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    North Florida Research & Education Center- Suwannee Valley

    North Florida Research & Education Center- Suwannee Valley

    April 18, 2025

    Community Day at the Farm

    Come visit the best kept secret in Suwannee County. If you have ever driven by our signs and wondered what we do out here now is your chance!

    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

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

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