring lunch and photo ID. Call toll-free 1-888-232-8723 or

via web http://foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu.

2 4-H Club Enrollment Deadline to show a hog or steer for Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show

and Sale (SVYLSS) at the 2016 Suwannee County Fair.




4 Home and Community Educators Council Meeting, 10am at Extension Office.

4 4-H Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze Workshop, 2pm-5pm at Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension

Center (Old Research Center), 8202 CR 417, Live Oak, Florida.

5-15 North Florida Fair, Tallahassee.

6 4-H Hay Bales Judged.

9 Pleasant Hill (Home and Community Educators) Club Meeting, 10am at McAlpin Community

Center.

9 4-H County Council, 6:30pm at Extension Office.

10 Happy Homemaker’s (Home and Community Educators) Club Meeting, 10am at Extension

Office.


12 Master Gardener Workday, Brown Bag Lunch & Alumni Meeting, 8:30am-4pm at Heritage Park.

14 North Florida Fair Judging Contests, 10am (Registration begins at 9am), Tallahassee.

18 Master Gardener Volunteer Training (Class #15-Graduation), 8:30am-4pm at Extension Office.



Weight Management Program NOW in Live Oak!

Looking for a way to lose weight & get healthier? A new weight management program is now

available at the Suwannee County Extension Office in Live Oak! This no-cost healthy lifestyle

program aims to help participants lose weight, increase fitness, improve nutrition & manage

stress. Compensation for travel to sessions will be provided.

Call toll-free now for more information!! 1-888-273-5235

Classes will be held in Live Oak and start at the end of January 2016.

Extension Calendar

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December 2015

1 4-H Second Executive Board Registration Opens

1-4 4-H Hay Bale Decoration Removal (Anything left after this date will be discarded).

2 Home and Community Educator Council Meeting, 10am at Extension Office.


2 Master Gardener Seed Library, 1pm-3pm at Live Oak Library.

2 4-H Workshop, 2pm-5pm at Extension Office.

3 FCS “Dining In” campaign. Eat in with family and fr iends to save money and calor ies (go to

http://www.aafcs.org/FCSday/index.html for more information).


9 Happy Homemaker’s (Home and Community Educator) Club Meeting, 10am at Extension

Office.


12 SVYLSS Mandatory Steer Weigh-in and Hog Tagging/Ownership, Suwannee County

Fairgrounds; Steer Weigh-in 8am-9am **in-line no later than 9am**; Hog Tagging/Ownership

9:30am-11am **in-line no later than 11am**

14 Pleasant Hill (Home and Community Educator) Club Meeting, 10am at McAlpin Community

Center.

14 4-H County Council, 5pm at Exhibition II.

14 4-H Holiday Bake-off, Drop-off 8:30am-11am, Awards at 6:30pm at Exhibition II.





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Numbers You Should Know from 2015

Cathy Rogers Family and Consumer Sciences & 4-H and Youth Development Agent

There is value in paying attention to certain numbers when it comes to your health.

Here are some very important ones:

Total cholesterol = <200 Blood Pressure = 120/80

LDL = <100 A1C = <6.5

HDL = >40 (men) >50 (women) Triglycerides = <150

Blood Glucose

Fasting = 90-130

Postprandial (2 hours after meals) <180

Since I have a hard time with numbers, I will share an easy way to remember some healthy daily behaviors for

the rest of this year and next year too:

2015 = 2 Hours or less screen time

0 Sugary drinks (water instead)

1 Hour of physical activity (adults ½ hour)

5 Servings of fruits and veggies

Add 8 Hours of sleep plus 8 glasses of water and

2016 will turn out to be healthier too!

Vitamin B1 – Thiamine

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Dr. Mary Sowerby Regional Specialized Dairy Agent

Eight water soluble vitamins (which are not stored in the body) are included in what is called the

Vitamin B complex. First discovered, and hence the name Vitamin B1, was thiamine (thio-

vitamin) whose name now indicates the sulfur (thio) found in its chemical structure.

As with all vitamins, thiamine is a small compound essential to proper functioning of the body.

But it has to be eaten since it is not produced by the human body. Thiamine’s primary role is its action as a co-

enzyme – it activates or “turns on” enzymes which are proteins controlling specific biochemical processes oc-

curring in the body.

Thiamine assists in: a) the production of energy from food; b) the synthesis of nucleic acids which form DNA;

and c) the conduction of nerve impulses.1

It is normally rare to be deficient in thiamine, however people with Crohn’s disease, anorexia, alcoholism, or

undergoing kidney dialysis, or using a diuretic such as Lasix, may become deficient.2

Common symptoms of thiamine deficiency include: headache, nausea, fatigue, irritability, depression, and ab-

dominal discomfort. Thiamine is essential for proper carbohydrate digestion. Without it, pyruvic acid builds

up in the bloodstream causing difficulty breathing (because of fluid build-up on the lungs), loss of mental alert-

ness (confusion), and heart damage. These are all symptoms of a disease called beriberi, caused by thiamine

deficiency.2

Thiamine is found in most plant and animal food sources especially pork,

beef, poultry and organ meats. In addition, high quantities of thiamine are

found in: whole grain or enriched cereals and rice, legumes (peanuts, soybeans

and lentils, etc.), wheat germ, bran, brewer’s yeast, nuts and blackstrap molas-

ses.2

Thiamine is also available in many supplement forms of multivitamins, B-complex vitamins and individually.

Adult recommended daily allowances are 1.2 mg for men and 1.1 mg for women, unless pregnant or breast-

feeding when the need increases to 1.4 mg.2

The human body is a phenomenal biochemistry factory in which small amounts of essential vitamins like thia-

mine can make or break down the proper functioning of the whole system. This is why a balanced diet includ-

ing all the major food groups (meats, fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy) is essential to optimal health and

well-being.

1Nutri-Facts, Vitamin B1, http://www.nutri-facts.org/eng/vitamins/vitamin-b1-thiamin/at-a-glance/ 2Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), University of Maryland Medical Center, 2015, https://umm.edu/health/medical/

altmed/supplement/vitamin-b1-thiamine

http://www.nutri-facts.org/eng/vitamins/vitamin-b1-thiamin/at-a-glance/

https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/vitamin-b1-thiamine

https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/vitamin-b1-thiamine

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Enrolling in 4-HOnline

Brian Estevez

4-H and Youth Development Agent

We hope you are ready for another exciting year in

Suwannee County 4-H. Please remember that all youth

members and volunteers are required to enroll, or re-

enroll, for the new 4-H year at 4HOnline, the online

enrollment and event registration system of Florida 4-H.

To help ensure your first time enrollment, or your re-

enrollment, is as easy as possible, please read the

information below and contact the Suwannee County

Extension Office if you have any questions prior to

beginning the enrollment process. If this is your first year

in Florida 4-H, or it has been a few years since you have

been involved with Suwannee County 4-H, we

recommend that you contact the Extension Office before

enrolling in 4HOnline and let us know you would like to

enroll.

Visit http://florida.4honline.com to enroll for the new

4-H year! Parents and guardians are responsible for

creating and maintaining family and member profiles.

Youth should not be given passwords to access 4HOnline

profiles. When you are ready to enroll in 4HOnline, you

will create a new family profile.

FOR NEW YOUTH MEMBERS

Once your family profile is created, you may begin

adding new youth member profiles to your family

profile.

For each youth profile you will complete the Profile

Information, Authorizations, Health Form and the

Participation sections of the enrollment.

Each youth member must have a club and a project

assigned to his or her profile in the Participation

section. Some clubs have specific age and project

requirements. Therefore, you should contact your

County Extension Office to see what clubs are

available for your youth before making a selection.

When finished, click Submit Enrollment. You will be

contacted by your County 4-H Staff and/or your 4-H

Club Leader once your enrollment is reviewed and

made active for the new year!

FOR ALL MEMBERS AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS

**At any time if you lose your email or password,

contact your County Extension Office for assistance -

DO NOT SET UP ANOTHER FAMILY and/or

MEMBER PROFILE! Please write down your email

address and password and place both in a secure

location.

Step by step instructions for enrollment in 4HOnline

are available at the 4HOnline homepage: http://

florida.4honline.com

FOR RETURNING YOUTH MEMBERS AND

ADULT VOLUNTEERS

DO NOT establish another family or member profile

in4HOnline if you are a returning 4-H member. Log

into 4HOnline with your family email address and

password.** Click edit next to the individuals you

wish to re-enroll.

Review profile information very carefully and update

all required information in the Profile Information,

Authorizations, Health Form and the Participation

sections of the enrollment.


contacted by your County 4-H Staff and/or your 4-H

Club Leader once your enrollment is reviewed and

made active for the new year!

FOR NEW ADULTS WANTING TO VOLUNTEER

All potential volunteers must complete an

application. Your 4HOnline enrollment is

considered your application. Create a new family

profile, unless members of your household are

already members.

Once a family profile is setup, you will then add an

individual adult profile. Complete all sections of the

enrollment, including the Screening section.

Make sure that you answer “yes” to the “are you a

volunteer” question when completing the enrollment

sections. This will allow you to see the enrollment

fields that are relevant for volunteers.


contacted by your County 4-H Staff with further

instructions for completing any required background

screenings and

required volunteer

trainings.

http://florida.4honline.com



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UF/IFAS SUWANNEE VALLEY AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION CENTER History and Programs

Robert C. Hochmuth

Regional Specialized Extension Agent, Vegetable Crops/Center Director-SVAEC

Did you ever wonder about the history and mission of the Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center

(SVAEC) located in Suwannee County on County Road 136 between Live Oak and White Springs? SVAEC is an

Extension demonstration unit of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).

The Center was created by the Florida Legislature in 1947 and began operation on November 1, 1950 as the Suwan-

nee Valley Agriculture Experiment Station. In the early days, the primary objective of the Experiment Station was

to serve the producers of flue-cured tobacco, cotton, soybeans, peanuts, corn, and pasture forages in Columbia, Dix-

ie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and Union Counties. When the University of

Florida Experiment Station became operational, it did not own its land but had to depend on area farmers to allow

research and demonstration activities on land they owned. Most of this work was done on farms in Columbia, Ham-

ilton, and Suwannee Counties. It was not until 1953 that the Experiment Station had land of its own when a 300-

acre farm was purchased near Live Oak creating the current Center location. The farm site, including Dexter Lake,

is approximately six miles east of Live Oak on Highway 136 and was selected because it contained a wide variation

in soil types permitting work with all crops germinate to the area. During the 1980s, the programmatic emphasis and direction of the SVAEC began to shift in response to the ongoing

transition of agriculture in the Suwannee Valley area. At that time, the program at the SVAEC was no longer only

agronomic crop and livestock driven, but added emphasis on developing profitable alternative agricultural opportu-

nities for the diverse Suwannee Valley agricultural producers. To this end, the primary mission of the SVAEC in

the late 1980s, and continuing today, is to develop and demonstrate technology appropriate to the needs of produc-

tion agricultural clientele in the Suwannee Valley area of Northeast Florida. To accomplish this mission, applied

research and demonstration programs are in place or are being planned toward the development of an interdiscipli-

nary farming systems research and extension approach, including agricultural economics and marketing to solving

real problems of farmers on their farms. The Center serves a very important and large part of Florida’s agriculture.

In fact, the Suwannee Valley region has 8,833 farms of the state’s total of 47,740 farms which is 18.5% of all farms

in Florida (nearly one in every 5 farms in Florida). The market value of livestock and crops sold in this Suwannee

Valley region is just under $1 billion and represents about 11.5% of all crop and livestock sales in Florida.

SUWANNEE VALLEY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER

MAJOR PROGRAMS There are three Regional Specialized Extension Agent positions located at SVAEC including: Bob Hochmuth, Veg-

etable Crops; Patrick Troy, Agronomic Row Crops; and Kevin Athearn, Agribusiness and Marketing. The Center

has been designated as an extension demonstration unit focusing on demonstration and applied research projects

supporting county Extension programs in NE Florida. Research projects are carried out at SVAEC under direction

of research faculty mainly from Gainesville, but also from NFREC-Quincy. In 2015, over $31 million in grants and

contracts were, in part, supported by the SVAEC unit. In 2015, at least 42 projects encompassing over 50 different

UF/IFAS state and county faculty as PIs and Co-PIs were represented at SVAEC; in addition, the Center hosted the

work of at least 25 graduate students and 2 UF Interns. Programmatic efforts at Suwannee Valley AEC are mostly

covered under three thrust areas as follows: 1. Environmental and Sustainable Agricultural Research and Demonstration

a. Water and nutrient Best Management Practices (BMP) in crop production.

b. Cover cropping and soil management.

c. Weed biology and management.

d. Forage crops.

e. Integrated pest management systems.

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Top Five Gardening Tips for the Autumn Season

Carolyn Saft

Horticulture & Environmental Agent

The fall season is welcomed in with the thought of cooler

temperatures and lower humidity. I have already com-

piled my “to do” list for my yard so that I can catch up

on projects that didn’t get done because it was just too

hot. I am looking forward to completing some chores

without the assistance of the pesky mosquitoes and gnats

that drive me absolutely crazy! The tips below should

help keep your lawn and landscape looking good.

1. If you have had a history of winter annual weeds like

lawn burrweed (spurweed), chickweed, Asiatic hawks

beard, henbit, annual bluegrass or wild geranium, then

plan on applying your pre-emergent herbicide during ear-

ly October. Keep in mind that pre-emergent herbicides

prevent weed seeds from germinating. If the seeds have

already started sprouting, then the pre-emergent herbi-

cide is ineffective. Pre-emergent herbicides must be ap-

plied at the right time to be effective. Apply when

nighttime temps are 55°F –60°F for 4–5 days. Avoid

"weed and feed" products. To avoid injury to your lawn,

follow the label directions precisely.

2. There is no need to apply a “winterize” fertilizer to

your lawn. For fall fertilization, be sure that the third

number is equal to the first number on the fertilizer bag.

It is important to give the lawn equal amounts of nitrogen

and potassium to help the lawns with cold tolerance.

Look for an analysis like; 15-2-15 or 10-0-10. Lawns do

not require much phosphorus (the middle number) and

most soils have ample phosphorus present for turfgrass to

do well.

3. Set your sprinkler timer to run only one time per week.

Apply ¾” of water per application. Now is also a good

time to calibrate your sprinkler system. We have calibra-

tion kits and simple instructions available for your use in

our office. Just stop by and we’ll be happy to help you.

4. Watch for brown patch and large patch, fungal diseas-

es that cause areas of grass to turn brown. Since treat-

ment is difficult, prevention with proper cultural practic-

es is key. The disease becomes active when the soil tem-

perature, measured 2–4 in. deep, is between 65°F and

75°F and goes dormant when the weather warms in May.

5. Soon our deciduous trees will become leafless and

yards fade from verdant green to yellowish tan so our

lawns and landscapes look kind of blah. Add a little pi-

zazz to your yard by adding a few colorful annuals to

your space near driveways and walkways where you will

see them often. Plant digitalis (foxglove), petunia, chry-

santhemum, and shasta daisy during the fall to brighten

up your yard. Avoid purchasing warm season annuals

such as impatiens, torenia and coleus as they will not tol-

erate our winter temperatures.

These tips will help keep your lawn and landscape in

good shape as we head into the winter season. Rise and

shine early so you can get a few things done in the morn-

ing before your favorite football teams start to play in the

afternoon.

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Yikes, burrweed also known as spurweed can be a real pain in

the feet! This horrible weed looks innocent until it sends out

seed pods with little spurs on them. Good cultural practices and

prevention are key to keep this weed at bay.

Suwannee Valley Farmers Learn About BMPs From UF Research

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Amidst typical summer afternoon rains, 86 farmers and stakeholders met August 17th at the Suwannee Valley Agri-

cultural Extension Center (SVAEC) in Live Oak to discuss Best Management Practices (BMPs) for corn, peanut

and sesame. The Center continues to expand the number of applied research

projects it hosts to meet farmers’ needs for productivity in North Florida. First off, participants enjoyed a catered meal sponsored by Tri-County Irrigation

and were encouraged by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Ser-

vices (FDACS) Assistant Ag Commissioner, Mike Joyner, to dialog with UF/

IFAS Extension to better understand and implement conservation efforts. Then,

riding tractor-drawn trolleys from plot to plot, participants got to see and interact

with four University of Florida teams doing on-farm trials. Presenters included

Dr. Michael Dukes from the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Depart-

ment who talked about monitoring irrigation and fertility in corn and peanut; Dr.

Diane Rowland, Agronomy Department, and Elena Toro, Suwannee County Ex-

tension Agent discussing the potential for sesame as a summer crop in North

Florida; Dr. Nick Dufault, Department of Plant Pathology, and Keith Wynn, Hamilton County Extension Agent re-

viewing their on-farm trial for peanut fungicide programs; and the peanuts breeder Dr. Barry Tillman, North Flori-

da Research and Education Center, who discussed potential new varieties.

With diverse funding from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), US Department of Agriculture

(USDA), FDACS, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD), Florida Department of Environ-

mental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Peanut Producers Association, many of the experiments are aimed at quan-

tifying nitrogen and water budgets for their respective crops. As the Suwannee Basin Management Action Plan ap-

proaches completion, collection of critical data from soil cores, moisture sensors, plant tissue, and final yields will

be instrumental to meeting EPA Clean Water Act monitoring mandates. Beginning with this data, on-farm projects

will be expanded to create relevant and valid recommendations for compliance with impending regulations. Field

Days and crop-specific protocols will enable greater farmer adoption of these new technologies and cost-share pro-

grams. Other participants vested in the outcome of these efforts include the Florida Farm Bureau, the Suwannee

River Partnership, Natural Resource Conservation Service, local Soil and Water Conservation Districts and local

Mobile Irrigation Labs. These groups along with various environmental groups anticipate such research will con-

currently advance their stewardship focus to protect the Suwannee River Basin watershed.

Patrick Troy Regional Specialized Agent, Rural and Agribusiness Development

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2. Small Farms and Alternative Crops Research and Demonstration a. Field vegetable and specialty crops.

b. Sustainable fruit and nut crops.

c. Organic and sustainable vegetable cropping systems.

d. Greenhouse, protected agriculture, and hydroponic crops.

3. Agricultural Economics, Marketing, and Regulations

a. Crop and enterprise budgets.

b. Marketing strategies for alternative crops.

c. Entrepreneurial skill development.

d. Agricultural regulations and farm food safety.

Vitamin E UF/IFAS SUWANNEE VALLEY AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION CENTER

History and Programs (continued from page 8)

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OPERATION CLEANSWEEP 2015-2016 Statewide Pesticide Pick-up

Operation Cleansweep is a mobile pesticide collection program that provides a safe way to

dispose of cancelled, suspended, and unusable pesticides.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: SHANNON TURNER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AND CONSUMER SERVICES

TOLL-FREE NUMBER: (877) 851-5285

EMAIL: [email protected]

CLEANSWEEP WEBSITE: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/cleansweep-pesticides/

Examples of Cleansweep Partners and Representatives: Florida Peanut Producers Association Florida Turf Grass Association

Florida Farm Bureau Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Turf Grass Producers of Florida Cooperative

Certified Pest Control Operators Assoc. of FL Florida Pest Management Association

Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association Florida Tomato Committee

Florida Forestry Association Florida Citrus Mutual

Florida Landscape Maintenance Association Florida Department of Environmental Protection

FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association

Up to 750 lbs!

"An Equal Opportunity Institution

"For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact our office at least five working days prior

to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request. For the hearing impaired, please contact the

Florida Relay Center Service at 1-800-955-8771.

Use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. It is not a guarantee or

warranty of product named and does not signify approval to the exclusion of others of suitable composition.

The Master Gardener volunteers at the Extension

office are in need of 4” and 6” used plastic pots

for a project they are working on.

If you have any pots that can be donated, drop

them off at the Extension office or give us a call

at (386) 362-2771 and we will gladly come pick them up! If you have

any questions, please contact Carolyn Saft or Kasey Bass.

Katherine Allen, County Extension Director

(CED) /Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS)

Cathy Rogers, Agent, FCS & 4-H

Bonnie Box, Program Assistant, Family

Nutrition Program (FNP)

Karen McGalliard, Administrative Aide, FCS/

Administration

Brian Estevez, Agent, 4-H/Youth Development

Carolyn Saft, Agent, Horticulture/Master

Gardener Volunteer Coordinator

Kasey Stewart-Bass, Staff Assistant, 4-H/

Horticulture

Mary Sowerby, Regional Specialized Agent,

Dairy

Pam Burke, Administrative Aide, Dairy

Elena Toro, Agent, Agriculture/Natural

Resources

Diane McMillan, Staff Assistant, Agr iculture

Bob Hochmuth, Regional Specialized Agent,

Vegetables Crops/Center Director-SVAEC

Patrick Troy - Regional Specialized Agent, Rural

and Agribusiness Development

Dr. Keven Athearn - Regional Specialized Agent,

The Suwannee County Economic Development Office connects local resources with opportunities

to deliver economic growth. It works to cultivate and expand existing businesses as well as promote

commercial real estate to attract new business. The Economic Development Office helps market

county assets.

If you are looking for an advocate for development projects to ensure the growth of our county’s tax base and the creation of employment

opportunities for the residents of Suwannee County, contact Dr. Alvin Jackson via phone 386-364-1700, email [email protected] or

check out the new website http://floridasnewfrontier.com. It is the Suwannee County Economic Development Office’s mission to strive

for a balanced economic environment that will enhance the economic prosperity and quality of life throughout the county.

Used pot Donations needed!

DID YOU KNOW

U.S. farmers are some of the

top providers of food world-

wide — each one feeds him-

self or herself and 155 more

folks.

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