Category: Agriculture

New chair: Andrew Short to lead UF entomology and nematology

by Samantha Murray
December 1, 2022

Andrew Short joins the University of Florida as professor and chair of the UF/IFAS department of entomology and nematology. His tentative start date is May 15, 2023. Short will lead the highly ranked department of nearly 80 faculty members ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Andrew Short, Entomology And Nematology, News

Farm City Week November 16-23, 2022

by patriciadnobles
December 1, 2022

Celebrated from November 16 through the 23, Farm City Week is a partnership between Farmers and the Community. The week’s celebration recognizes the beneficial partnerships between rural and urban communities that make American food safe ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture,
Tags: American Farmer, Economic Impact, Food Supply, Relationship Building

New WPS Compliance Materials

by Entomology Emily
December 1, 2022

Hello Avid Readers! We have new WPS compliance materials available to assist those concerned about staying in compliance with the worker protection standard. If you work on an establishment that produces plants and pesticides are used, this ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Compliance, Emily Kraus, EPA, Pesticide, Pesticide Exposure, Safety, WPS

What’s Growing On? Holiday Flora & Fauna

by brittanyacouncil
November 29, 2022

The holidays are full swing and what better way to brighten the ambiance then with decorative floral arrangements. Filling your home with sensational aromas and color can undoubtedly add to your holiday cheer. Many of these wonderful treasures ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

What’s Growing On? Volusia County Master Gardener Volunteer Program Annual Report

by brittanyacouncil
November 29, 2022

Each year people express interest in the Volusia County Master Gardener Volunteer Program based on the encounters with volunteers within the community. Our volunteers work hard providing an invaluable service to the community by extending UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension

Honey Harvesting: Preparation

by JK Yarborough
November 29, 2022

Beekeeping as a hobby has been growing in popularity since 2006. And one of the perks of being a beekeeper is collecting honey from your colonies. But how do you prepare for all the mess and what do you need to have on hand to ensure a smooth ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock

Honey Harvesting: Honey Out of the Hive

by JK Yarborough
November 29, 2022

Beekeeping as a hobby has been growing in popularity since 2006. And one of the perks of being a beekeeper is collecting honey from your colonies. But how do you go from frames of honey to honey in a jar? Let’s take a closer look at how it ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock

Sherman Fox Squirrel

by Lisa Strange
November 29, 2022

I have truly been rewarded for sitting at my home desk this Sunday afternoon working on the end of year report for 4th day consecutively. The view from my desk faces north, is a heavily wooded area, across from my front yard. A fast movement ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Wildlife

The Joy of Christmas Trees

by Susan Haddock
November 28, 2022

The holiday season is approaching quickly, and nothing feels more festive than decorating a live Christmas tree. You can purchase a pre-cut Christmas tree, cut one yourself at a local tree farm, or select a potted living tree. Cutting a ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Artificial Trees, Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree Care, Christmas Tree Safety, Christmas Trees And Pets, History Of Trees, Potted Christmas Trees, Selecting A Christmas Tree, Trees

What’s Growing On? Volunteer Retention the Roots of the Program

by brittanyacouncil
November 28, 2022

When selecting volunteers to carry out your program’s mission, we often spend ample time on parts of the marketing and training sector. Over time, the program begins to operate in a robotic manner as we continue with the annual components ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension

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