Fifteen Department of Agricultural Education and Communication students and staff were recognized for their academic, extracurricular, and work excellence at the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences awards banquet, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
The Indian River Lagoon is a vibrant ecosystem full of important seagrasses. Those seagrasses act as habitats and nurseries for marine species like manatees, sea turtles, fish, crabs and more, and the seagrasses also serve as their critical ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, WaterThe April plant clinic will be provided from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 18 at the temporary UF/IFAS Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton Beach. The plant clinic is designed to provide a place ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
The purpose of this Community Needs Assessment. A community needs assessment is a vital process that helps identify a community's strengths, challenges, and unmet needs. We are gathering input from residents, organizations, and stakeholders, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
St. Lucie Earth Day Festival occurs in 2025 on April 12th. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is attending the festival with two tables this year. You can find us by looking for the 4-H or Master Gardener Volunteer table. Each table has a ... READ MORE
Category: Events
Decision-makers and community leaders are invited to the Water School for Leaders, a two-day professional development program to provide essential, science-based information on current and future water issues in Marion and Sumter counties. The ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
“If I could get homeowners to water their lawns correctly, I’d solve most lawn problems in this state.” This is a statement that I’ve heard Dr. Bryan Unruh say more than once. Unruh has been impactful in Florida with his turfgrass ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
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 4, through Sunday, April 6. Highlights include a variety of plants, flowers, herbs, garden supplies, arts and ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes
Behind every fresh head of lettuce and pepper on your plate, there’s a team of scientists working tirelessly to protect crops and farmers’ harvests from pests and plant diseases. De-Fen Mou, an assistant professor of entomology at ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Have you ever noticed how time flies when you're lost in a creative project? Whether making soap, pouring candles, painting, or crafting, these hands-on activities do more than pass the time. They actively boost your mental health, making ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, , Work & Life