Tag: climate

Starting a farming business? UF/IFAS hosts virtual English and Spanish workshops for beginners

by Lourdes Mederos

March 18, 2024

Florida farming is big business. To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up. "Agricultural operations, regardless ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Business, Business Plan, Climate, Consumer, Consumer Preferences, Consumer Reviews, Farm Operations, Farming, Farming Is A Business, Financial Planning, Human Resources, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jonael Bosques-Mendez, La Agricultura Es Un Negocio, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Marketing, Marketing Plan, News, Research, Spanish, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, University Of Florida

Navigating Climate Anxiety: A Personal Journey

by Alia Garrett

February 29, 2024

The American Psychological Association refers to climate or eco anxiety as ‘a chronic fear of environmental doom’ that stems from the perceived threats posed by environmental issues such as stronger and more frequent storms, sea-level rise, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Anxiety, Climate, Pgm_Sustain

El Nino and This Winter Cold

by Rick O'Connor

January 26, 2024

I am sure everyone has noticed how cold this winter has been. We have had multiple days in the 20’s here in the Florida panhandle, even some snow flurries near Pensacola. I was first told this may happen by a Sea Grant colleague of mine ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate, Florida Panhandle, Florida Sea Grant

Zone Changes: What You Need to Know

by Alyssa Vinson

November 15, 2023

Change is the only inevitability. We see it echoed in the metamorphosis of insects, the too-quick growth of our children, the gray in our hair. From one moment to the next, the cells that comprise our bodies are shifting, changing, dying, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Climate, Florida Friendly Landscape, Hardiness, Hardiness Zone, Map, USDA Map, Zones

Weekly “What is it?”: Climate Smart Floridians

by carriestevenson

September 6, 2023

Several years ago, a group of Extension Agents and specialists created a series of classes called “Sustainable Floridians.” The course was designed to teach new and long-time residents about ways to conserve natural resources, energy, and ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Climate, Weekly What Is It

How Hot Can You Go? Warmer bay waters and the thermal maximums of estuarine creatures

by Rick O'Connor

August 31, 2023

I attended a meeting recently where one of the participants stated – “We have been looking at a lot of water quality parameters within our bay in recent years, and plan to look at more, but has anyone been looking at temperature?” What ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate, Florida Sea Grant

Know Your Heat Zone

by Stephanie Means

August 15, 2023

Placing the right plant in the right place is crucial for gardening success, especially in the challenging climate we have here. Most of us are familiar with plant hardiness zones but have you heard of heat zones? (more…) READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Choosing Plants, Climate, Florida Friendly, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flower Gardens, Gardening, Growing Zone, Heat Zone, Landscape Plants, Plant Hardiness

Our Intense Weather and Climate Change

by Rick O'Connor

July 21, 2023

Everyone has noticed the intense weather that crossed the United States in recent years. Tornadoes are hitting communities throughout the Midwest, but are also hitting places like Seattle, southern California, and even recently Pensacola Beach. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate, Florida Sea Grant

Scientists to deploy hemp crops in ways to combat climate change and support underserved farmers

by Tory Moore

May 10, 2023

Initiated this year, UF/IFAS hemp research and Extension teams will prioritize hemp crops with climate-smart management with help from a five-year USDA Climate-Smart Commodities grant. The $4.9 million grant led by Florida A&M University ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Carbon, Carbon Sequestration, Climate, Climate Change, Hemp, Hemp Research, Industrial Hemp, Partnerships For Climate-Smart Commodities, UF/IFAS Industrial Hemp Research Project, USDA

Are Our Bays Becoming Less Salty? 2022 Annual Salinity Report

by Rick O'Connor

December 23, 2022

Introduction Historically the average rainfall in the Pensacola Bay is around 60 inches per year. However, over the past 10 years that has increased to slightly more than 75 inches per year (see Table 1). The frequency of those levels ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate, Florida Sea Grant, Pensacola Bay, Rainfall

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