From a distance, native azaleas are easily mistaken for honeysuckle vines. With long, arching stamens, you might be tempted to relive your childhood, hoping to pull the pistil from the bottom and find a single drop of sweetness… Read More
Updated 03/15/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. The personal health and safety of everyone… Read More
Get a jump on growing Florida’s favorite fruit at the Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers will offer information and demonstrations on container edibles,… Read More
Ensuring that we are able to properly manage and handle our animals periodically throughout the year is important to ensure we are keeping a close eye on their performance. We take this time to evaluate the condition of… Read More
As 2019 is drawing to a close, there are a few things we want to remind you of, before the holidays set in. As many people are aware, the Florida Horse Program offers many opportunities for youth… Read More
Donate unopened jars of peanut butter at the UF/IFAS Extension office in your county. The Florida Peanut Producers Association and the Florida Peanut Federation match donations. All peanut butter donations go to local food pantries to help feed… Read More
Check out our newest video series called “In The Field.” These videos are aimed to educate producers in row crops, forages, livestock, and natural resources about practical management skills they can implement into their operation. Episode 1, “Hay… Read More
This past Saturday, August 31, 2019, 33 youth from across the panhandle of Florida and Alabama showed their beef project animals at the second annual Escambia County 4-H Labor Day Classic at the 4-H property in Molino, Florida…. Read More
August 27 & 28, 2019 Apalachicola and Eastpoint, Florida Presented by the Florida Forest Service and the Workshop Planning Team The event will start with a day of tours, including the Tate’s Hell State Forest, as well as… Read More
This past weekend March 29 and 30, 2019, 106 youth associated with 4-H and FFA programs competed at the Gulf Coast Agriculture and Natural Resources Youth Organization’s spring livestock show and sale. Youth exhibited chickens, rabbits,… Read More
