It’s fitting that Veterans Day and Thanksgiving fall within the same month, because if there’s one thing we all should be thankful for, it’s the service of our military veterans. In the 246 years since our nation was founded, our veterans ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension
Saturday, August 19th is National Honey Bee Day. It may be a day off for some of us, but honey bees are busy all the time, gathering nectar for the good of queen and colony. And as they do, they carry pollen from flower to flower, playing a ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension
My favorite thing about summer is the food. I think that’s because it’s more adventurous. There’s a mild risk factor involved with eating outdoors, contending with sun and sand, shooing away bugs, and lighting a charcoal fire that adds ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
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
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
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
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,
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
Your county UF/IFAS Extension office houses agents with expertise in many different fields; depending upon your needs and interests, you may be familiar with some of our agents, but not others. This is the first in a series that will explore ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension