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Biological Control and Pesticides

by Entomology EmilyAvatar photo
September 1, 2022

Hello Avid Readers! Have you heard of biological control? This is when a live organism is used in the management strategy of a pest population. An example would be when ladybugs are released in a garden for aphid control. I was recently at the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Tags: Biological Control, Emily Kraus, Integrated Pest Management, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Safety

Is Planetary Health a relative of Circular Health?

by Alejandro Sanchez
September 1, 2022

In 1994 Dr. Per Fugelli, a physician working at the Institute of Social Medicine of Oslo, published a paper titled “In Search of a Global Social Medicine”. Its abstract neatly summarizes his call to action for the medical profession: “Patient ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Forests, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Circular Health, Climate Change, Conservation, One Health At UF, One Health Center, Sustainable Development Goals

St. John’s Wort – Wild Weeds

by Alicia HalbritterAvatar photo
September 1, 2022

Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month St. John's Wort Hypericum tetrapetalum St. John's Wort is an evergreen perennial shrub found in Florida. Blooms typically appear in late spring but can be found throughout the year. Flowers are bright lemon-yellow ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Natural Resources, NFLAG, Wild Weeds

2022 Sustainable Communities Workshop video contest for young adults

by Alia GarrettAvatar photo
August 30, 2022

Young adults are invited to enter the Sustainable Communities Workshop Video Contest for their chance to win $100, and more! The winners will be announced during the 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, on Nov. 01. Task Create a ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Contest, Pgm_Sustain, SCW, Scw22, Sustainable Communities Workshop, Video, Videography

2022 Sustainable Communities Workshop video contest for youth

by Alia GarrettAvatar photo
August 30, 2022

Youth ages 8-17 are invited to enter the Sustainable Communities Workshop Youth Video Contest for a chance to win $100 or other prizes! The winners will be announced during the 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on Nov. 01. Task                                          ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Contest, Pgm_Sustain, SCW, Scw22, Sustainability, Sustainable Communities Workshop, Video, Videography, Youth

Easy Math – Can You Do It?

by Kevin CammHay baling at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna, Florida.
August 26, 2022

I love math, do not get me wrong. But, when it comes to the complex equations – throw in a little exponents, tangent, or square roots – I admittedly walk away. There are some neat math problems, however, like the Collatz conjecture. Feel ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development

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