Swallowtail Caterpillar Has A Special Surprise
Any of us who like to garden in Florida know that we have to contend with an amazing array of diseases and pests that try to rob us of our precious harvest. It… Read More
Extended Training Opportunity for Shellfish Harvesters
UF/IFAS Sea Grant staff from Franklin and Bay Counties are partnering with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to provide additional days for the required oyster/clam harvester training as prescribed by the… Read More
“Digital Devices Transform Couch Potatoes into Air Potato Destroyers – Use Your Phone to Help Manage Florida Invaders”
Map and identify invasives with “IveGot1″ Digital devices have proliferated like kudzu in July, and new user applications for these devices are as common as armadillos. Untold hours and dollars are being spent by couch… Read More
Living with Florida Snakes
Warming temperatures have awaken snakes that have been dormant during the winter months. As a result, they are more active during abnormal times of the day and move more than they typically do while searching for… Read More
Pond Weed Management Workshop – June 12th
Excess aquatic weeds can be a source of frustration for pond owners. Privately owned ponds and lakes are common across the Panhandle. Ponds can be a source of great enjoyment and frustration for their… Read More
Oyster Harvester Training Now Offered
The State of Florida has initiated training of harvesters as prescribed by the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) requirements for the new license year which starts July 1, 2014. The training is offered through the Florida… Read More
Our Recovering Florida Black Bear Population
Florida Black Bear visiting an easy food source. Photo by Jennifer Bearden Florida Black Bear are the largest land mammals in the state of Florida. At birth they are smaller than a soda can but… Read More
Oyster Harvester Training Now Offered
The State of Florida has initiated training of harvesters as prescribed by the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) requirements for the new license year which starts July 1, 2014. The training is offered through the Florida… Read More
Deer Nutrition Now Can Pay Off in the Fall
Deer grazing test plots at the NFREC in Quincy. Food plots can benefit deer year round, not just during hunting season. To the chagrin of hunters across the panhandle deer season has drawn… Read More
Aquatic and Natural Areas Pesticide Training and Exams
Pesticide Training and Exams being offered at the University of Florida IFAS Okaloosa County Extension Office. March 31, 2014 8am-11am Aquatic Pesticide Training 11am Aquatic Exam 1pm-4pm Natural Areas Training 4pm Natural Areas Exam Cost… Read More