Category: Work & Life

A few remaining orchids hang from a shadehouse.

Short-term Hurricane Preparation for Commercial Nurseries

by Yvette Goodiel
June 27, 2025

As our oceans warm, hurricanes are becoming more intense and slower-moving, resulting in greater potential damage from heavy winds and flooding. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Southeast Climate Hub developed a series of guides specifically ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Green Industry, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Martin County, Safety, Storms, UF/IFAS Extension

Suncoast Grown and Gathered: Summer Mango Mania!

by Forest Hecker
June 26, 2025

At the Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension Office, we've been cultivating a Food Forest to showcase the most productive, unique, and often underutilized fruits suited to our distinctive southwest Florida climate. Through this project, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes, Suncoast Grown And Gathered, SuncoastGrownAndGathered
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Agents of Discovery: Now Live! Play and Learn Outdoors

by Evelyn Spencer
June 26, 2025

Calling all Special Agents! UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County in partnership with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources is excited to launch our new interactive learning experience, Agents of Discovery! Agents of Discovery ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family
Tags: AgentsOfDiscovery, Health, Nature, Nature And Health, NatureAndHealth, Pgm_EcoNR

Stepping into Your Comfort Zone: How to be Sustainable Without Breaking the Bank or Your Back

by Sophia Hovis
June 25, 2025

Climate change can feel overwhelming, often leaving individuals wondering if their actions truly matter. But small, everyday choices made at home can add up to meaningful change. Keep reading to learn about what you can do to make a difference. Climate ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Energy Conservation, Healthy Living, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Alumni Spotlight with Dr. Finegan: Data-Driven Breeding at Bayer

by Eva Sailly
June 25, 2025

As a double Gator, Dr. Christina Finegan earned both her bachelor’s and Ph.D. through UF’s Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology program, where she honed her interests in plant genetics and breeding. Her time in research labs within the ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Alumni, Alumni-feature, Bayer, Cotton, Harry Klee, Horticultural Sciences, Marcio Resende, Matias Kirst, Plant Breeding, Plant Molecular And Cellular Biology, RD, Student, Teaching
Termites seen in close-up

Científicos de UF/IFAS confirman que termitas híbridas se han establecido en Florida

by Luz Bahder
June 24, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Científicos confirman que dos de las especies de termitas invasoras más destructivas del mundo no solo se están ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Colonias Híbridas, Colonias Híbridas De Termitas, Comejen, Descendencia Fértil, Estériles, Florida, FLREC, Fort Lauderdale, Invasoras, Plaga, Sur De Florida, Teritas, Termita Hibrida, Termitas Subterráneas Asiáticas, Termitas Subterraneas De Formosa, Thomas Chouvenc, Vuelos De Dispersión Primaverales
Bed bugs inside a homemade trap.

Expertos de UF/IFAS explican cómo evitar que las chinches de cama sean sus compañeras de viaje

by Luz Bahder
June 23, 2025

https://youtu.be/EB_htYM65-k Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Con la reciente cobertura de los medios de comunicación sobre la afectación de las chinches ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Centro De Investigacion Y Educacion De UF/IFAS En Fort Lauderdale, Chinches De Cama, Entomologia, Español, Faith Oi, Hospedero, Infestaciones, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Johnalyn Gordon, Manejo De Plagas, Nocturnas, Plaga, Roberto Pereira, Spanish, University Of Florida

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