Category: Work & Life
Pollos de Corral: Bioseguridad
April 1, 2022
Es importante mantener una parvada de pollos de corral saludable. Un pollo enfermo puede infectar a toda la parvada con una enfermedad, creando problemas que pueden, en ciertos casos, resultar en la muerte. Para ayudarnos a minimizar el riesgo ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Biosecurity, Chicken Health, En Espanol, Español, Polk County FL, Polksmallfarms, Pollos De Corral, Small Farms, UF-IFAS
Backyard Chickens: Biosecurity
April 1, 2022
It is important to maintain a healthy backyard flock. One unhealthy chicken can infect the entire flock with a disease, creating problems that can, in certain cases, result in death. To help us minimize the risk of diseases and pest infestations, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Backyard Chickens, Biosecurity, Chicken Health, Polk County FL, Polk Small Farms, Small Farms, UF-IFAS
Florida Land Steward Update, April 1, 2022
April 1, 2022
USDA PREPARING SUPPORT FOR FIRE-AFFECTED COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Florida Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) announces Bay, Liberty, Franklin, Gulf and Calhoun counties have received preliminary authorization ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Disasterpreparation, Floridalandsteward, Forest, Management, Prescribedfire, Timber, Timbertax, Trees, Wildfire
Tips from the help desk…Trimming palms, April 2022
March 31, 2022
Trimming your palms and other tidbits by David Austin ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Highlands County, Master Gardener Volunteers, Tips From The Help Desk
3, 2, 1… Countdown to water conservation in your veggie garden
March 30, 2022
Nice weather for golfing, tennis, and boating likely means clear skies - great for you but not so much for your veggie plants. Likely your plants are hoping you remember to give them a drink of water. In many places- there is a phrase- April ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Work & LifeTags: Conserve, Garden, Pgm_Gardens, Preserve, Save, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening, Water
Orange County 4-H Summer Day Camps
March 30, 2022
With spring break behind us, it won’t be long until school is out, and parents are looking for quality activities for their children. The Orange County 4-H Program is offering several day camp opportunities this summer that can keep kids learning ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: #4-HGrowshere, #OC4H, 4-H, 4-H Events, Healthy Living, Life Skills, Ocextension, Water Conservation, Youth
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Over 60? Why physical activity matters
March 29, 2022
No matter what age you are, it's never too late to start moving your body. Regular physical activity is a gift that you can give to yourself. Physical activity promotes good health and a better outlook on life. If you've been sedentary for ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Fitness, Health, Older Adults, Pgm_FCS, Physical Activity, Seniors
Prevent Food Waste
March 28, 2022
Food waste can be a huge issue for many families and consumers. As a country, we throw away an estimated 40 percent of all the food produced, or up to 160 billion pounds each year. The cost of that waste approaches approximately $218 billion. ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & LifeTags: Buying Food In Bulk, Chill Food, Chill Food Properly, Create A Shopping List, Don't Over Buy, Don't Waste Food, Food, Food Is Our Middle Name, Food Protection, Food Safety And Quality, Food Safety Matters, Food Waste, Food Waste Can Be Prevented, Food Waste Prevention, Food Waste Reduction Suggestions, Freezing, Garbage, Ideas To Prevent Food Waste, Leftovers, Prevent Food Waste, Safe To Eat, Save Food Dollars, Save Money, Use A Shopping List, Use Up Leftovers
Purple rain, purple rain. All hail the Queen’s Wreath!
March 28, 2022
The Queen is dripping. The waterfall of purple flowers cascading over trellises and featured in spring selfies is known as Queen’s Wreath. This tropical vine commands attention. Wrapping and twining up a supporting structure, these sandpapery ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Central Florida Gardening, Cflandscapes, Color, FFL, Florida Friendly, Flower, Flowers, Hwooten, Landscape, Landscapes, Petrea, Pollinator, Pollinators, Pretty, Purple, Purple Flowers, Queen’s Wreath, Right Plant Right Place, Sandpaper Vine, Spring, Spring Flowers, Tolerant Plant, Tropical, Tropical Plant, Vine, Vines