Category: Events
Free webinars on home well and septic system care offered by UF/IFAS
January 12, 2023
Florida homeowners with a private well or septic system are invited to learn more about their home water and wastewater management systems through free webinars hosted by UF/IFAS experts. WHO: UF/IFAS water resources regional specialized ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Free Event, Private Well, Septic System, Septic Tank, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Webinar, Webinars, Well Water
UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center Celebrates a Century of Science
January 11, 2023
Since 1921, the UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC) has built a rich history and world-class reputation for its commitment to growers, promoting sustainable agricultural systems and protecting South Florida’s natural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: 100th Anniversary, Agriculture, Anniversary, Best Management Practices, BMP, Centennial, EAA, Everglades, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Experiment Station, Florida, Hardev Sandhu, Microgreens, News, Samira Daroub, Soil And Water Sciences, South Florida Water Management District, Sweet Corn, UF IFAS Everglades Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS EREC, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County, USDA, USDA-NIFA, Vegetables, Water Quality
Tomato Gardening Class
January 10, 2023
The UF/IFAS Extension Office in Baker County is offering a tomato gardening class on Friday, February 17th at 10:00 am. Topics include vegetable gardening basics, tomato variety selection, general care, tomato pruning techniques, and common ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Work & LifeTags: Tomatoes, Vegetable Gardening
Garden Festival and Plant Sale – Orange County Extension
January 10, 2023
Flower Power: The Power of Native Flowers! Join us on Saturday March 4th, 2023, from 8:30am to 3:30pm for our annual Garden Festival & Plant Sale at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway, Orlando, 32812. The theme for this year ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Artisan Vendor, Artisan Vendors, Childrens Activities, Community Event, Crafters, Educational Sessions, Food Trucks, Free Event, Garden, Garden Education, Garden Festival, Garden Festival And Plant Sale, Garden How To, Garden Tours, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteers, Native Flowers, Native Plants, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Events, Orange County Gardeners, Orlando Event, Orlando Gardeners, Plants, Plants For Sale, Speakers, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth
Safety First!
January 10, 2023
As a fifth generation to my family’s farm, I can remember as a kid driving tractors, mowing pastures, and baling hay. I remember dad giving me the basic run down of the dos and don’ts of operating the tractor. As a woman in agriculture, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: Agriculture, Farm, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, Tractor Driving, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County
MREC Recognizes Staff at MREC Superior Accomplishment Awards
January 9, 2023
Staff at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center ended their year with celebration and special recognition, the MREC Superior Accomplishment Awards. The MREC Superior Accomplishment Awards recognize MREC staff and team members for their ... READ MORE
Category: EventsTags: Accomplishment, Carmen Nazario, Employee Recognition, Irma Herrera, Matt Creech, MREC, Superior Accomplishment Awards, Superior Award
Family Day at the Dairy Farm is Back!
January 5, 2023
Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an open house held on February 11, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the UF/IFAS Dairy Farm located in Alachua, Florida. The event has been moved to earlier in the year in hopes of avoiding bad weather. This ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 4-H, Animal Sciences, Dairy, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Extension, Family Friendly, Livestock, UF Animal Science
Ag in the Classroom- Workshop for Teachers
January 3, 2023
Saturday, January 28th, from 9am-2:00pm Location: Alachua Farm to School to Work Hub 2802 NE 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641 Florida Ag in the Classroom and FNP are hosting a workshop at the Alachua Farm to School Hub here in Gainesville. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Professional DevelopmentTags: Ag In The Classroom, CEU, School Gardening, Tearcher
The Season of Giving
December 21, 2022
Authors: Samara Purvis Lizzie Whitehead Hard times do not begin and end during the holiday season, but the holidays give an added level of stress to families who are already managing everyday stress. Over 5000 people in Bradford County live ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Giving