UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
By Katrina Rossos Wildlife Ecology and Conservation master’s student Zachary Steele is studying the human dimensions of invasive species in Florida under the advisement of Dr. Elizabeth Pienaar. He is assessing resident awareness of introductory pathways of species… Read More
A UF/IFAS publication is available showcasing biological control success stories in Florida. UF/IFAS Research and Extension specialists are addressing the invasive plant and insect problem in Florida. These experts develop integrated pest management techniques that often incorporate the… Read More
A tree that makes you nervous for the safety of your home can be stressful. At times this means hiring someone to remove or prune the tree to reduce the risk but what do you do if the… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Family and Consumer Science Agents provided a Poverty Simulation for the State College of Florida Faculty during the middle of October 2019. The poverty simulation experience is designed to help participants begin to… Read More
Unhealthy relationships have been shown to cause lower test scores in children, increase stress levels, cause family violence and economically depressed communities. Relationships classes to couples would improve these deficits at home. The University of Florida IFAS Extension… Read More
Communities are made up of all types of families, couples facing a variety of challenges. Many are learning new parenting skills. Often they are getting to know the children of their partner and building a relationship with them…. Read More
University of Florida Wildlife Ecology and Conservation senior Nathaniel Owenby worked over the past summer at the Lykes Ranch in Okeechobee, Florida. Lykes Ranch is a large agricultural operation that spans about 340,000 acres over Glades and Highlands… Read More
Role Models Before the medals and the ribbons and the physical manifestations of success, there is a club, a meeting, an adult, a friend that changes the life of a youth. That gives them the confidence to believe… Read More
Have you considered keeping honey bees and its time commitment? This blog article will outline seasonal chores and time scale to prepare you for many of the tasks. One of the best pieces of advice that I was… Read More
Please take 8-10 minutes to complete the UF/IFAS Brazilian peppertree biological control extension needs assessment linked below. Brazilian peppertree is an exotic invasive tree that outcompetes native vegetation and disrupts natural processes. Because of the negative impacts to… Read More
