Submitted by UF-IFAS Osceola County Extension Services
Here is a list of the upcoming events and classes offered by the UF-IFAS Osceola County Extension Servies office. Some events are virtual, some are in person at Osceola Heritage Park or other locations. Some are free and some have a fee and require registration; note the instructions for each class.
Starting Your Own Cottage Food Business
Sept. 10, 10 a.m.noon, UF|IFAS Extension Osceola County Registration: http://oc agriculture.eventbrite.com Cottage Foods are low-risk foods that you are allowed to make at home and sell. Florida Cottage Food law was recently revised, expanding opportunities for food entrepreneurs. Learn about these exciting new changes and how to start your own cottage food operation. Fee
Beekeeping: Is it for me?
Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m., Online Register: http://oc agriculture.eventbrite.com Find out if beekeeping would be a good hobby or business for you! We cover the basic considerations for potential beekeepers: startup costs, legal aspects, space needs, physical requirements, risks, equipment needed, and time requirements for hive maintenance. Please take this class before attending the in-person Intro to Beekeeping series in October.
Bee-licious Honey Sept. 15, 6-7 p.m., Hart Memorial Library, Kissimmee Register: http://oc agriculture.eventbrite.com/ Come learn about the amazing honey bee, sample Florida honeys, and find out how you can protect our valuable pollinators.
Osceola County 4-H Horse Program Open House
Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., UF|IFAS Extension Osceola County Stop horsing around and join us to learn more about the Osceola County 4-H Program. Meet our 4-H program members, volunteers, and get your questions answered. If you are between the ages of 8-18 and have an interest in horses, this is a program you will love! Make friends, gain horse knowledge, improve leadership skills and learn public speaking.
A Home of Your Own, First Time Homebuyer (en Espanol)
Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., UF|IFAS Extension Osceola County Register: https://ocfcs. eventbrite.com, $10.+ Fees
This class addresses the ins and outs of buying/building a home. Participants will learn how to prepare _nancially, select a home, negotiate price, review contract and what to expect at closing
Green Industry Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Quality
Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $10.00, Zoom Online http://occeu.event brite.com This class will provide CEUs only. Testing if needed is available on the state website. Maximum of four CEU’s. Two of each of the following is provided. Core, Commercial L & O, Limited L & O, Limited Urban Fertilizer, O & T, Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Private Applicator.
Árboles Osceola – Arboles con Flores para su jardín
Sept. 29, 6-7 p.m.
Es necesario registrarse en: http://ocagriculture. eventbrite.comDurante la clase vamos a discutir los pasos básicos para plantar, cuidar y establecer un árbol. Además, hablaríamos de árboles en orales que pueden realzar tu jardín. Después de asistir a la clase, te llevarías a casa un hermoso árbol.
Virtual Event: A Home of Your Own, First Time Homebuyer – 2-Evening Classes (English)
Oct. 6 & 13, 5-9 p.m.,
$10+ Fees https://ocfcs.eventbrite.com
This class addresses the ins and outs of buying/building a home. Participants will learn how to prepare _nancially, select a home, negotiate price, review contract and what to expect at closing.
Keeping Backyard Chickens
Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Cloud Registration: http://oc agriculture.eventbrite.com
Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production. Topics include: Chicken breeds, raising chicks, designing coops and pens, and chicken health and nutrition. Fee applies.
Intro to Beekeeping series
Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 6-8 p.m., UF|IFAS Extension Services-Osceola Register: http://oc agriculture.eventbrite.com
This series will give you the basic knowledge to get started with your beekeeping hobby or business. You will learn about the components of a hive, how a bee colony lives, how to use beekeeping tools and protective gear, and how to acquire and manage your own bee colonies.
Trees Osceola – Flowering Trees for Your Garden
Oct. 15, 10-11 a.m., UF/ IFAS Extension Osceola County, OHP Registration is required at: http://ocagriculture.eventbrite.com
During the class we are going to discuss the basic steps of planting, care and establishing a tree. In addition, we would talk about owering trees that can enhance your garden. A r attending the class, you would take home a beautiful owering tree.
Árboles Osceola – Árboles Frutales para su Jardín
Oct. 29, 1-2 p.m., UF/ IFAS Extension Osceola County, OHP Es necesario registrarse en: http://ocagriculture. eventbrite.com Growing fruit trees in Central Florida can be a little challenging and frustrating because our Subtropical climate. During the class we are going to be talking about trees that you can add to your garden and enjoy harvesting fruits. We are going to be talking about selecting site and correct trees and planting.
Wildlife Habitat
Nov, 19, 10-11 a.m., UF/ IFAS Extension Osceola County, OHP, $5
Registration is required at: http://ocagriculture. eventbrite.com With the rapid urban growth, the wildlife is losing some of the key plants. During class we would talk about the importance of adding plants in the garden to provide some food and shelter to the Florida Wildlife.
Adding Color to Your Garden
Nov. 19, 1-2 p.m., UF/ IFAS Extension Osceola County, OHP, $5 Registration is required at: http://ocagriculture. eventbrite.com Color is a wonderful asset to a garden. During this class you are going to learn about low maintenance and Florida Friendly plants to add in your garden to add color.
