FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Florida’s fresh citrus industry members will join together for Citrus Packinghouse Day on Thursday August 24 to hear of promising research updates, updates in various shipping requirements, and Ag. labor related ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture,
What is the Hurricane House? The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Regional Windstorm Damage Mitigation Training and Demonstration Center (a.k.a. The Hurricane House) is one of several across Florida. The St. Lucie County Hurricane House was ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences (ANS) strives to prepare its students for their future careers both inside and outside of the classroom. In the classroom, faculty provide engaging lectures and labs through creative teaching methods. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
The Western Honey Bee has many pests and diseases that beekeepers must control to maintain their bees' health. Among these pests are Small Hive Beetles. What are Small Hive Beetles and how I can Identify them? Small Hive ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionLa abeja melífera occidental tiene muchas plagas y enfermedades que los apicultores deben controlar para mantener la salud de sus abejas. Entre estas plagas se encuentran el escarabajo pequeño de la colmena. ¿Qué son los ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Manatee County Farm City Week Committee is accepting applications until August 31, 2023 for the Agriculturalist of the Year and Hall of Fame Awards. Each year the Manatee County Farm City Week Committee selects two individuals in recognition ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock
In May, 16 students in the inaugural Animal Science in Italy study abroad program began their 30 days overseas. The program, spearheaded by UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences (ANS) Associate Professor Antonio Faciola, immersed students ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Carrollwood Village Park is the most visited park in Hillsborough County with over 1.2 million visitors per year. Now, the park features a newly installed native butterfly garden thanks to the Viva Florida grant from the Florida Wildflower ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The Cabbage Palm aka Sabal Palm (Sabal palmetto) is a native Floridian and was designated as the 'Florida State Tree' in 1953. The Sabal Palm has also been designated as the state tree in South Carolina. Like other palmettos, its flowers ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, HorticultureWe are celebrating the service of Debbie McManus with 4-H. At an appreciation party on June 23, 2023, an array of representatives showed up in honor and respect of Debbie for a job well done. It was certainly mixed emotions to see her go yet ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture