Category: UF/IFAS Extension

UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Recognized for Research
May 25, 2022
The UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences (ANS) was recently ranked number one in the United States for research, according to Academics Analytics. The department shares this position with two peer Association of American Universities (AAU), ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Animal Research, Animal Science, Ans, Graduate, Livestock, UF Scholars, Undergraduate

Bay County 4-H Summer Programs
May 24, 2022
4-H Summer programs for youth from 5-18.2022 summer adventures for you!Meat My Grill Tailgate Campo May 31st – June 3, 2022o Youth ages 11 as of September 1, 2021 o Location: UF/IFAS Extension Bay County 2728 East 14th Street, PCo Register: ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: 4-H, Bay County, Summer Camp

Nature Knowledge Webinar – Schedule and Recordings
May 24, 2022
Nature Knowledge is an online webinar sharing scientific knowledge on current issues affecting nature in Florida, supported by UF/IFAS Extension and hosted by Dr. Shelly Johnson, State Specialized Agent in Natural Resources. See below for ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Conservation, Natural Resources, Nature Knowledge, Wildlife, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

Red Meat Consumption – New Recommendations
May 23, 2022
By Dr. Raluca Mateescu, Professor We all heard from our public health officials to limit consumption of red meat because of concerns that these foods are linked to heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. The Annals of Internal Medicine ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Beef, Beef Cattle, Health, Meat Science, Nutrition, Research

Wakulla County Extension Welcomes Summer Intern Johanna Walker
May 22, 2022
This summer, University of Florida student Johanna Walker will be working in Wakulla County as a paid summer intern with the 4-H program. About the Internship Program UF/IFAS Extension Summer Internship Program focuses on integrating College ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Edible Landscape, Environmental Sciences, Permaculture, Wakulla Springs

National Endangered Species Day
May 19, 2022
National Endangered Species Day is May 20, 2022, created by the U.S. Senate in 2006, this day of appreciation also coincides with World Endangered Species Day. Florida Endangered list Our state animal, the Florida Panther, is our ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Birds, Endangered Species, Eva Pabon, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Nature, Parks, Stormwater, UF IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Vero Beach resident and University of Florida scientist wins international and state awards for her work
May 19, 2022
Vero Beach resident and University of Florida scientist wins international and national awardsMay 19, 2022By: Robin Koestoyo, 772-453-0516 (mobile, texting) email: koestoyo@ufl.eduFORT PIERCE, Fla.--- A scientist last year garnered an international ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Incredible Edible Landscaping
May 19, 2022
Food for the taking Have you ever eaten a pine tree? Many parts are edible. Those supposedly were the famous words of world-renowned food forager, Euell Gibbons, on a grape-nuts commercial in the ’70s. Not many of us would be interested in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Classes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Hometown Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteers, UF IFAS Extension, Vegetable

Microirrigation for Vegetable Gardens
May 18, 2022
Microirrigation is an efficient way to water vegetable gardens and conserve our precious water supply. This goes along with Florida-Friendly Landscaping principle #2, Water Efficiently. Microirrigation is defined as a low volume, low flow ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Conservation, Fruit Tree, Irrigation, Microirrigation, Orange County, Resources, Spray, Vegetable, Water