Agriculture

The Osceola County Extension Service provides research based information to agricultural producers. Cattle and citrus are the major agricultural commodities produced in Osceola County. The county ranks number one in Florida beef production and has 17,000 acres of citrus. Information on subjects ranging from aquaculture to weed control is available at the Extension Service Office.

Forage & Forage Production

Interested in learning more about forages available for grazing animals and receiving up-to-date information and research on forage plants, pasture management, forage uses, supplies and the weather, visit ..

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) can be obtained from attending Pest Control Certification Classes in Florida. More..

Pesticides

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Fall Florida Equine Management School Upcoming Short Course for Horse Owners

Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, 2009

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
(located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192)

We will be offering a live interactive video short course for horse owners. The course will be offered in four sessions from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., on the following dates:

• Health – Monday, September 14th
   (“Signs of a Healthy Horse” and “Preventative Health Care”)
• Basic Nutrition – Monday, September 28th
   (“Horse Pasture Management” and “Nutrition-Requirements, Matching Hay, Feed and Forage to Available Resources”)
• Pasture – Monday, October 12th
   (“Poisonous Weeds ID” and “Weed Control in Pastures and Safety for Horses”)
• Facilities and Safety – Monday, October 26th
   (“Equine Emergencies and First Aid” and “Fencing and Layout of Barns”)

There will be a fee of $40 per farm to cover the cost of reference books for the entire course. Please call Sandra at (321) 697-3000 to register. The registration deadline is Thursday, September 10th. Don’t miss this opportunity to get some new ideas to use on your operation.

The How, What and Why of Strategic Deworming for Your Horse - September 15th

Topics of discussion will include the most current information concerning equine health and deworming protocols. Extension Services will be offering a Fall Equine Series on other informative topics, which include nutrition requirements, horse pasture management, weed control in pastures and safety for horses, equine emergencies/first aid, and fencing and layout of barns.  For more information and registration call 321-697-3000.