Neem oil has gained widespread popularity among gardeners, farmers, and agricultural professionals for its effectiveness as a natural pesticide and plant health booster. Derived from the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), neem oil ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Cottage foodies showcased their skills at the inaugural cottage food competition at the Southwest Florida Ag Expo. Participants took a virtual course offered by UF/IFAS Extension’s Homemade Entrepreneur program, where they learned about cottage ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension
February is canned food month! Travel back in time to learn about how the canning process started. Then start canning with a plan as we prepare our gardens this spring. Lastly, choose to celebrate Canned Food Month by considering the endless ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
In an era where sustainable agriculture is becoming increasingly important, vertical hydroponic towers offer an innovative and efficient solution for growing fresh produce. These systems use vertical space to cultivate crops without soil, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Welcome! My name is Josey Pearce Keener. I recently started as UF/IFAS Extension and St. Lucie County’s Family Consumer Science Agent. I will focus on educational programs related to financial resource management and food entrepreneurship ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
It is not too early to start thinking about filing your tax return. The 2025 Tax season is about to begin. Tackle your tax return by writing down important dates, deciding how to prepare your 2024 taxes, and gathering all your materials. If ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
The new year has started but has your budget? With the holidays in the past, now is an exciting time to set some goals and review your budget for 2025. Grab a pen/pencil and some paper or use your smartphone notes app and let's get to it! ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Let's do THISS (Teamwork, with Honesty, Integrity, Service, and Strength). Together we can contribute and make this another success. 4-H Opportunity for All Benefit Gala is a collaborative effort towards a shared vision. We have over 100 ticket ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
A national collaborative partnership Did you know that the National 4-H Council: https://4-H.org and Tractor Supply Company have provided a partnership where it is easy for everyone to contribute to your local 4-H program? Yes, the 2025 Paper ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Information The fig wax scale, Ceroplastes rusci (Linnaeus), was first discovered in Florida in 1994 Talhouk (1975) reported the presence of this scale in the Mediterranean region In North America, it appears that it is only established ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes