Homesteading skills are all about self-sufficiency. You'll find programs here about growing your own food, raising backyard poultry, food preservation, and more. Reach out to us if there is a topic you'd like us to add: polk@ifas.ufl.edu
Events in this collection
Vegetable Gardening - Get Growing!
Mon, May 18, 10:30 AM
Free
Growing and Cooking: Summer Style
Tue, May 26, 10:00 AM
Free
Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026
Thu, May 28, 9:00 AM
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Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter
Fri, Jul 24, 8:30 AM
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2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop
Thu, Aug 6, 5:30 PM
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Lunch & Learn: What's Bugging Your Garden?
Tue, Aug 11, 12:00 PM
Free
Introduction to Florida Urban Agriculture 2026
Thu, Apr 9, 5:30 PM
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Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop
Thu, Aug 7, 5:30 PM
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Home Food Preservation Water Bath and Pressure Canning
Discover the power of research-based learning with UF/IFAS Extension Polk County by following our Eventbrite page.We offer a wide range of programs designed to enhance your life, home, and community, such as:Natural Resources and Conservation programs covering urban forestry, invasive species, and aquatic ecosystemsResidential Horticulture, including lawngrass management, beneficial insects, and the Master Gardener programFlorida-Friendly Landscaping program with a focus on drought-tolerant options and waterfront protectionFamily and Consumer Science topics like chronic disease management and healthy eatingSmall Farms programs cover practices such as beekeeping and backyard poultry and livestockPesticide applicators can access license testing, CEU classes, and exam prep coursesFollow our page and stay up-to-date on our diverse offerings!UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
