March 21st is National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the men and women who produce our food, fuel and fiber. Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the theme for this year’s Ag Day is “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow”. ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension
A soil test can help you: Save time and money on lawn and garden maintenance Reduce nutrients leaching into groundwater Choose plants that are right for your landscape Comply with local fertilizer ordinances UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
February 20 - 26 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and UF/IFAS Extension agents throughout Florida have been raising awareness about invasive species and how we can limit their impact on our state’s economy, our natural ecosystems ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Thursday, February 16 is UF's fifth annual Gator Nation Giving Day, when University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends worldwide all get a chance to Stand Up & Holler #AllForTheGators! One thing I’ve learned ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, EVENTS, UF/IFAS Extension
Valentine’s Day is near and love is the air. For many, February 14th is the one day we set aside to celebrate love and the relationships in our lives. A lot of us celebrate that love through our wallets. U.S. consumers are predicted to ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
January 20 is Arbor Day in Florida, and this Friday, Extension offices throughout the state will be hosting tree planting workshops and tree giveaways. Florida gets a jump on national arbor day, which isn’t until April, because this is the ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forest, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES
One of the blessings of the holiday season is that it gives us time to express gratitude for our good fortune, enjoy being with our family and friends, reflect on moments from this year and look forward to the future. I’m going to say 2022 ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
This Thanksgiving Day, families and friends across the country will gather to show gratitude for our good fortune by sitting down together over a meal. Not just any meal, but a proper feast, with multiple courses, side dishes, appetizers and ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE,
Nov. 9, 2022 (7 PM) -- The National Hurricane Center has released its latest advisory for Hurricane Nicole: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Nicole. Nicole is expected to bring storm surge, high winds, heavy rains and flooding to Florida beginning ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension
September 18-24 is National Farm Safety and Health Week. Agriculture is one of our nation’s most important industries. It’s also one of the most hazardous. In 2020, 511 people died on the job while working in agriculture, forestry ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension