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Red Snapper on a bed of ice next to shrimp at seafood market

Seafood for the Holidays!

by Scott Jackson, aphilyaw and cgooding
November 20, 2023

A New Tradition Holiday dinners often involve ham and turkey. After six weeks, you might think turkey is for the birds! In Florida, many families serve a coastal catch or two by adding fresh seafood to their meals during this festive season. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety
Tags: Christmas Recipes, Coastal Holiday Meals, Fishwatch, Food Safety, Fresh Fish, Fresh From Florida, Holiday, Holiday Classic, Holiday Recipes, Holiday Seafood, New Tradition, Oyster Dressing, Oysters, Recipes, Safe Oysters, Seafood, Seafood Safety, Selecting Seafood, Thanksgiving Recipes

Join Our Workshop to Manage the Invasion of Cuban Treefrogs!

by aphilyawAvatar photo
August 29, 2023

Cuban Treefrogs and Environmental Concerns Discover the fascinating world of Cuban Treefrogs and join us for an exciting workshop aimed at effectively managing their invasion. Led by Dr. Steve Johnson, an expert on Cuban Treefrogs from UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, U/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Cuban Treefrogs, Dr. Steve Johnson, Environmental Initiative, Invasion, Invasive Species, Management Options, Protect Native Species, UF/IFAS Extension, Workshop
Yellow wildflower close up for background

Native Pollinators: Furrow Bees

by juliebmcconnell
August 1, 2023

When you hear the word “pollinator”, what is the first insect that comes to mind? If I had to guess, you would probably say honey bee. European honey bees play an important role in agriculture as pollinators and honey producers, but there ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Tags: Bay County, Furrow Bees, Halictid Bees, Halictidae Attracting Native Bees To Your Florida Landscape, Native Pollinators, Sweat Bees
Hurricane Planning for Pets

Disaster Preparation for Pets: Don’t Forget the Rest of Your Family

by cgooding and aphilyawAvatar photo
June 21, 2023

Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness for Your Pet It's crucial to have a comprehensive plan in place to ensure the safety and well-being of your furry friends during hurricanes and other emergency situations. By preparing early ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Adalia, Adoptable Dogs, Community Resilience, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Emergency Planning For Pets, FL, Florida, Florida Panhandle, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Including Pets In Emergency Plans, Medical Needs, Panama City, Pet Adoption, Pet Safety During Emergencies, Preparedness, Safety, Storms, Take Your Dog To Work Day, Zollie Young Dog Park

Bay County 4-H Camps are in full swing!

by aphilyawAvatar photo
June 8, 2023

If you are looking for a summer activity for your child then look no further. Help your child develop pivotal life skills to help them grow and develop while having fun with their peers. You can still register for the following camps for the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Art, Art Camp, Bay County, Bay County 4-H Camps, Bugs, Cake, Cake Decoration, Child-friendly Activities, Decorating Cookies, Dessert, Life Skills Development, Peer Interaction, Plants, Science, Science Workshop, Summer, Summer Activities For Children, Summer Camp, Sweets, UF/IFAS Extension Office

Gearing up for Snapper Season!

by Scott Jackson and cgooding
June 1, 2023

Welcome to Red Snapper Season 2023! The season began June 1, 2023 at 12:01am for "For Hire" vessels fishing in federal waters and continues through August 25, 2023. For Florida recreational anglers in state waters, the season started a few ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Artificial Reefs, Bay County, Federal Waters, Fishing Charters, Fishing Destinations, Fishing Excursions, Fishing In Florida, Fishing Season, Fishing Spots, Florida, For Hire Vessels, Gulf Of Mexico, LAARS, Large Area Artificial Reef Site, Panama City, Panama City Artificial Reefs, Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach Fishing, Panama City Beach Reefs, Red Snapper, Red Snapper Fishing Techniques, Red Snapper Season, Reef Locations, SAARS E - L, Sherman Site, Snapper Adventure, Snapper Fishing, Snapper Fishing Tips, Snapper Season, State Waters

Emergency Loan Programs for Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian 

by Scott Jackson
October 9, 2022

Last modified: October 9, 2022 10:00 PM Both the state and federal government have emergency loan programs for small businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian. The table below provides basic information on three of the loan programs and links ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Disaster Assistance, Fishery Disaster, Florida DEO, Hurricane Ian, Marine Industry, SBA, SBDC, Small Business, Small Business Administration
Fishery Disaster damage to marina docks and vessels after Hurricane Michael.

Resources for Florida’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Industries Impacted by Hurricane Ian

by Scott Jackson
October 3, 2022

Last modified: October 10, 2022 9:30 PM Hurricane Ian caused significant damage to large parts of Florida and the state’s fisheries and aquaculture industries were particularly hard hit. Several sources are available for industry members ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, U/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Aquaculture, Charterboat, Commercial Fisheries, Commercial Fishing, Disaster Assistance, Fishery Disaster, SBA, SBDC, Shellfish

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