Category: Natural Resources

UF researcher: Controlled fires don’t eliminate invasive tree

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 2, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Researchers have, in the past, reintroduced fire to restore a forest without considering its effect on exotic species that have become invasive. But a recent study by a University of Florida researcher shows that fire actually ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Exotic, Fire, IFAS, Invasive, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Species

Agritourism opportunities at the FATA Regional Networking Social

by Luke Harlow
November 2, 2017

Did you know that farm tourism can be a viable new cash crop for farmers, as over 71 million people between 1999-2008 have started taking part in visiting farms for recreational activities? Agritourism Options Due to Florida's favorable ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Agriculture, Agritourism, Business, FATA

Ag BMPs: Implementation Verification Rulemaking Becomes Effective Today

by marylusk
November 1, 2017

The 2016 Florida Water Bill established that agricultural best management practices (BMPs) are enforceable and that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) shall verify implementation of BMPs by enrolled producers ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Ag Bmps, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water, Water Bill

Hillsborough Master Gardeners Receive Two Awards of Excellence

by Lynn Barber
October 31, 2017

SEFFNER, Fla. – Did you know we have more than 100 Hillsborough County residents who volunteer as Master Gardeners? These MGs (short for Master Gardener) provide gardening advice to fellow residents here at the Extension office and through ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Water

Disaster Relief Program

by Taylor Davis
October 31, 2017

In the quake of Hurricane Irma, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is releasing a 75% cost share program called the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) disaster relief program to help rehabilitate farmland. There is no Average Gross Income ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: HCLivestock

New Extension Agent

by Ken Gioeli
October 31, 2017

Meet your new Livestock and Natural Resources Extension Agent My name is Taylor Davis, your new Livestock and Natural Resources Extension Agent, representing Highlands County. I was born and raised in Wauchula, and currently reside there ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: HCLivestock

County Extension Provides Measurable Benefit to Community

by Stephen Gran
October 31, 2017

The 2017 Extension reporting year is quickly coming to an end. As we collect our impact data for the current year, I want to reflect on the 2016 program year. The fundamental objective of Extension is to strengthen communities, sustain agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Work & Life

Paddle Sports, the Key to Unlocking Ecotourism

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October 30, 2017

In the Panhandle, we are blessed to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse, fresh & marine water bodies on the planet. Paddle sports are the perfect way to experience. So, get out and explore! The oldest ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Panhandle Outdoors, Uncategorized

Feral Hog Management – FAQ

by Ken Gioeli
October 30, 2017

What are "Feral Hogs" or "Feral Pigs" in Florida? Feral pigs in Florida are the same genus and species as domesticated stock (Sus scrofa) (Giuliano 2010). The term "feral" is an animal in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Hogs, Invasive Animal, Nuisance Wildlife, Pigs

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