# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Persimmon Field Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Please join us for the 2026 Persimmon Field Day at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center on October 14th!About this EventPlease join us for the Persimmon Field Day on Wednesday, October 14th from 8:30 - 11:30AM at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center (155 Research Road, Quincy, FL).This is a free workshop on growing persimmons in North Florida! Attendees will be able to visit the persimmon grove to see how trees are grown, maintained, and harvested as well as sample different persimmon varieties! Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so please register using the link below or by calling 850-875-7255 to reserve your spot!TENTATIVE AGENDA:(ALL TIMES EASTERN)9:00: Welcome and Introduction, Danielle Williams, UF/IFAS Extension Gadsden County9:05: Growing Persimmons: From Planting to Harvest Success: Dr. Muhammad Shahid, UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center9:30: Propagation and Promising Varieties: Dr. Tim Hartman, Texas A&M9:55: Persimmon Insect Pests, Dr. Xavier Martini: UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center10:15: Major Diseases and Their Management: Dr. Sanju Kunwar, UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center10:10: Load on the Trolleys and Travel to the Field10:20: Pruning and Plant Care After Harvesting10:30: Fruit Picking and Tasting10:45: Load Trolleys and Travel Back to Conference RoomFor more information, please contact Danielle Williams at 850-875-7255The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/quincy/2026-persimmon-field-day/100001994985300738 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: UF/IFAS North Florida Reseach and Education Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Quincy - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: UF/IFAS North Florida Reseach and Education Center - **lat**: 30.5451247 - **long**: -84.59284650000001 - **full address**: UF/IFAS North Florida Reseach and Education Center, 155 Research Road, Quincy, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Persimmon Field Day - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/128c90bf0a3652912eb738cec7cb105b6c29424edfa8d17ea98a8674e23753dd-rimg-w1200-h800-dce88818-gmir.jpg?v=1786329966 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Persimmon Field Day being held? - **A:** 2026 Persimmon Field Day takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am at UF/IFAS North Florida Reseach and Education Center, 155 Research Road, Quincy, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Persimmon Field Day? - **A:** 2026 Persimmon Field Day is organized by UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Persimmon Field Day is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Quincy, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Persimmon Field Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "2026 Persimmon Field Day", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/128c90bf0a3652912eb738cec7cb105b6c29424edfa8d17ea98a8674e23753dd-rimg-w1200-h800-dce88818-gmir.jpg?v=1786329966", "startDate": "2026-10-14T08:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-10-14T11:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/quincy/2026-persimmon-field-day/100001994985300738", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "UF/IFAS North Florida Reseach and Education Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "155 Research Road", "postalCode": "32351", "addressLocality": "Quincy", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "30.5451247", "longitude": "-84.59284650000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Please join us for the 2026 Persimmon Field Day at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center on October 14th!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-10", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-14T11:30:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-10", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/quincy/2026-persimmon-field-day/100001994985300738" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/quincy/2026-persimmon-field-day/100001994985300738", "price": 0, "name": "Free Field Day Registration" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/quincy/2026-persimmon-field-day/100001994985300738", "price": 0, "name": "Donation to Extension Program" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "UFIFAS North Florida Research & Education Center", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/uf-ifas-north-florida-research-and-education-center/22621271", "description": "MissionTo enhance agriculture, natural resources and quality of life through science.The North Florida Research & Education Center (NFREC) is one of the largest and the most diverse units of UF/IFAS, consisting of research and education campuses in Quincy and Marianna, Florida. NFREC has 16 active faculty members representing 8 academic departments and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, 3 emeritus faculty members and a dynamic population of post-doctoral associates, scientific/farm/administrative staff. NFREC-Quincy also is the home to the District Extension Director for Northwest Florida and his staff. This diversity of faculty, staff and programs provides a unique setting for interdisciplinary work within the NFREC campuses, with colleagues on the main UF campus and with faculty at other Centers around the state.The NFREC interacts with state and federal agencies, such as Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Florida’s Water Management Districts. In addition to private entities like the Nature Conservancy, the Rodale Institute, Coca-Cola, and a variety of industries in forestry and agro-chemicals are engaged with porgrams at the NFREC.  Multi-state programs are carried out with colleagues in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and other states in the southeastern US.The research and extension programs at NFREC are designed to help agricultural and natural resource clientele adapt and manage resources and agricultural operations effectively and profitably in a changing socioeconomic and environmentally aware setting.NFREC-QuincyThe programs at NFREC-Quincy cover a very diverse range of crops, including vegetables, row crops, forages, ornamentals, tree fruits, and forests for pulp, fiber and energy. The research and extension efforts include production and management, breeding, variety evaluations, pest management, nutrient management, irrigation management, weed control, and wildlife management. NFREC-Quincy is the home of the main office for the NFREC and houses the office of the Northwest Florida Extension District Director. It also houses one of the state-wide plant diagnostic laboratories. The campus encompasses approximately 1000 acres of irrigated and non-irrigated land including over 300 acres of forest and associated wetlands.NFREC-MariannaNFREC-Marianna is a 1300 acre campus that focuses on agronomic and beef cattle research and education. It houses the Feed Efficiency program that is the largest of its kind researching subtropical cattle. The beef cattle research program deals with beef cattle production, genetics and breeding; and is the home of the Florida Bull Test facility. Another important component of this campus is the breeding and production programs in annual peanuts, bahia grass, perennial peanut and winter forages. This campus also houses a scale trial of the Sod Based Rotation program which addresses conservation agriculture in a rotation that incorporates peanuts, cotton and pasture with or without cattle." } ] } ] ```