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Friday, March 29, 2024

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Learn How to Raise Backyard Chickens

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Ashley Stonecipher will cover various aspects of chicken care, including chicken breeds, proper housing, general health care, nutrition, food safety, and determining if your property is suitable for raising backyard poultry. The registration fee is $15 per household; each registration is applicable to all family members residing at the same address. Registration and payment can […]

Spring Edible Plant Sale

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

A wide variety of tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplants and herbs will be available for purchase. A limited number of flowering plants will be on hand. Bring a wagon. Cash or checks payable to the University of Florida, only. Call 386-822-5778.

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Volusia County residents can get two native Florida trees for free. The trees, with a bare root, will be 1-2 feet tall. Proof of residency required. The event will continue while supplies last. For more information, contact the Environmental Management Division at 386-736-5927.

Prep Your Fall Garden

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Urban Horticulture Agent Brittany Council-Morton will address site and plant selection, seed saving, pests and disease management, proper fertilization and troubleshooting tips. Fee: $10. Register at https://fallsavortheflavor.eventbrite.com by Sept. 15. Call the UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County at 386-822-5778.

Learn How to Raise Backyard Chickens

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Keeping chickens and producing your own eggs in suburban and urban settings is therapeutic and has become quite popular. Ashley Stonecipher, an agent with the UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County, will discuss chicken breeds, proper housing, general health care, nutrition, manure management, food safety, and how to find out if your property is approved for raising […]

Plant Faire

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

A variety of plants will be available for purchase, including Florida native plants, butterfly- and humminghird-attracting plants, shrubs, roses and more. A Master Gardener booth will be on-site for questions. Bring a wagon or cart to carry off plants. Cash or checks only. All proceeds support educational programming. Call 386-822-5778.

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Recycle Election Signs

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Keep unwanted election signs out of the landfill! Election signs are Plastic No. 5 and are not recycled by most recyclers. Volusia County and its partners have arranged for them to be recycled by a specialized recycling center. Participants will collect signs at the drop-off location, separate signs and stakes, bundle them, and load them […]

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Recycle Election Signs

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Keep unwanted election signs out of the landfill! Election signs are Plastic No. 5 and are not recycled by most recyclers. Volusia County and its partners have arranged for them to be recycled by a specialized recycling center. Participants will collect signs at the drop-off location, separate signs and stakes, bundle them, and load them […]

Meet the Candidates Hob Nob

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Presented by the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce & Orange City Alliance. Meet candidates for the upcoming elections. Cast a vote in the straw poll. Free.

Saw Palmetto Berries

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Saw palmetto grows wild in Florida’s natural areas, and harvesting the plant’s berries has been part of the state’s rich history since before 1575. Landowners who are planning to harvest, sell, buy and/or lease their property out to harvesters are invited. Participants can learn about mandatory permits and regulations. Speakers will include representatives from the […]

Green Industries Best Management Practices Certification Training Session

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

This session is appropriate for employees in the lawn-care, pest-control and landscape industries, as well as city and county parks, planning, environmental management, and water-quality staff. This course is a requirement for the Limited Urban Fertilizer license. Instructors will teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. Pesticide […]

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

During the 24th annual Master Gardener Plant Faire at the Volusia County Agricultural Center. Bring a wagon, and choose from a variety of Florida natives, including butterfly and hummingbird plants, herbs and edibles, native plants, perennials and trees. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the landscape potential of the available plants. […]

Turfgrass-Management Class

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Lawn-care professionals can gain continuing-education credits for lawn-care management. University of Florida/Volusia County Extension agents and specialists will discuss insects, diseases, new turf varieties and best-management practices. Two continuing-education credits will be awarded to participants seeking licensure in Limited Certification Lawn and Ornamental, Limited Certification Commercial Landscape Maintenance, and Limited Urban Fertilizer. Fee: $45, includes […]

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Bring a wagon, and choose from a variety of Florida natives, including butterfly and hummingbird plants, herbs and edibles, native plants, perennials and trees. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the landscape potential of the available plants. Purchases may be made with cash or check only. Admission and parking are […]

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

The gardeners, who are trained volunteers for the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension, will sell a variety of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and herbs, along with fruit trees and a limited number of flowering plants. Purchases can be made with cash or checks only. Parking and admission are free. Call Cyndi Rabey or Brittany Council-Morton at […]

Pesticide CEU Day

Volusia County Agricultural Center 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Pesticide-application workers can earn up to six continuing-education units. Theme: The Old West. Keynote speaker Dr. Marc Branham, a leading authority on fireflies, will discuss the insects’ habitats, systematics, mating and species diversity. Other topics include field buffers, new plant selections for the landscape, mitigation pesticide exposure, weed control and commonsense landscape tactics. Fee: $60, […]