In response to declining net farm income, many farmers are being advised to engage in "value added activities" to survive. However, considering a new enterprise in your business comes with risks and time must be spent assessing and planning ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources
The UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County Florida Master Naturalist Uplands course is an examination of plants, animals and human interactions in upland systems. Master Naturalists Tammy Tauscher, Walter Stickley and Michelle Peterson formed a ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Rodents destroy stored feed, damage crops, infest buildings, and chew through wires, plastic pipes and irrigation lines. They can be troublesome in barns, fruit groves and packing houses. Rodents can carry diseases and parasites that can be ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Take a "Behind-the-Scenes" Tour of Collier County's Agricultural Operations On Wednesday, March 21st 2018 the Collier County UF/IFAS Extension presents an all-day bus tour highlighting the vibrant agriculture of the region. This year the ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a broad approach to managing pests on your farm and considers growth of a healthy crop, human health, ecosystem health and economic inputs when using strategies to deter pests. IPM uses a number ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Eating in season in Florida can be a real treat! And this time of the year we have a variety of vegetables and fruits available at grocery stores, farmer's markets, farm stands and CSAs. According the Florida Department of Agriculture and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Natural Resources
UF IFAS Extension Collier County and Collier County Parks and Recreation are pleased to join with area orchid enthusiasts to present Orchids in the Park. A local Orchid Show and Sale located at the North Collier Regional Park on Livingston ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
The Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) is excited to announce that 2 of its core workshops are currently open for registration on Eventbrite! You can register for these workshops by (more…) READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
While there are currently no Osceola County Natural Resources February events, there are many great classes and events in the works. Please come back soon to check the event calendar, and follow the Osceola County Eventbrite. If you are ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Natural Resources
Many beachfront homeowners and municipalities are in the process of restoring dunes that were heavily damaged by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. This process is regulated and permitted by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources