Gainesville, FL – April 29, 2025 – The Florida 4-H Foundation and UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program are thrilled to announce the 2025 inductees to the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Gainesville, FL – April 29, 2025 – The Florida 4-H Foundation and UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program are thrilled to announce the 2025 inductees to the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS ExtensionFlorida’s palm trees don’t just define the Sunshine State’s skylines. They are a cornerstone of the state’s environment and economy. Yet, pests, diseases and nutrient issues can make it tough to keep the many varieties healthy. To ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Florida’s palm trees don’t just define the Sunshine State’s skylines. They are a cornerstone of the state’s environment and economy. Yet, pests, diseases and nutrient issues can make it tough to keep the many varieties healthy. To ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
When some people hear the word “agriculture,” they envision cows and plows, but you can pursue many careers in the field, as Citrus County high school students learned. The 2nd Annual Expanding Agriculture: Workforce Seminar opened with ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Work & Life
Media Contact: Brad Buck, 352-875-2641 (mobile), bradbuck@ufl.edu WHO: The UF Plant Science Council and UF/IFAS plant-breeding faculty and students. WHAT: Students and faculty from UF/IFAS and around the world present the Fifth Annual ... READ MORE
Category: Events
With 2026 already underway, why not add planting a new tree to your list? Adopt-a-Tree makes it easy. If you are not familiar with Adopt-a-Tree, here is a quick synopsis. Adopt-a-Tree events seek to give Orange County residents an opportunity ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners recognized April 19–25, 2026, as Extension Services Volunteer Appreciation Week. The commissioners approved the official proclamation at their meeting on April 21, 2026. Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS Extension
What is Ag-Abilities? Ag-Abilities is an inclusive agricultural education program in Hillsborough County, created to give students of all abilities the chance to experience agriculture through hands-on, accessible learning. Designed ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , EventsIn South Florida, a new University of Florida initiative is bringing the concept of “Food is Medicine” to life by helping farmers grow nutrient-dense, culturally relevant crops that reflect the region’s diverse consumer preference. That ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research