GAINESVILLE, Fla.--- Arbor Day is approaching and Seffner, Florida, residents are geared up to celebrate with an Arbor Day mail art contest presented by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Hillsborough ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionExtension agent Janet Bargar checks the water flow and direction of a pop-up irrigation system at a home. (AP photo/University of Florida/Josh Wickham) Early spring is a great time of year to reevaluate your lawn and landscape water needs. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterEarth Day is honored around the world on April 22, with many festivals, activities and events being held in in the weeks prior. April 22 marks Earth Day. Help build a better future and preserve Mother Earth by committing to protect our environment ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesBy Shelley Swenson Extension Agent III Wakulla County FCS Is it a surprise to you to learn that, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, 40 percent of all food purchased in the United States is not eaten? In fact, Americans throw ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesWhat a difference clean hands make! Improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. St. Patrick's Day can be an excellent time to remind everyone of the importance ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesBy Shelley Swenson, Extension Agent III, Family and Consumer Sciences UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension Give old denim new purpose by recycling. The journey from cotton to denim insulation is a new initiative to transform an old favorite ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesBy Shelley Swenson, Extension Agent III, Family and Consumer Sciences UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension Give old denim new purpose by recycling. The journey from cotton to denim insulation is a new initiative to transform an old ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesAPOPKA, Fla. --- Florida agriculture and food industries are among the largest economic contributors in the state. Agricultural producers manage 9.5 million acres, growing more than 300 commodities, including everything from citrus and cows ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, UF/IFASGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Need a creative way to teach students about Florida’s ecosystems? How about tracking the journey of an invasive plant or putting together a puzzle of freshwater plants? The University of Florida’s Institute of Food ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Did you know that Floridians throw away about eight pounds of garbage per person every day? That’s double the national average. Unfortunately, our trash wastes energy and materials. Waste also releases pollutants into the environment. While ... READ MORE
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