Category: Conservation

Florida Land Steward Update, December 12, 2025

by Chris Demers
December 12, 2025

SEASONS GREETINGS! On behalf of Florida Land Steward and Tree Farm Program partners, we wish you a very festive, peaceful, and safe Holiday season. THANK YOU for everything you do for the sustainability of forests and natural resources in Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2026 Calendar, Christmas Trees, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Carbon, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Webinar

Gulf Coast Catch and Cook December: Redfish

by Dr. Megan Moore
December 8, 2025

The featured Gulf catch and cook species for December 2025 is the Redfish! Redfish are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Redfish can be caught in the Gulf year-round! Read on to learn how to catch Redfish and make a delicious meal! Fun ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Catch And Cook, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Gulf, Recreational Fishing, Red Drum, Redfish, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Florida Land Steward Update, December 5, 2025

by Chris Demers
December 5, 2025

RURAL AND FAMILY LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM SIGN UP PERIOD STARING DECEMBER 15, 2025 Sign up December 15, 2025 – January 23, 2026 The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) is an agricultural land preservation program designed ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2026 Calendar, Christmas Trees, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Firewood, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Carbon, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Wildlife

UF Dairy Production Conference Goes on the Road

by cclarson
December 3, 2025

The UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Dairy Production Conference has traditionally been held in Gainesville, attracting students, industry professionals, and dairy producers from around the state. But as dairy operations across the state and region grew ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, , Water
Tags: Animal Science, Dairy, Dairy Producers, Okeechobee County, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

UF/IFAS Joins Florida Wildflower Foundation To Form Statewide Native Seed Partnership

by Suzette Cook
December 2, 2025

Gainesville, FL — The Florida Native Seed Partnership (FNSP), jointly coordinated by the Florida Wildflower Foundation (FWF) and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) under a formal Memorandum ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Landowner, Landscape Ecology, Natural Resources, UF-IFAS

How to Care for a Fresh Christmas Tree

by Susan Haddock
December 2, 2025

Nothing brings holiday spirit into your home quite like the scent and beauty of a fresh Christmas tree. After choosing the perfect one, it’s important to care for it properly so it stays healthy, fragrant, and safe throughout the season. Here ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree Care, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fresh Tree, Holiday Tree, ProHort, SW ProHort
Hands passing a dish during holiday meal.

Los expertos de UF ofrecen consejos prácticos y sin estrés para desperdiciar menos, ahorrar dinero y disfrutar de las festividades

by Luz Bahder
December 1, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Las fiestas son sinónimo de buena comida, grandes reuniones y mucha gratitud, pero también pueden convertirse en ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Abono, Agente De Extensión En Ciencias Del Consumidor Y De La Familia, Año Nuevo, Antelación, Brenda Marty-Jimenez, Cenas, Cocción, Cocinar, Comida, Compost, Compostaje, Descongelar, Descongelar Las Aves De Corral, Desperdicio, Enfriar, Español, Festividades, Fiestas. Festividades, Ingredientes, Intoxicación Por Alimentos, Josey Pearce Keener, Lista, Métodos Seguros, Mica McMillan, Navidad, Planeamiento De Las Comidas Durante Las Festividades, Planificar, Planifique Su Menú, Presupuesto, Presupuestos, Productos Avícolas, Seguridad, Seguridad De Los Alimentos, Sobras, Sobras De Alimentos, Spanish, Técnicas Adecuadas De Descongelación, Temperatura, Temperaturas Recomendadas, Termómetro, UF-IFAS, USDA

Stories from The Yard: Stewardship and Florida-Friendly Beauty in an HOA Community

by Lorna Bravo
November 30, 2025

Growing a Garden with Purpose: Commitment to Stewardship As a UF/IFAS Urban Horticulture Agent, I work with passionate homeowners and Master Gardener Volunteers who are reshaping what Florida-Friendly landscaping in HOA communities can look ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward, Florida Friendly Landscape, Invasive Species, Master Gardener Volunteer, Protect Waterfront, Right Place Right Plant

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