Among the many parts of our lives that are complicated by COVID-19, add the U.S. Census, which officially begins April 1. Working to get an accurate count of our country’s entire population is not a simple undertaking under… Read More
UF/IFAS Communications worked with Patrick Troy, Regional Specialized Agent, to develop a conference poster targeting large growers in north Florida. This program was developed for those near the Suwannee River who use or produce nitrogen (like dairies). The… Read More
Florida has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation, and stress due to relationship dissolution has been shown to lead to chronic diseases, early mortality, school dropout, substance abuse, incarceration, mental health issues, abuse, and neglect,… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension county offices are part of a network reaching across the state, with contacts not only through UF/IFAS but also through the entire UF academic enterprise. What’s more, our UF/IFAS Extension county faculty members are experts at… Read More
The state of Florida is vulnerable to hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, wildfires and other natural disasters. With its increasing population, each year thousands of people come to live in Florida, unaware of the many simple, cost-effective ways they can… Read More
Over the last decade, Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, located in the northwestern portion of Florida, have suffered a number of economic setbacks due to hurricanes, market instability, and the real and perceived damage from the 2010 oil… Read More
The Sunbelt Ag Expo, held in Moultrie, Georgia each August, is the largest farm show in the southeastern U.S., with over 100,000 people attending over the 3-day course of the event. This event offers a prime opportunity for… Read More
2014 has been a memorable year for number of reasons–some good, some not so good. But for thousands of Extension agents in Florida, and tens of thousands more across the country, 2014 was notable for one very important thing: it was… Read More
Marion County farms are continually bring sold and parceled out into small-yarded homes, often sold to people far removed from their natural environment. A program has been created to teach homeowners ways to coexist with their environment, and… Read More
As progress is made in the study of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and lung injuries in general, and new therapies are being experimented with, this new information is also being presented to other doctors, scientists, and researchers… Read More
