The National Weather Service discontinued its agricultural weather information service in 1996. On a cold night in January of 1997, temperatures were expected to drop into the low to mid 30s. This forecast was based on weather stations… Read More
By Lloyd Singleton, Extension Agent II What does a distillery in Yalaha, a high-tech hydroponic farm in Groveland, an heirloom veggie and fruit grower in Okahumpka, and a citrus processing plant in Leesburg have in common? 1) They… Read More
Lloyd Singleton, Extension Agent II In the 1967 classic film, “The Graduate”, a conversation between young Ben and Mr. McGuire goes like this: “I want to say one word to you. Just one word.” “Yes, sir.” “Are you… Read More
Lloyd Singleton, Extension Agent UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension has a contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons to teach vocational horticulture at the Federal Correctional Center in Coleman, FL, the largest federal correctional facility in the United States. … Read More
