Category: Natural Resources

Florida Land Steward Update, August 12, 2022

by Chris Demers
August 12, 2022

SUMMER-FALL 2022 ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: Congratulations Greg Marshall: Recipient of 2022 American Tree Farm System National Leadership Award, Invasive Species: What do Land Managers Need ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Forest, Forest Carbon, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Prescribed Fires, Timber, Tree Farm, Trees

Can You Find a Coral Snake?

by Rick O'Connor
August 11, 2022

Most of you – okay… ALL of you who read this column like the outdoors. Some like it for its peace and beauty, some for recreation opportunities, some like it for both. One activity I have found many enjoy is seeking creatures from a ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coral Snake, Florida Panhandle, Florida Sea Grant, Snakes

Decisions and Change: Applying Forces to Help You Decide

by Kevin Camm
August 11, 2022

In Extension, and especially in life, we have decisions that we need to make. Many of us typically embrace change or loathe change. Regardless if it is tough or easy, it involves a process of weighing our options (good and bad). I think that ... READ MORE

Category: , Clubs & Volunteers, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development

NCBS Intern Report: Water Quality Monitoring in the Suwannee River Water Management District

by Emily Colson
August 11, 2022

Written by 2022 Summer Intern Megan Sanford, hosted by Suwannee River Water Management District Overview and Acknowledgments This summer I had the fantastic opportunity to work in the water resources department at the Suwannee ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: NCBS Interns, Springs, SRWMD, Suwannee River, Water Quality

Weekly “What is it?”: The PPBEP CCMP

by Carrie Stevenson
August 10, 2022

One of the realities of any sort of environmental or quasi-governmental work is learning all the acronyms. EPA , FDEP, FWC, UF IFAS—it’s always an alphabet soup of organizations. Today, I introduce the “PPBEP CCMP,” which stands ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Weekly What Is It

Seminole County Young Farmers and Ranchers Kick Off Meeting Sept 29th!

by Morgan Pinkerton
August 10, 2022

When and Where? Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 6:30PM UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Auditorium (250 W County Home Rd, Sanford, FL, 32773) Register in advanced using the google form. Free food will be provided to those that register ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Farm Bureau, Florida Ag, Florida Farm Bureau, Food Systems, SeminoleCountyAg, Voice Of Agriculture, YFR, Young Farmers And Ranchers

An interview with graduate student Eduart Murcia

by Robin Koestoyo
August 10, 2022

The following is an interview with Eduart Murcia, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering under the supervision of Dr. Sandra Guzmán. Eduart is part of the Smart Irrigation and Hydrology ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research, Water

Reporting Your Sightings or Interactions with Dolphins in Florida

by Holly Abeels
August 9, 2022

Florida has an abundance of marine animals that you can spot while on the water or walking along the shoreline. This includes several dolphin species that are found in Florida’s coastal waters. The most common dolphin you might see is the ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Environment, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River Lagoon, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

From Soil to Sky- Article 1- Soil

by David Outerbridge
August 9, 2022

The following series of columns entitled 'Soil to Sky' are an examination of five different facets of environment, structure, and life that are instrumental to trees in our forests and landscapes. Trees are instrumental to our wellbeing, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, , Wildlife

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