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, , Events
In 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 ResearchIn 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
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
Happy Earth Day! UF/IFAS Extension Sea Grant in Okaloosa and Walton Counties and Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County’s Department of Tourist Development, helped celebrate Earth Day by hosting coastal cleanups in both ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
It’s about the forest view from above. School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences Associate Professor Carlos Alberto Silva’s SilvaLab, SFFGS and the University of Florida landed a major forestry tech conference and it’s set ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Forests, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
The UF/IFAS Taylor County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their Annual 2026 Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Taylor County Extension office located at 203 Forest Park Dr., Perry. (Forest Capital ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
As our region grows, we observe impacts of climate change such as an increase in days with extreme heat conditions, number and intensity of storms and hurricanes, and water shortages. This brings to light how important our actions are in response ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Work & Life
The UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their 2026 Spring Plant Sale 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the temporary Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton ... READ MORE
Category: Events
CALLING ALL FLORIDA CATTLE PRODUCERS! Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Florida Producer Educational Tour to Amarillo, Texas! This tour is hosted by UF/IFAS Extension with the support of the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension