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Stand Up & Holler for UF/IFAS!

by IFAS Advancement
February 20, 2020

It's Gator Nation Giving Day! When you give to UF/IFAS, you partner with a network of faculty, students and volunteers who are creating positive and lasting change in Florida and beyond. “Stand up and holler” for the UF/IFAS program that ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Events, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #AllForTheGators, CALS, Giving Day, IFAS, Stand Up & Holler

2020 Master Gardener Volunteer Application for Columbia County

by Erin Harlow
February 19, 2020

The UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County Master Gardener Volunteer program works with the horticulture extension agent to educate the citizens within our county about research-based practices to use in their gardens and landscapes. Educational ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Gardening, Horticulture, Master Gardener, Volunteer

Tired Taste Buds? Try Growing this Vegetable in Your Garden

by Carolyn Saft
February 17, 2020

Many gardeners like to try new things in their garden. Asian vegetables add nutrition and new flavors to your healthy meals. If you like to try a crop in the same family, grow some Tong Hao also know as Shungiko. It is also called edible ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture
Tags: Chrysanthemum, Crown Daisy, Edible Landscape, Gardening, Healthy Eating, Healthy Food, Lettuce, Tong Hao, Vegetables

The Power of Spuds

by Taylor Clem, PhDAvatar photo
February 17, 2020

The Powerful Spud Last Friday was Valentine’s Day, so, like always, I end up singing “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News. As an extension agent, Valentine’s Day also serves as an excellent reminder to plant potatoes in North ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Backyard Gardens, Food, Fruits And Vegetables, Gardening, Potato, Potatoes, Vegetable Gardening

Pesticide Applicator Licensing in Florida

by Kevin Korus
February 11, 2020

Pesticide Licensing and Training in Alachua County In order to apply restricted use pesticides in the state of Florida, one must obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator's license. Regulation of these licenses is the responsibility of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf,
Tags: License, Pesticide

The First Annual Alachua County Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture Festival a Huge Success

by Kevin Korus
January 28, 2020

In an effort to reach a non-agricultural audience, the “Alachua County Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture Festival” was held on Saturday, November 23rd 2019. This event was planned by the District 4 Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Education

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