With today’s column, I’m asking you to provide feedback to me via email. I consider this column to be an educational tool to share UF/IFAS Extension research-based information. Readers are provided with the most current information ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Alpha Zeta is an honorary, professional society for students studying in agricultural and natural resources fields. Earlier this year, the Florida Alpha Zeta chapter attended the Alpha Zeta Conclave and 58th Biennial Conclave. Located in Raleigh, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Teaching
The University of Florida Alumni Association (UFAA) has honored outstanding alumni under 40 since 2006. Their accomplishments have created a positive impact on the Gator community and the world. This year, three graduates of the UF/IFAS College ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Teaching
Creado por Kirsten Romaguera, especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. La mantequilla de maní no es un alimento básico en la cocina latina, pero sí lo es en otras culturas y familias en los Estados Unidos. Por ejemplo, se puede ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS
Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Human Rights Month: Food Insecurity With the rise in prices and the impact of COVID-19 over the past few years, access to food has become harder for many around the world. This December ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County is excited to begin our fall Peanut Butter Challenge 2023! Indian River County Extension staff are hoping to foster a little friendly "collection competition" among our Indian River County 4-H clubs ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Crops
I just love growing food hydroponically! Why? I am more likely to harvest it and eat it, too. Over 600,000 YouTubers love how I teach hydroponics in 8 minutes. You can get growing with that free video, but maybe it only 'wet' your appetite? ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
When Hurricane Idalia barreled through the Big Bend region of Florida, Mike Allen was stuck in Gainesville, watching a beloved facility get slammed by storm surge while The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore reported from the facility’s second-story ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
We’ve had a remarkable amount of practice helping people and places in a hurricane’s path, this time in the Big Bend and Live Oak. Jeanna Mastrodicasa again coordinated relief efforts before, during and after Idalia, this time at ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Volunteers! The success of the UF/IFAS Suwannee County’s Quilt in a Week camp could not have happened without a lot of amazing volunteers to help. A big shout out to: Cathy Rogers, Jane Corless, Denise Suits, Lois Scheer, Anda Chance, Sheila ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life