Families equipped with nets traipsed through the woods with an entomologist in search of bugs. Kids learned how to cast with fishing poles. The cornhole game was adjacent to enormous drones used by top geomatics scientists. Winners of the ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
One of the Natural Area Training Academy’s (NATA’s) core courses, “Managing for Diversity Across Florida’s Unique Landscapes,” just concluded. We discussed non-native and invasive plants, which brought up several questions regarding ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Construction is underway for two new Agricultural Inspection Stations in Jackson County. One on Highway 231, at the Alabama border, and one on Highway 2, at the Georgia border. Agricultural Law Enforcement Officers have been hired and have ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
The University of Florida/IFAS and the PSC Milton campus will host the Spring Festival of Flowers 9 am to 4 pm this Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12, 2026. Highlights include a variety of plants, flowers, herbs, garden supplies, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Gainesville’s inaugural TreeQuest brought out over 90 individuals and groups to participate in a local tree scavenger hunt. The event took place in three public parks and the University of Florida’s main campus, with participants ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) will host the 2026 NFREC Beef and Forage Field Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, near Marianna. The event will ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Creado por Meredith Bauer-Mitchell, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: El Centro de Educación sobre Asuntos Públicos de UF/IFAS está realizando una encuesta a los residentes de Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
From artificial intelligence that can diagnose palm diseases to drone technology tracking tree health from above, the Palm Quest 2026 Conference will spotlight the future of palm science when it returns to Fort Lauderdale April 21 to 22. Hosted ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Spring Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFLSFN) meeting is happening on Wednesday, May 13th! We’re excited to announce that this year’s meeting will be held at Inyoni Organic Farm in Collier County. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension