This summer, Wakulla 4-H partnered with Sunchaser Fitness, the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program, the Wakulla County Coalition for Youth, and the Florida Center for Prevention Research at Florida State University to offer a new, teen-focused ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
As a soil biologist and agent for UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, David Hébert teaches everything from selecting compostable food items to identifying microorganisms. Most recently, he’s done so from within a bustling Fernandina Beach shopping ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
You may be surprised to hear that the coontie is a native plant with ancient origins. Let's delve into its origins, growing conditions, and ecological significance. Origins of the Coontie The coontie (Zamia integrifolia), also known as Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
There are more than 12,500 species of insects...in Florida, alone! For the average person, it can be difficult to distinguish between common, garden-variety ladybugs. And, it can be just as difficult to understand the difference between a "good" ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, combinations can create magic. Beyond delicious treats and sick beats, we do combinations in the pesticide world as well. Tank mixing is a common practice but must ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Growing Together! Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium, an event to connect the Central Florida agricultural community to allied agencies, returns for its second annual event. This year hosted in the Mid-Florida Research and Education ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
UF/IFAS Extension Agent Opportunities for July 11, 2024 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, currently posted IFAS Extension Agent positions. Please click on the link for further ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Thanks to a $5,000 bay-mini-grant from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County was able to develop a Bay Friendly Landscaping program. Educational classes were offered to teach residents about protecting the environment ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
We are excited to announce a new partnership and program opportunity coming to UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Starting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Family and Consumer Sciences Agents Hillary Ayers and Patrick Zayas, in collaboration with ... READ MORE
Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
There are several delivery modes for 4-H programs, such as camps, afterschool, community clubs, project clubs, 4-H school enrichment, Instructional TV or video, competitive events, 4-H in-school clubs, and independent studies, to name a few. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife, Work & Life