COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
As the outreach arm of the University’s land-grant mission, our role in taking the University to the People is the foundation of FAMU Cooperative Extension. A thriving Florida economy will require empowered and well-informed citizens and workers. FAMU Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic profitability and sustainability as well as social well-being. We bring experience and research-based solutions to help individuals, families and communities thrive in Florida’s ever-changing economy.
An expanded knowledge base, innovations for families, farmers and business leaders, positive leadership and development for youth, and community and economic development opportunities are just part of FAMU Cooperative Extension’s approach to meet challenges and make contributions to the state of Florida and the world that are bold and exceed all expectations. As a unit of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, FAMU is also a cooperative partner with USDA National Institute of Agriculture, University of Florida Institute of Food & Agriculture (1862), and state and local entities.
Vonda H. Richardson Director/Associate Administrator
What We Do
As the front door to the University, Extension professionals provide expert level direct technical assistance and education in the following areas:
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Responding to the needs of Florida’s youth by preparing them to successfully face the challenges affiliated with adulthood.
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Increasing awareness and efficient use of Florida’s natural resources, delivering high quality educational programs for small-scale agricultural producers, and maintaining sustainable and profitable businesses, farms and communities.
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Building capacity and promoting economic vitality in local communities.
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Providing individuals and families with the knowledge and skills that promote vibrant, healthy and financially independent lives.
What We Offer
- AgriSTEM
- Cloverbuds
- Food Science Summer Enrichment Camp
- Insect Science
- Nature Explorer
- 2022 Calendar of Events
- Entomology Research Internship
- Application
- Training Schedule
- AEA Extension Today Newsletter
- Extension Strikes Magazine
- 2021 Spring-Summer
- 2021 Winter
- 2022 April-June
- Extension Strike Magazine Summer Edition 2023
- Fact Sheets
- Landscape Extension
- Cabling and Bracing
- Cold Damage in Landscape
- Common Beggar's Tick - Bidens alba
- Cycas Revoluta - The Sago Palm
- Designing Your Landscape
- Florida Lubber Grasshopper
- Getting Trees Hurricane Ready
- Getting Ready for Hurricane Season
- Going Native
- Goldenrod
- Home Composting
- Installing the Landscape Design
- Invasive Species
- Lichens
- Managing Your New Landscape
- Pine Bark Beetles in Florida
- Pollinators in the Garden
- Preventing Horticultural Homicide
- Pruning Brochure
- Pruning for Flowers and Fruit
- Pruning Palms Brochure with Figures
- Selecting the Correct Plant
- Soil the Home for Plants
- Southern Pine Beetle
- Spanish Moss
- Structural Tree Management
- Tree Liabilities
- Understanding Pesticide Labels
- Understanding Plant Labels
- Why Did My Pesticide Fail
- Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
- Certified Arborist-International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Certified Horticultural Professional-Florida Nursery Growers & Landscapers Association (FNGLA)
- General Horticulture
- Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)
- Master Goat and Sheep Certification
Education and Training Centers
Committed to excellence in education, the centers are learning spaces designed to train individuals, families and farmers.
FAMU largest outdoor classroom boasts 267 acres of forested and grazing farm land, crop land and natural areas.
Multi-purpose learning facility serving community and families.
Learning facility that fosters entrepreneurship, community development and economic vitality.
