Category: Events

Recap: Spring 2022 SWFL Small Farmer Network Meeting on National OJ Day

by Jessica M. Ryals

May 16, 2022

The Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network is a peer-to-peer network focused on exploring diversified and sustainable farming systems. This group is open to established and beginning farmers in Southwest Florida and hosted by UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, C.U.P.S., Citrus, National OJ Day, Networking, Small Farmer Network, SWFL, SWFL Small Farmer Network, SWFLSFN

Pollinator Plants, Plant Clinic & Farmer’s Market

by llw5479

May 16, 2022

If you are interested in learning about pollinators and how to attract them to your garden and/or need help diagnosing a lawn, landscape or garden problem and want to purchase locally grown produce, we have two upcoming events for you. First, ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Bees, Butterflies, Farmer's Market, Fresh Produce, Lawns, Plant Diagnostics, Pollinator Plants, Seminar, Soil Testing, Weeds

Hops, pink blueberries and more Florida-produced foods and beverages highlight 2022 Flavors of Florida event

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin

May 13, 2022

From avocado to zucchini, Florida is home to around 300 unique agricultural commodities. When the premier UF/IFAS tasting showcase, Flavors of Florida, returned May 5 to the Champions Club at UF’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, it put many ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Flavors Of Florida

Nassau brings home wins again at Area North!

by Kelsey Irvine

May 12, 2022

This year Nassau County sent 5 riders and 2 “crew” 4-H members to the Area North Horse Show! We are happy to announce that all of them qualified to show at the State Horse Show in Tampa this summer! In addition to qualifying, our Nassau ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Livestock
Tags: 4-H, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, Youth Recognition

Local learning opportunities!

by Theresa Badurek

May 11, 2022

Click here for upcoming classes and events! READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: #MasterGardener, Classes, Education, Extension, Learning

FREE Tomato, Sweet Pepper and Corn Seed from UNITY Gardens Initiative

by Barbara L. Edmonds

May 9, 2022

Floridians may pick up free vegetable starter seed packets beginning Monday, May 9th. While supplies last, pick up seed at Levy County Extension Center, 625 North Hathaway Avenue, Bronson or from one of the 59 participating University of Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes

Extension’s 108th Anniversary

by Andra Johnson

May 6, 2022

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s also the 108th anniversary of an obscure piece of legislation that might also play an important role in your life. On May 8th, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Smith-Lever Act, which ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Smith-Lever Act

Protect your fresh water: A Q&A with a water quality expert

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin

May 5, 2022

An estimated 2.5 million Floridians rely on private wells for home drinking water, according to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). These systems are sensitive to environmental changes, like flooding, and owners are responsible for the ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Andrea Albertin, Drinking Water, Hurricane Season, Private Well, Water Quality, Well Water, Workshop

Evergreen Gifts for Mother’s Day

by UF/IFAS Bookstore

May 4, 2022

Where is IFASBOOKS this week? Leon County Extension Open House and Plant Sale May 7 9 am - 12 pm EDT UF/IFAS Extension Leon County 615 Paul Russell Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32301 May 8th is Mother’s Day, and there are so many ways ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Mother's Day, UF IFAS Bookstore

Crossing the Finish Line on the Road to 67

by Scott Angle

April 29, 2022

In all the traveling I’ve done in my career, I’ve never been greeted with finish-line tape, “Chariots of Fire” playing on a public address system, a 4-H’er hanging a medal around my neck and a state map cake with a different color ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events

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