How Extension Works for You
“Nice to meet you. What do you do?” “I work at UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie” “What is that?” Here we go – another chance to introduce Extension to someone new.. But why? Why has it been… Read More
A Bird’s Eye View: How Birds Select Habitat
by Mark E. Hostetler If you were to look at Florida from an airplane, you would see urban environments expanding into natural areas. Thousands of people are moving into Florida each year. To make room… Read More
Hay Quality – Not all hay is created equal
Between 600,000 to 800,000 tons of hay are produced every year Domestic grazing animals such as cattle, horses, and goats require conserved forage to maintain weight and health through winter months when temperatures deter forage growth…. Read More
VOLUNTEER ALGAE MONITORING PROGRAM (VAMP) IN THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
In response to the 2016 harmful algal blooms in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida Master Naturalists in St Lucie County are undertaking an innovative new test pilot program to address the need to obtain long-term… Read More
Fair Season Zoonotic Disease Series: Swine
Every year across the state hundreds of youth exhibit swine in County and State fairs. Raising livestock takes up time and resources for these youth and often the market sale provides a monetary reward for… Read More
RoboCalls Are On The Rise
Robocalls – those annoying unsolicited calls to your home phone or your mobile phone where you hear some cryptic recorded message designed to keep you on the line or make you call a number for… Read More
Did Back To School Shopping Blow a Hole in Your Budget?
So it has been several years (won’t reveal how many exactly) since I was responsible for that arduous task of preparing a child for the new school year. Making sure they have the right clothes… Read More
Dirt is a dirty word – The impact of soil health on sustainability
Dirt is synonymous with filth, clutter, mess, and other descriptors used for things that generally have a negative impact on well being. That being the case, why should ‘dirt’ be used to refer to one of the most important… Read More
4-H Membership Enrollment for the New 4-H Year
Information for the 2017-2018 4-H year membership enrollments and fees. 4HOnline enrollments and payments go live for the new 4-H year on August 17, 2017. This system is used to keep track of all youth and… Read More
Living Shoreline at the UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County
Living shorelines in both estuarine and freshwater systems can provide habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The plants provide oxygen in the water as well as hiding places for juvenile fish and water fowl. … Read More