Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production! Topics covered include: Chicken breeds, raising chicks, designing coops and pens, chicken health and nutrition. Osceola County, St. Cloud, and Kissimmee all allow small backyard chicken flocks.This class… Read More
Farmers markets are growing in popularity due to the high demand for locally grown foods. Market farming is a great way to start a small farm business. It gives you the chance to interact with consumers directly and… Read More
(Graphic: Illustrates average annual temperatures in Florida 1895-2018.) Heat-related illnesses are rising in Florida due to increasing temperatures in recent years. High humidity increases the potential for heat-related illness because sweat stays on our skin longer, heating up,… Read More
An invasive plant is a nonnative plant that spreads rapidly and can cause harm to the environment, economy, and human health. Unlike native plants, nonnative plants are not originally from this area. Without proper management, invasive plants can… Read More
By Julia Soondar, Food Systems Intern, UF IFAS Extension – Osceola County Recycling is a really simple way to reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills. However, depending on where you are and who provides your… Read More
Trees are beautiful and provides many benefits. If trees are not properly maintained, they can create hazard to property and human being. The 2019 hurricane season began June 1st and will end September 30th. It’s hard for us… Read More
By Julia Soondar, Food Systems Intern, UF IFAS Extension – Osceola County When companies are using green marketing, they may be required to follow guidelines by various organizations to achieve eco-labeling for their products. These guidelines vary depending… Read More
Written by Julia Soondar, Food Systems Intern, UF IFAS Extension- Osceola County On June 27th, Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day will be celebrated for the second time, as declared by the United Nations. This day is… Read More
National Pollinator Week is June 17-23 this year, so I’m highlighting one of my favorite pollinators: hummingbirds. They are easy to attract, all you need is the right nectar plants. Hummingbirds have regular feeding routes, and will come… Read More
Summer is coming… Which means vacations are coming too. Travelers may know what to pack and how to prepare. However, some destinations may require planning for things we don’t really consider – like food safety. Food safety practices… Read More
