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    North Florida Research & Education Center- Suwannee Valley

    North Florida Research & Education Center- Suwannee Valley

    CELEBRATING

    75th ANNIVERSARY

    Alot has changed in the past 75 years!

    IMPACTS!

    SERVING FLORIDA & BEYOND

    This Center supports 75 projects each year. To learn more about our Research and Extension Programs and the impacts beyond Suwannee County, click below.

    EXCELLENCE!

    FARM FACILITY

    The NFREC-SV farm serves as a research facility. Its strategic location attracts faculty and agents as an effective site to perform science-based trials.

    Hydroponics

    Protected AG

    The greenhouses and other protected structures are a popular component to the diverse types of agricultural production systems implemented here.

    Niche Markets

    Emerging Enterprises

    Specialty crops play a vital role in diversifying small farms, enhancing agricultural sustainability as well as offering unique market opportunities.

    Admin Office

    7580 County Road 136
    Live Oak, FL 32060
    Phone (386) 362-1725
    Fax (352) 846-6617

    Farm & Conference Room

    8202 County Road 417
    Live Oak, FL 32060

    Hours

    Monday- Friday
    8:00am- 5:00pm

    Upcoming Events

    BLOGS

    “The Blue Dye Don’t Lie”: Lessons from 30 Years Beneath the Soil Surface.
    READ MORE

    Sustainable Silage Production: Nitrogen Reduction through Modern Ag Practices in the Suwannee Valley.
    READ MORE

    Join Us for the Master Irrigator Drip Irrigation Short Course – Nov. 13th, 2025.
    READ MORE

    Harvesting tomatoes at tunnel
    Jason Merrick showing drone
    Mathews Paret at carrot field day
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