Groundbreaking research has revealed a proven set of skills that can help families and housemates overcome the “old way” of doing things by opening the door to effective communication. Join us June 18 for a free webinar to learn these techniques. Our ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Management, Work & Life
Curious about where we get our potable water, or how to save resources (and money)? Join us June 17 for our latest "Ask an Agent Anything" webinar. Our "Ask an Agent Anything: Energy and Water Efficiency" webinar brings together a team of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water
An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native*, and its introduction can be intentional or unintentional. There are many kinds of invaders such as algae, plants, fungus, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
UF/IFAS Extension offices across Florida are educating virtually on topics ranging from food safety, agriculture industry recovery, and disinfecting practices to Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, water conservation, and growing food at home. While ... READ MORE
Category: Events
April is known as Earth Month, and April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This worldwide event is celebrated every year, and is recognized as the planet’s largest civic event. Earth Day is also credited with starting the modern ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Updated: 03.19 10:25am Please note that all Plant Clinic help desk locations and services have been suspended, effective immediately and through April 30. This step comes as part of our ongoing commitment to protecting the safety and health ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, , Work & Life
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Whether you're bracing for a storm or packing up for summer back north, we can help you keep your Florida home safe and sound, starting with our March 6 "Closing Up Your Florida Home" class. Unoccupied homes in Florida are prime targets for ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Work & Life
Join us March 4 for a one-hour presentation about "Drawdown," a solutions-focused approach to climate change and what you can do locally to make a difference. Based on the book of the same name, authored by world-renowned environmentalist ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources
“ All my tubes and wiresAnd careful notesAnd antiquated notions ” — Thomas Dolby, "She Blinded Me With Science" (1983) That jumble of wires and timers and gizmos you call an irrigation system got you flummoxed? ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Lawn