CONGRATULATIONS DON ASHLEY AND THEO MEADOWS OF ASHLEY FARMS: 2020 JON GOULD FLORIDA OUTSTANDING TREE FARMERS OF THE YEAR Mr. Don Ashley and his sister, Ms. Theo Meadows, have transformed their 570-acre multi-generational tobacco farm into a ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
The 2020 recreational scalloping season is in full swing! Here are some tips and tricks to participate safely. Make a safety plan! Before you leave the dock, make sure someone on land knows where you are going. Show everyone on board the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Are you ready to try a new technology that could conserve water and save money at no cost to you? The UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County is seeking study participants for installation of new irrigation technology. Soil moisture ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Water
Can you tell when your trees need water? Most growers can see the angle of the leaves and know immediately that their plants need water. If the soil is already moist, then they know they have a root problem. Letting your trees get to the point ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Horticulture, Water
Snorkeling and diving are some of my favorite activities that I get to enjoy more often during the summer! The water is warm, scallop season has opened, lobster season is just around the corner and a perfect time for a lesson on dive flag awareness! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & Life
Why do we have irrigation systems in Florida? What are irrigation system requirements and why does what we do in our own yards impact Florida’s water? Last Water Wednesday, Tina McIntyre and Brooke Moffis, the Horticulture Agents in Seminole ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water