Category: Agriculture
University of Florida professor garners Superior Accomplishment Award
February 25, 2021
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---An early career research scientist with a novel approach to mentor students and foster collegial teamwork, Lorenzo Rossi is a University of Florida Superior Accomplishment Award recipient. Recognition for the achievement ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
A Historic Hidden Figure
February 25, 2021
When Miles Edward Groover retired as an Extension agent in Jefferson County in 1957, it was significant enough to warrant mention in the Chicago Defender. Groover was among the first Black Extension agents in Florida. He grew up in an era ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, CropsTags: Black History, Diversity, Extension, FAMU, Idea
Parts of a Label 7…How Do I Get Rid Of It?
February 25, 2021
Blogs 1-6 of “Parts of the Pesticide Label” covered safety, both personal and everything else, and how to use the product, is there anything left to cover? Well after using a product we either need to store or dispose of it if it’s ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Brett Bultemeier, National Pesticide Safety Education Month, Parts Of A Pesticide Label, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label
My Covid-19 Vaccination Journey
February 24, 2021
By Violet Krochmalny and Christine Kelly-Begazo. Recently I was extremely fortunate to secure a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. It was in the early weeks of Indian River County Health Department's first come - first served online registration ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: CDC, Christine Kelly-Begazo, COVID, Health, Indian River County, Vaccination