One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution expanded voting rights to millions of women across the United States. Women’s right to vote, or suffrage, came as the result of a seven-decade campaign to sway… Read More
Nature Knowledge is a new speaker series developed to share current knowledge about Florida nature. Dr. Shelly Johnson, State Specialized Agent in Natural Resources with UF/IFAS Extension, hosts an expert each month to discuss a current environmental topic… Read More
The Martin County Water Ambassador program is partnership program between Martin County and UF/IFAS Extension that educates, unites, and empowers residents that have an interest in protecting local waterways and giving back to their communities. In April, the… Read More
Soil moisture sensors are an incredibly valuable tool that can be used to make informed irrigation decisions. Soil moisture sensors are even more valuable when combined with an irrigation schedule. For Cold Hardy Citrus, there are critical times… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Since 2002, Florida 4-H has inducted 183 members into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. This prestigious ceremony recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to 4-H and their community. Members exemplify the 4-H… Read More
June 26, 2020 – updated Summer is officially here and so too is the near-annual cyanobacterial bloom on Lake Okeechobee. Algal blooms are typical in Lake Okeechobee and usually form in the end of spring and early autumn…. Read More
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. When you’re at a loss for words, the time has come to listen and to act. When I saw… Read More
Below is an UPDATED list of virtual programs currently being offered by UF/IFAS Extension faculty that focus on natural resources in Florida. Click on the link for more information about each program. New programs and dates are continually… Read More
Join UF/IFAS Extension for the Virtual Water Ambassador lunch and learn webinar series. The Water Ambassador Program is an educational partnership between Martin County and UF/IFAS Extension that unites and empowers residents who have an interest in protecting… Read More
A committed 4-H agent, respected leader and friend to many, Dr. Steven Alden Hilliker left a lasting impact on the 4-H program. His colleagues with the National and Florida Associations of Extension 4-H Agents established the Alden Hilliker… Read More
