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Learn to grow sustainable food gardens anywhere, join the free UF/IFAS Extension Broward Community Garden Hub project on April 13

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March 26, 2024

Community gardens come in all shapes and sizes. They offer a bounty of benefits that bring the farm-to-table concept to life when established effectively to meet sustainable food demands. By growing food on a small scale, using venues ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Agriculture Education, Agroecology, Balconies, Community Gardens, Community Grounds, Edible Plants, Environmental Horticulture, Farm To Table, Fruit, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jiangxiao Qiu, Lorna Bravo, News, Plants, Rooftop Gardens, Small Urban Farms, South Florida Community Garden Hub, Sustainable Food Production, Sustainable Food Systems, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, University Of Florida, Urban Agriculture, Vegetables

Unlocking the secrets of mites: Agricultural acarology workshop aims to increase expertise in this emerging science

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March 25, 2024

Mites are arachnids that are found in almost every environment with more than 55,000 described species worldwide. Some mites are classified as pests, while others are beneficial. Those who study mites are known as acarologists. Fewer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Acarology, Alexandra Revynthi, Arachnids, Biological Control Practitioners, Daniel Carrillo, Entomology And Nematology, Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Mites, News, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS TREC, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center

Florida Land Steward Update, March 22, 2024

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March 22, 2024

USDA CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP) SIGNUP OPEN Apply by March 29, 2024 As one of the largest private lands conservation programs in the United States, CRP offers a range of conservation options to farmers, ranchers, and landowners. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Carbon, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Recovery, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Monitoring and measuring biodiversity require more than just numbers; scientists advocate for change

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March 19, 2024

Human actions influence the success and how species spread throughout geographic locations. This is why monitoring wildlife biodiversity is critical for scientists and policymakers to understand and preserve the present state of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Events, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Absolute Abundance, Biodiversity, Citizen Scientists, Conservation, Corey Callaghan, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, News, Relative Abundance, Research, Study, Trends And Ecology Evolution, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, University Of Florida, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

Starting a farming business? UF/IFAS hosts virtual English and Spanish workshops for beginners

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March 18, 2024

Florida farming is big business. To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up. "Agricultural operations, regardless ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Business, Business Plan, Climate, Consumer, Consumer Preferences, Consumer Reviews, Farm Operations, Farming, Farming Is A Business, Financial Planning, Human Resources, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jonael Bosques-Mendez, La Agricultura Es Un Negocio, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Marketing, Marketing Plan, News, Research, Spanish, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, University Of Florida

¡Descubra cómo iniciar su propio negocio agrícola! UF/IFAS ofrece talleres virtuales en inglés y español para principiantes

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March 18, 2024

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. La agricultura en Florida es un gran negocio. Para sobrevivir en el competitivo mercado actual, los principiantes ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Money Matters, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agricultores, Agricultura, Alimentos, Departamento De Agricultura De EEUU, Departamento De Agricultura Y Servicios Al Consumidor De Florida, Español, Expertos En Agricultura, Fincas, Florida, Gestion, Granjas, Implementacion, Jonael Bosques-Mendez, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Manejo De Negocios, Mercadeo, Mercado, Negocios, Operaciones Agricolas, Plan De Mercadeo, Plan De Negocios, Planeamiento, Principiantes, Rentabilidad, Spanish, Taller En Espanol, Talleres, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS En El Condado De Hardy, UF/IFAS En El Condado De Polk, Ventas

National Nutrition Month: Beyond the Table

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March 13, 2024

This year's National Nutrition Month® theme is "Beyond the Table," which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers markets. It also describes the various ways ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Develop Healthful Eating Patterns, Eat Healthy Snacks, Eatright, Engage In Home Food Safety, Engage In Physical Activityu, Engage In Self Care, Fight Food Waste, Food Safety, Get Enough Sleep, Grocery Shopping, Habits For A Lifetime, Healthy Messages, Hydration, Incorporate Physical Activity, Learn Cooking Skills, Make 1/2 Your Plate Fruit And Vegetables, Make A Menu, Make Informed Choices, MyPlate, National Nutrition Month, Nutrition, Nutrition Month In March, Nutritious Choices, Reduce Food Waste, Use A Grocery List

Aumentan los niveles de polen: Expertos de UF/IFAS nos explican sobre el polen y cómo puede afectar sus alergias

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March 13, 2024

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS.  Ya empezamos la temporada de polen. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), el 18,8% de los hispanos ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Alergias De Temporada, Alergias Estacionales, Alyssa Vinson, Asma, CDC, Español, Estornudos, Fatiga, Flores, Lynn Barber, Ojos Llorosos, Ojos Rojos, Palmeras, Picazon, Pinos, Polen, Primavera, Reproduccion En Plantas, Robles, Secresion Nasal, Spanish, Temporada De Alergias, Temporada De Polen, UF/IFAS En El Condado De Hillsborough, UF/IFAS En El Condado De Manatee, Urticaria

Florida Land Steward Update, March 8, 2024

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March 8, 2024

LANDOWNERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM EASEMENTS Apply by April 5, 2024 Landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values and practices have an opportunity to apply for Entity ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Carbon, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

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