As the Sustainable Food Systems Extension Agent for UF/IFAS Manatee County, I assist commercial fruit and vegetable farmers; small and large-scale production. Lisa.Hickey@ufl.edu | (941)722-4524

Posts by Lisa Hickey:

• Mangoes are the King of Fruits
• Improving Soil Health
• Ancient Plant are our Fungal Friends
• Pesticide application is only one Integrated Pest Management tool!
• Growing Alligator Pears
• Industrial Hemp Workshops In July & August
• UF Grape Field Day
• Flamingos in Florida
• Rain Gardens for the Homeowner
• UF/IFAS Update on Brazilian Peppertree Control

• Florida Peaches are Blossoming!
• They can Drive you bat-ty!
• Intriguing Termite Facts
• Compost Happens (Don't Over Think It!)
• Small-Space Gardening
• Vermicomposting - Serious Gardener's Hobby
• Snakes of Florida
• Citrus greening remains a problem in backyard citrus trees
• Loving the Florida Master Naturalist Program in Manatee County
• UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension Master Gardener Successful Fundraiser