During the Winter months, warm season perennial forage species like bahiagrass and bermudagrass provide limited grazing for livestock producers. The establishment of cool season forage plots can help provide forage options and reduce hay and supplement costs. There… Read More
There are many ways to volunteer with Alachua County 4-H. You can become a club leader, speak at a 4-H event such as a club meeting or camp, volunteer as a judge at one of our competitive events,… Read More
A quick layout of upcoming beekeeping classes in Alachua County
An Environment of Inspiration Next week I will be backpacking in the Grand Canyon. A group of friends and I are spending five days exploring the canyon; one of the world’s most popular natural wonders. According to the… Read More
Beyond the Air We Breathe: Our Ecosystem Services Take a deep breath and feel the air fill your lungs. How often do you think about the air you breathe? It is common knowledge plants provide the oxygen we… Read More
Why Do Our Landscapes Look The Way They Do? Have you ever wondered why designed landscapes look the way they do? Many of our landscapes are designed or planned based on our individual landscape preferences and perceptions. Landscape… Read More
Please join us June 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Suwanee Valley Agricultural Extension Center (8202 CR 417, Live Oak, FL 32060) (with Dr. Tatiana Sanchez, Commercial Horticulture Agent and Dr. Kevin Korus, Ag and… Read More
Where Do You Live? Where do you live? Think about that for a moment – it is a rather easy question to answer. I commonly ask this question at different programs. Most of the time I get responses… Read More
If you are growing a cool season forage like oats (Avena sativa) or cereal rye (Secale cereale) this year, you may have noticed some yellowing. Although there is a virus that causes this symptom (Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus),… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Agriculture & Natural Resources Program for September 20th, 2018 at the Alachua County Office (2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609). The Event will run from… Read More
