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Using Facts: Tips For Communicating With Young Minds During A Global Pandemic

by Daniel GonzalezAvatar photo
March 24, 2020

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - During this unique time in history, it is important to stick to the facts when speaking to one another, and especially the young minds of today. “The world’s greatest leaders and progressive thinkers have always ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Communication, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Global Pandemic, Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County 4-H, Parenting, Youth
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping – Scavenger Hunt Activity!

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
March 24, 2020

The 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping​ (FFL) can help protect our water, create beautiful neighborhoods, and support awesome wildlife! The FFL Program is all about: putting the "right plants" in the "right place" giving ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, Activity, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Good Bugs, Integrated Pest Management, Scavenger Hunt, Water Conservation, Wildlife

Garden with Us! Introducing the Victory2020 Garden Program with UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County

by Erin Harlow
March 23, 2020

History of Victory Gardens Victory gardens or “war gardens” were popular during WWI and WWII. They were promoted by the government to help provide fresh produce to individuals at home and help supplement food rationing. It also provided ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Gardening, Vegetables, Victory Garden, Victory2020 Garden

UF/IFAS Extension Collier County COVID-19 Update

by Jessica M. RyalsAvatar photo
March 20, 2020

To protect the health and safety of our community, volunteers and staff members, the UF/IFAS Extension Collier County office at 14700 Immokalee Road is currently unavailable to walk in visitors and face to face consultations. Group events ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Closure, Collier County, Contact, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Emergency Management, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS

Agriculture: More Important Than Ever

by Nick Place
March 19, 2020

March 24 is National Ag Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture. Usually, Ag Day is a festive occasion, with the nation’s producers, agricultural associations, Extension services, 4-H and FFA youth ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Featured Hot Topic, National Ag Day, National Ag Week

UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension NOTICE

by Les Harrison
March 19, 2020

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Environment, Les Harrison, Master Gardeners, Up-coming-events, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Clay County 4-H COVID-19 Updates

by molsonAvatar photo
March 19, 2020

UPDATED: August 19, 2020 - 9:00 A.M. As many of you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has reached Clay County, FL and has impacted upcoming 4-H meetings, programs and events. We are providing this blog as a one-stop resource for you to find information ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Events

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