Category: Crops
Emeralds of the Landscape: Florida’s Blueberries
March 15, 2020
An Important Agricultural Commodity Sprinkled around Alachua County, these tiny, blue, and sweet agricultural emeralds flourish. They are found at large agricultural production farms or in someone’s backyard. Of course, I am referring to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Blueberries, FarmingAlachua, Florida, Food, Fruit, Gardening
Kids and Crops: The Beneficial Partnership Between Local Extension Offices and Public Schools
March 4, 2020
UF/IFAS Extension works very closely with the local school systems and provides educational programming on a wide spectrum of topics including crop science, embryology, nutrition, livestock, school gardens, etc. Extension Agents work directly ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, CropsTags: Brussels Sprouts, Classroom, Crops, Field Trips, Kids, Sweet Potato
Kids and Crops: The Beneficial Partnership Between Local Extension Offices and Public Schools
March 4, 2020
UF/IFAS Extension works very closely with the local school systems and provides educational programming on a wide spectrum of topics including crop science, embryology, nutrition, livestock, school gardens, etc. Extension Agents work directly ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, CropsTags: Brussels Sprouts, Classroom, Crops, Field Trips, Kids, Sweet Potato
Topic Tuesday: Alternaria Leaf Blight on Carrots
March 3, 2020
Already in Suwannee County, growers have been reporting issues about dark spots on their carrot leaves or defoliation issues in their field. UF/IFAS Ag Extension Agents and Specialists have been visiting fields, taking samples, and sending them ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agriculture, Carrots, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday