Category: UF/IFAS Extension

Better with Butterflies: Them and Us

by Wayne Hobbs

December 20, 2022

Welcome to our last butterfly blog of the year. This month I want to summarize all the things we have talked about in the last 11 blogs to encourage you to get involved in protecting these delicate creatures. Butterflies are as essential ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly, Butterfly Garden, Clay County, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pollinator, Pollinators

A Once In a Lifetime Experience-Clay County 4-Hers Participate in First Ever 4-H in Space Project

by Elaine Giles

July 19, 2022

Three Clay County 4-Hers participated in the first ever 4-H in Space: Mission Command Team project. Noah, Celine, and Aidan worked with Higher Orbits’ “Go For Launch” program and 45 other 4-Hers from Florida, Arizona, Illinois, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, , Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Clay County, Florida, STEM, Youth, Youth As Scientists

Can I Save my Orchid?

by Wayne Hobbs

January 11, 2022

I have received a number of orchid plants over the years. How many do I have now, NONE. I’ve been told that I kill them with kindness. I usually receive one for Mother’s Day. First, I look at it with awe, I see it’s beauty and am ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Clay County, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Houseplant, Master Gardener, Orchid

The Buzz on Honey Bee Swarms

by Cassidy Dossin

June 4, 2021

The warm Florida spring is well upon us and honey bee colonies have certainly taken notice. The UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Office has received numerous calls concerning honey bees forming dense masses of bees. This is called a swarm. Bee ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beekeeping, Honey Bee, Swarm

Want to be a Master Gardener? 2021 Course Now Accepting Applications in Clay County!

by Wayne Hobbs

February 3, 2021

The time has come to start your application for the 2021 UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer training! Read below for a big about our awesome group and how to apply! Who We Are The UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Landscaping, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer

Helping Buyers and Sellers Connect During COVID-19 Disruptions to Florida Food Markets

by Kevin Athearn

April 7, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Florida, Food Markets, Local Food

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by Nick Place

March 15, 2020

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. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

It’s Fair Time for the Clay County Master Gardener Volunteers

by Wayne Hobbs

March 29, 2019

Written by BJ Hausman, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Master Gardener The 2019 Clay County Agricultural Fair Will take place at the fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs. The dates are Thursday, April 4 thru Saturday, April 13, 2019. This year’s ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Clay County, Clay County Agricultural Fair, Fair, Master Gardener Volunteer

Honey: The Ancient Health Food

by Bradley Burbaugh

January 25, 2019

Honey is one of the most appreciated and valued natural products introduced to humankind since ancient times. For thousands of years humans have been using honey for medicinal and health-related purposes. There is a now a growing body of scientific ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension

Great Leaders Create a Compelling Vision: 3 Questions to Guide the Development of Your Vision

by Bradley Burbaugh

June 29, 2018

According to the Harvard Business Review the most effective leaders build an inspirational and compelling shared vision of the future for their teams. The evidence is clear that a sense of common purpose (i.e., vision) can improve employee ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Leadership, Vision

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