Avocados originated from tropical America. However, we have three ecological races: Mexican, Guatemalan, and West Indian. Avocado best grows in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. In Florida, commercial growers can be seen in Miami-Dade ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Two University of Florida scientists have joined a national research effort to promote phosphorus sustainability across the United States. Together they will work under the funding auspices of the National Science Foundation-Science and ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
NEW SEQUESTERING CARBON AND PROTECING FLORIDA LAND PROGRAM NOW OPEN! Apply by October 8, 2021 The Florida Forest Service announces a new program in which Florida landowners can be reimbursed for implementing approved tree establishment practices, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
On Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair become Sarasota County’s first Green Business Partner. Pledging to demonstrate the environmental stewardship of the business, the auto repair location began taking sustainable actions to reduce waste, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
I’ve got a Nagi feeling about this… Natural and Horticultural History Human desires can be capricious and plants can fall in and out of vogue. Somewhat surprisingly, things as long-lived as landscape trees have different levels of merit ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionBy Natalia Medina-Irizarry and Dr. Michael Andreu Currently, landowners generate income from their forests by participating in markets that have long existed in the U.S. These include solid wood products, pulpwood, biomass, pine straw, and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
Updated Jan 2022: Below is a list of online programs offered by UF/IFAS Extension faculty that focus on natural resources in Florida. These programs are free and open to anyone (unless otherwise noted), and can be “attended” from anywhere ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeAndra Johnson, associate director of Penn State Extension, will be the next dean of UF/IFAS Extension and director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Florida announced on Tuesday. Johnson will assume the role on ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
We focus a lot on oyster restoration here at the Nature Coast Biological Station and a new project aimed at reducing plastic use in oyster restoration has us excited. This project is called the Partnership for Plastic-free Restoration of Oyster ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water