On October 15, 2020 the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County broke ground for their new Extension office to be built at the Alachua County Ag & Equestrian Center, Newberry, FL. "It has been a long road with some bumps along the way," said UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Holiday cheer is something we could all use these days! Get in the Halloween spirit by participating in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest! We invite all youth to submit 1-3 photos of their painted or carved pumpkin by October 30th! Winners will ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), United States Department of Agriculture, and the US Department of Health Services has recently recognized beef's role in a healthy lifestyle. National Cattlemen's Beef Association and CEO Colin ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeWe are all navigating new territory during this COVID pandemic. 4-H hasn't stopped during this time even though we aren't meeting face to face. During this time we have seen 4-H'ers contribute to their community by doing things like making masks. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family
Many of the traditional markets for the distribution of goods to consumers have been disrupted during the COVID-19 outbreak. It would be ideal to have a way to connect the consumers and the producers so we can all help each other during this ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, 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. The personal health and safety of everyone in ... READ MORE
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An Important Agricultural Commodity Sprinkled around Alachua County, these tiny, blue, and sweet agricultural emeralds flourish. They are found at large agricultural production farms or in someone’s backyard. Of course, I am referring to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
The Powerful Spud Last Friday was Valentine’s Day, so, like always, I end up singing “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News. As an extension agent, Valentine’s Day also serves as an excellent reminder to plant potatoes in North ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
A Landscape Built for Hurricanes Starts with Design and Maintenance The billowing winds are afoot. We officially entered hurricane season June 1, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Hurricane Center states ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Stop! Breathe. Garden. “STOP! Breathe. Garden,” has become a regular mantra of mine, especially when I am overwhelmed with the responsibilities of life. I grew-up tending my grandfather’s garden. I would sow seeds, water plants, fend ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Recreation