UF/IFAS Central Florida Livestock Agents' Group (CFLAG)

10/12/2026

🌱🐄 From Pest to Pasture

Join UF IFAS Extension Osceola County for a hands-on workshop focused on pasture mealybug management and summer forage production.

✔️ Learn from experts
✔️ See forage demonstrations
✔️ Connect with fellow producers
✔️ Earn CEUs (eligible participants)

Protect your pastures. Improve productivity. Grow your knowledge.

📍 Registration Requested
🔗 Register today!
https://Mealybug-from-pest-to-pasture.eventbrite.com

10/06/2026

🐑 Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Or looking to improve your small ruminant management skills?

Join us for Sheep and Goat Basics: What Every New Owner Needs to Know! This hands-on UF/IFAS Extension workshop is designed for new and prospective sheep and goat owners, homesteaders, hobby farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of small ruminant care.

✅ Nutrition and feeding basics
✅ Pasture and grazing management
✅ Fencing options and considerations
✅ Routine health care practices
✅ Parasite prevention and management
✅ Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
✅ Recognizing signs of parasite issues
✅ Hands-on FAMACHA® scoring demonstrations

Gain practical, research-based knowledge and hands-on experience to help keep your animals healthy, productive, and well-managed. Whether you're just getting started or wanting to build your confidence as an owner, this workshop is for you!

📅 Register today: https://SheepandGoatBasicsExtension.eventbrite.com

10/02/2026

🐔 ¿Interesado en criar gallinas en casa?
Únete a nuestro taller Guía Básica de Avicultura en el Patio y aprende sobre manejo, nutrición, bioseguridad, crianza de pollitos y más.
📅 3 de octubre de 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 St. Cloud Civic
3001 17th Street St. Cloud, FL 34769
💲 $8 por familia
¡Espacios limitados! Regístrate hoy!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guia-basica-de-avicultura-en-el-patio-manejo-y-bienestar-de-gallinas-tickets-1978827396010?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
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09/18/2026

Mark your calendas for this awesome program.
For event registration and further information, please call 863-735-1001 or email at: [email protected].

09/16/2026

Last week to get registered for the Equine Institute & Allied Trade Show happening next Thursday! To register: https://EquineInstitute2026.eventbrite.com

09/09/2026

🐔 ¿Quieres tener gallinas en casa?

Aprende todo lo necesario para comenzar con éxito: manejo, nutrición, salud, razas, diseño de gallineros, regulaciones locales y mucho más.

🥚 Esta clase cumple con los requisitos del St. Cloud Backyard Chicken Keeping Program y del Programa de Avicultura Urbana del Condado de Osceola.

¡Te esperamos!

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guia-basica-de-avicultura-en-el-patio-manejo-y-bienestar-de-gallinas-tickets-1978827396010?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

08/27/2026

🐑🐐 Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a few and want to build your confidence as an owner?

Join us for Sheep and Goat Basics: What Every New Owner Needs to Know! This hands-on UF/IFAS Extension workshop is designed for new and prospective sheep and goat owners, homesteaders, and hobby farmers looking to learn the fundamentals of small ruminant care.

We'll cover: ✅ Nutrition and feeding basics
✅ Pasture and grazing management
✅ Fencing options and considerations
✅ Routine sheep and goat care
✅ Parasite prevention and management
✅ Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
✅ How to recognize signs of parasite problems
✅ Hands-on FAMACHA® scoring demonstrations

You'll leave with practical knowledge and tools to help keep your animals healthy, productive, and well-managed while building a strong foundation for successful sheep and goat ownership.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is for you!

📍 Register today and take the first step toward becoming a confident sheep and goat owner!
https://SheepandGoatBasicsExtension.eventbrite.com

08/24/2026

The UF/IFAS South Florida Beef-Forage Program invites cattle producers to participate in an educational program focused on selecting and managing herd bulls for improved profitability and reproductive success. This collaborative program is presented in conjunction with UF/IFAS Extension agents, state specialists, and experienced cattle producers, providing participants with practical, research-based information and real-world perspectives.

Program Topics Include:

Bull Selection Do's and Don'ts – Learn proven practices for selecting herd sires while avoiding common purchasing mistakes.
Visual Bull Selection – Evaluate structural soundness, muscling, body condition, and other physical traits that influence longevity and performance.
Economics of Bull Buying – Understand the financial value of a herd bull investment and strategies to maximize return on investment.
Bull Reproductive Strategies – Review breeding soundness, fertility management, and management practices that support a successful breeding season.
Understanding Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) – Gain confidence in interpreting EPDs and using genetic information to select bulls that fit your herd's production and marketing goals.

Click the link below for more details and registration:

Join us for an educational program designed to help cattle producers make informed, profitable bull purchasing and management decisions.

08/19/2026

We're just two weeks away from this year's Small & Beginning Farmers Mini-Conference and spots are filling fast! Grab yours today to learn about starting or growing your small farm.

🚜 Direct access to experts from USDA FSA, USDA NRCS, FDACS, and your local Property Appraiser
🚜 Real-world insights from inspiring local farmers
🚜 Practical tips and guidance from UF/IFAS Extension Agents across Florida
🚜 A free Small Farms Handbook and plenty of other useful resources

Register Now 👉 bit.ly//smallfarms26