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PSA: Well water routine maintenance

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May 8, 2023

Developed by UF/IFAS Extension regional specialized water resources agents Yilin Zhuang and Andrea Albertin If you obtain drinking water from your own well, you alone are responsible for assuring that it is safe. For this reason, routine ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Contaminated, Drinking Water, Private Well, Safety, Water Resources, Well Water
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ALL THINGS HOUSING IN THE CENTRAL DISTRICT.


April 16, 2023

2023 Central District All Faculty Symposium - Family and Consumer Sciences L. Hamilton, UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County, Deland, FL, J. Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Orlando, FL, J. Anderson, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2023, 2023 Central District All Faculty Symposium, Central District Symposium, Extension, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Flagler County, G. Benitez, Giovanna Benitez, H. Ayers, Hernando County, Hillary Ayers, Housing, IFAS, Ifas Extension, J. Anderson, J. Gomez, J. Rodriguez, Jana Anderson, Jenny Rodriguez, Johanna Gomez, L. Duncan, L. Hamilton, Lisa Hamilton, LuAnn Duncan, M. Thomas, Marion County, Melanie Thomas, Orange County, Osceola County, S. Taylor, Scott Taylor, St. John's County, Sumter County, UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County, Volusia County, W. Lynch, Wendy Lynch

Broward Extension Shares Resources for Mitigating Historic Flooding

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April 14, 2023

Broward County Florida experienced unprecedented, historic flooding, like we have never seen before. We had repeated flash flood and tornado warnings which weren’t for the faint of heart. The downpour of rain didn’t seem to stop. The skies ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Avoid Speeding, Be Kind, Be Resilient, Broward County, Chemicals In Water, Contaminated Water, Disaster, Disaster Anxiety, Disaster Planning, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Preparedness And Your Pets, Disaster Suggestions, Don't Let Kids Play In Flood Water, Don't Walk In Flood Water, Engage In Self Care, Flood Resources, Flooding, Flooding In Broward County, Have A To-go Bag, Historic Flooding, Keep Flood Insurance Up To Date, Keep Homeowners Insurance Up To Date, Keep Medications On Hand, Manage Stress, Mitigate Extreme Flooding, Protect Open Cuts And Wounds, Safety, Stay Informed, Uf Ifas Extension Solutions, UF/IFAS Resources, Use Caution When Driving In Flood Water
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¿Planea cultivar sus propias hierbas? Especialista de UF/IFAS le ofrece consejos básicos para iniciar su huerto

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April 10, 2023

Esta primavera disfrute del Mes Nacional de los Jardines con hierbas cultivadas en su propia casa. Cada mes de abril, esta celebración reúne a jardineros, grupos de amantes de la jardinería y principiantes para compartir consejos y ofrecer ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Condiciones Del Suelo, Cultivar, Español, German Sandoya Miranda, Hierbas, Huerto, Jardín, Mes Nacional De Los Jardines, Patio, Primavera, Sembrar, Spanish, UF IFAS Everglades Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, Variedad
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Para ahorrar agua empiece por irrigar menos

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April 3, 2023

Al crecer se nos enseña a ahorrar agua cerrando el grifo mientras nos cepillamos los dientes y a tomar duchas cortas. Cada gota de agua ahorrada es importante, pero una reciente investigación indica que el uso del agua en nuestros jardines ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agua, Ahorro, Césped, Español, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grama, Guia De Plantas, H2OSAV, Irrigacion, Jardín, Nick Taylor, Oficina De Extension De UF/IFAS, Patio, Programador De Riego, Recurso Hidrico, Riego, Sensor De Lluvia, Spanish, UF-IFAS

Desde sus raíces en Colombia, esta agente de Extensión de UF/IFAS tiene como objetivo ayudar a los más necesitados

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March 23, 2023

Al crecer en condiciones de pobreza en Bogotá, Colombia, Nelly Nelson conoce de primera mano a los más necesitados. Esta vivencia personal es el motivo principal para que, como agente de Extensión de ciencias de la familia y del consumidor ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agentes De Extension, Alimentacion Saludable, Ciencias De La Familia Y El Consumidor, Colombia, Condado De Manatee, Español, Gestión Financiera, Mes Nacional De La Historia De La Mujer, Mujeres Pioneras, Nelly Nelson, Seguridad Alimentaria, SMART Couples, Spanish, UF-IFAS
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To save water, start with irrigating less

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March 16, 2023

Growing up, we are taught to save water by turning the faucet off while we brush our teeth, or by taking short showers instead of baths. Every bit of saved water is important, but recent research indicates that water use in our yards can really ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Center For Land Use Efficiency, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, H2OSAV, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscapes, Rain Sensor, Save Water, Smart-irrigation Controllers, UF IFAS Extension, Water, Water Conservation, Water Quantity, Water Use, Yards

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