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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE HURRICANE MICHAEL TIMBER RECOVERY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Registration for the Florida Timber Recovery Block Grant Program is now available to forest landowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Michael in October 2018. Funded by the U.S…. Read More
Peak of Hurricane Season is September 10. As the peak of hurricane season is coming, it is time to have everything ready. Is it likely you will have to go to a shelter if a hurricane comes your… Read More
As we see hurricane Laura’s effects in the news, it’s crucial to remain alert and prepare as hurricane season remains active and typically peaks in September. In fact, the National Weather Service recently revised its predictions for the… Read More
Strictly speaking, corn is not a vegetable, but a grain native to the Americas. The sweet, or sugar, corn we enjoy today is a mutation of Indian field corn. Nothing is as American as corn-on-the-cob, and sweet corn… Read More
If your home has been flooded or has experienced water damage, such as after a storm or hurricane, chances are mold and mildew are not far behind. UF/IFAS Extension family and consumer agents Samantha Kennedy and Katherine Allen… Read More
Registration for the Florida Timber Recovery Block Grant Program is now available to forest landowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Michael in October 2018. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the program is managed by the Florida Division… Read More
Recording the Impacts of COVID-19 on Agricultural Professionals UF/IFAS researchers are surveying agricultural professionals on the impact of COVID-19. The intent of the project is to capture the stories within the Florida food system to provide insights into… Read More
The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little notice. But there are… Read More
Below is a list of UF/IFAS resources available to the media in covering hurricanes. More information can be found at disaster.ifas.ufl.edu. If you would like to get in touch with an expert, please contact Samantha Murray at 352-394-3307 (office), 949-735-1076… Read More
Septic system care after the storm with UF/IFAS Extension Central District regional specialized water resources agent, Yilin Zhuang Septic systems are most susceptible to issues after periods of heavy rainfall, including after a hurricane. There are several issues… Read More
