UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Dan Cromer, Director of Information Technology at the University of Florida has seen more than his share of digital wrong-doing. Concerned about the individuals he serves, he recently sent a cautionary reminder to faculty and staff, yet it… Read More
Written by Connie Gladding Master Gardener Volunteer Given up on growing tomatoes in northeast Florida? Want fresh tomatoes all winter and spring? Here’s a solution: order seeds or find someone with an everglades tomato plant. Beg them to… Read More
As impacts of coronavirus spread and our communities face constant change, it is important to take care of ourselves and our families. One major factor in our health is getting the recommended amount of physical activity and movement…. Read More
Medical Appointments during the COVID-19 Outbreak Taking into consideration the COVID-19 outbreak, monitoring our health and well-being has taken on even more importance. In light of the pandemic, you may be wondering about your medical appointments. Which ones… Read More
Migrant workers have long been the greatest asset to Florida growers. Without their hard work and dedication, growers would be unable to feed our nation. However, as immigration laws become more strict, the migrant worker pool has dwindled,… Read More
Hurricane season is going to start on June 1. Does your trees need to be prune? Trees are a valuable asset and long-term investment that can increase your property value and gave it to you many benefits. It… Read More
The history of Florida farm workers isn’t very different from other states throughout the U.S. Of course today, most of the farm labor is provided by Latin American citizens traveling to the U.S. on work Visas. This was… Read More
Monarch Magic – Day 1 Mar 22 – 33 monarch caterpillars invade our milkweed! I am lucky enough to have a cool gardener in my family… my wife. She has converted our front yard into a… Read More
By Katrina Rossos Three University of Florida undergraduates and one recent alum volunteered for one week with Grand Canyon National Park Service. What was their main task? Electrofishing. The students helped Grand Canyon park employees with the Brown… Read More
For any of you that have caladiums in your gardens, here’s good news. They’re starting to emerge from their winter sleep! This little one here is a Little Miss Muffet caladium that has lovely lime green and white… Read More
