With the current pandemic of COVID-19, everyone’s priority is to stay safe and healthy. This can be seen through our current social distancing and self-quarantine in our homes. We are not sure when this shall pass, but we all need to try ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
The awesome thing about birdwatching is you can do it anywhere, anytime. You can’t say that about many hobbies. With many of us spending more time at home right now, it’s a perfect time to find the birder in you! Where to start? A good ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
by Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Forest products contribute to a large and valuable industry for the state of Florida – altogether comprising the state’s largest agricultural commodity. This includes primary and secondary product ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Forests
by Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Forest products contribute to a large and valuable industry for the state of Florida – altogether comprising the state’s largest agricultural commodity. This includes primary and secondary product ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Forests
National Ag Week is from March 22-28, 2020. This year’s theme is “Ag Brings Everybody to the Table”. More people are staying home and spending time with family right now so this theme resonates with the times. Here in Florida, an aspect ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Dr. Heidi Liss Radunovich, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Associate Professor UF/IFAS Extension, made a presentation on managing stress during a pandemic. Radunovich's goal was twofold; "help citizens understand how the stress related to Covid-19 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
We are in the part of the year when we do not receive much rainfall and for many homeowners, watering is a way of life. We are experiencing temperatures in the 80s which means without rainfall, the landscape requires supplemental irrigation. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, , WaterIt is quite evident that spring is around the corner. Walking around my neighborhood I see people starting to clean their flower gardens and pulling weeds from their lawns. Weekly, I receive many questions on when to do and what to do. Today ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, , Water
In Florida, the most valuable sector of aquaculture is providing ornamental fish, plants and invertebrates for the aquarium industry. About 90 percent of freshwater ornamental fish are produced in captivity however only a few marine species ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife