Dr Roy Beckford

Profile:

County Extension Director for Lee County and Extension Agent III, Ph.D., whose specialties include: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Small Farms. fbeckford@leegov.com

Posts by Dr Roy Beckford:

• Lee County Urban Farm Trail [Map] | UF/IFAS Lee County Extension
• Farmer’s Markets in Lee County [Map] | UF/IFAS Lee County Extension
• Q and A: What is Lee County Extension’s 2018 Holiday Schedule?
• Q and A: I am concerned about mistaking the Florida Bobcat for the Florida Panther. Could you enlighten your readers?
• Q and A: I have heard that there is a type of mosquito that is an indicator for poor water quality. What are these mosquitoes called and do they exist in this area?
• Q and A: I have a black bear that is foraging near my remote home and would like to know if there is anything I can do to prevent it from traveling onto I-75 which runs behind my property?
• Q and A: As northern bird watchers, we are wondering what avian activities are prevalent this time of year?
• Q and A: We have mockingbirds keeping us up at night, what can we do?
• Q and A: My neighbors have bird feeders that attract crows, blackbirds, and starlings. These birds are loud and messy and I was wondering if someone would tell these folks that they are creating a nuisance. Why buy feed for these garbage eaters?
• Q and A: I have recently moved here and have mockingbirds tormenting my family and our pets. What should I do?