The following classes are hosted by the University of Florida/Osceola County Extension Services office and are free unless stated otherwise.Visit www.ocfcs.eventbrite.com.

• From 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, Spring Vegetable Gardening, at Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park, Kiss.

Learn the basics of growing vegetables in Florida, different vegetable seasons, common pests and diseases that may attack your crops.

Visit http://ocagriculture.eventbrite.com/.

• From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, Beekeeping: Is it for me? At Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee.

Taught by a backyard beekeeper, this presentation covers the basic considerations for potential beekeepers: legal aspects, space needs, risks, startup costs, time requirements for hive maintenance, and Q & A.

Visit http://ocagriculture.eventbrite.com/.

• From 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 29 – Feb. 26, Master Wildlifer Online, at Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee.

Landowners, land managers and wildlife enthusiasts can learn how to manage wildlife on their land by participating in the live online webinar format.

A panel of renowned wildlife biologists, conservation experts and habitat managers for educational sessions on wildlife ecology and management and will include sessions on white-tailed deer, coyote, wild hog, non-game wildlife conservation and wild turkey.

For more information on this program contact Eleanor.

Visit http://www.clemson.edu/extension/natural_resources/master_wildlifer.

• From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, Beekeeping: Is it for me?, at Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee. Taught by a backyard beekeeper, this presentation covers the basic considerations for potential beekeepers: legal aspects, space needs, risks, startup costs, time requirements for hive maintenance, and a question and answer session. Visit http://ocagriculture.eventbrite.com/.

• From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, Growing for Market, at Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee. Interested in growing produce to sell at farmer’s markets? Select Osceola County markets are now specializing in offering locally grown and crafted products. In this workshop, we’ll give an overview of growing tips for market farming, what consumers want to buy, question and answer time, and more. Visit http://ocagriculture.eventbrite.com/.

• From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, Intro to Beekeeping, at Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee. Taught by a backyard beekeeper, this seminar offers an overview of how to acquire your own bee colony: what tools and supplies are needed, handling bees, and more. It is recommended that participants attend a, “Beekeeping: is it for me?” presentation prior to this seminar. Participants receive the 244pg. “Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees.” Registration deadline is Jan. 16. Fees apply. Visit http://ocagriculture.eventbrite.com/.

• From 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, Spring Vegetable Gardening, at Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee. Learn the basics of growing vegetables in Florida, different vegetable seasons, common pests and diseases that may attack your crops. Visit http://ocagriculture.eventbrite.com/.

• From 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 29 – Feb. 26, Master Wildlifer Online. Landowners, land managers and wildlife enthusiasts can learn how to manage wildlife on their land by participating in the live online webinar format. A panel of renowned wildlife biologists, conservation experts and habitat managers will hold sessions on white-tailed deer, coyote, and more. Visit http://www.clemson.edu/extension/natural_resources/master_wildlifer/.