Category: Agriculture

Love Food? Check Out “Food Check-Out Week”

by Yvonne Florian

March 1, 2024

I will admit it. I am not really one to “celebrate” all these new week-labels we’ve added to our calendars. But I do like food and food statistics. When I heard about “Food Check-Out Week” I knew I had to learn more. Food ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Fruits & Vegetables, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Birdie Hogan Farm, Farmers Markets, Fojtik Flatwoods Farm, Food Check-Out Week, Osso Bucco, Produce, Quickles, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Vegetables

Plants for Gardening or Gift Giving During the Holiday Season

by Olivia Zugay

December 10, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay With the holiday season in full swing, there are many ways to incorporate gardening into your holiday festivities. One of the most common ways is to use holiday plants as house/garden ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture,
Tags: Amaryllis, Holiday Plants, Home Gardening, Poinsettia

Holiday Gift Guide: Spreading Joy While Supporting Indian River County Producers

by Olivia Zugay

December 8, 2023

If you're having difficulty deciding what to gift your friends and family this holiday season, we have you covered. We've curated a gift guide that not only offers great gifting ideas but also provides you with an opportunity to support local ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Tags: Gifts, Gifts For The Holidays, Handmade, Honey, Indian River County Producers, Local Businesses, Local Producers, Locally Made Gifts

Interview with a Farmer: Fojtik Flatwoods Farm

by Andrea Lazzari

November 20, 2023

We’re excited to share the next installment in our “Interview with a Farmer Series”, where we talk to some of our local Indian River County farmers and producers to learn more about their operations, what it’s like to be a farmer, and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural Awareness, Agriculture, Farmers, Indian River County, Local Food

Interview with a Farmer: Pueo Farms

by Andrea Lazzari

November 13, 2023

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural Awareness, Agriculture, Farmers, Indian River County, Local Food

Interview with a Farmer: Tree House Vero Beach

by Andrea Lazzari

November 7, 2023

November is a time for giving thanks and, of course, for eating delicious food. That makes it the perfect time to recognize and celebrate all our local farmers, who work tirelessly to ensure that we can put food on our tables. We’re excited ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural Awareness, Agriculture, Farmers, Indian River County, Local Food

The 2023 Peanut Butter Challenge – October 1-31, 2023

by Yvonne Florian

September 28, 2023

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
Tags: Peanut Butter Challenge, Peanut Butter Recipes

Tips for Collecting Insects From Our Summer Intern

by Olivia Zugay

August 7, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay If you are reading this, that means my task for the summer is over. What task, you may ask? Collecting insects that is! That’s right, I had to collect and pin insects this summer. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Antlion, Damselfly, Entomology, Florida Bugs, Insect Collection, Insects

It’s National Avocado Day!

by Olivia Zugay

July 12, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Did you know July 31st is National Avocado Day? In honor of this delicious fruit, let's learn what makes them special. While you're at it, make yourself some guacamole or avocado toast ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Florida Avocados, Fruits, Healthy Eating

July Blueberry Jammin’

by Yvonne Florian

July 6, 2023

I just love summer fruits. Fresh berries and cherries are the best. Summertime in America is when most of our berries are ripe and ready for picking. What can you do with so many berries? My favorite ways to preserve delicate summer fruit ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Blueberries, Canning, Canning Jam, Jam

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