UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
“Whosoever comes into Italy, and from whence soever; but more especially if he come from suspected places, as Constantinople, never free from the plague; hee must bring to the Confines a certificate of his health, and in time… Read More
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recently passed a fertilizer ordinance with the intent of limiting nutrient applications to turf and landscape plants. Nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen, have the potential to contribute to water pollution through… Read More
Have you ever said to yourself you would never be a victim of a scam? Then you read or saw a news clip realizing you have been SCAMMED! You are not alone. According to the Federal Trade Commission,… Read More
The Baker County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are holding a houseplant and succulent sale on Fridays beginning August 13. Available plants include Chinese Evergreen, Kangaroo Paw Fern, Bromeliads, Silver Squill, Swedish Ivy, Purple Heart, Cast Iron, Sansevieria, and… Read More
Summertime brings together friends and families outside for vacations, BBQ’s, and park picnics. Through our travels and gatherings, food is a big part of it. We love to come together and share family favorite snacks and meals. As… Read More
People all over the planet are at the epicenter of three epochal influences – the pandemic crisis, the climate crisis, and the technological revolution. These will have a considerable social, economic, and environmental impact for years to come,… Read More
Youth ages 8-18 are invited to enter the Sustainable Communities Workshop Youth Video Contest for their chance to win $100, and more! The winners will be announced during the 16th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, Nov. 10. Task Create… Read More
As an Environmental Education and Outreach Intern for the Ecology and Natural Resource Program at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, I was afforded the opportunity to engage with our flora and fauna in ways I never had before. After… Read More
National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness month. Each year, this observance emphasizes the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Prior to the COVID-19 vaccine we saw the devastating effect of the COVID-19 virus,… Read More
For me, a visit to the doctor can be an inconvenience. Between fighting traffic, finding a parking spot, checking in and doing time in the waiting room, I usually have to carve out an hour or more of… Read More
