Grandparents Day has to be the best holiday ever. It is our day to celebrate the generations before us that helped make us who we are. It is even more special for me now because I am in the generation being celebrated. Thinking about grandparents, ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family
SIGN UP FOR USDA NRCS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM (EQIP) BY SEPTEMBER 30 Agricultural producers and landowners in Florida are encouraged to apply to participate in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) by September ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
En esta serie: • El aumento de los costos preocupa a los consumidores. • En Florida, las altas temperaturas pueden conllevar al uso de más agua, mientras que el precio de todos los servicios básicos sigue incrementando. • University ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Is your farm or ranch prepared for hurricane season? It is important to consider hurricane prep for farms before the storm. As the 2022 hurricane season starts at a leisurely pace, there’s talk of what the rest of the season holds. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
A picture is often worth a thousand words. As an ISA certified certified arborist, when I saw this huge Royal Poinciana collapsed on a sunny day, with no wind, rain, or other adverse weather conditions, I just had to stop and find out what ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
We are increasingly aware of the plight of honeybees in our environment. Individual homeowners can aid honeybees and other pollinators by adjusting a few landscaping practices. Plant selection, insect pest management, and general mindfulness ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife, Work & Life
Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace. With summer’s heat still simmering in Florida and in many parts of the United States, people may be tempted to water their lawns and take more showers. Beth ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersNEW PASTURELAND REFORESTATION PILOT PROJECT SEEKING LANDOWNERS IN FLORIDA PANHANDLE TO PARTICIPATE Arbor Day Carbon (ADC) and American Forest Foundation (AFF) are working together to convert marginalized pasture and agricultural lands into ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Did you know an estimated 38 million adults and 12 million children face food insecurity daily in America? According to Feeding America, food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Three Wakulla 4-H youth members are blazing a trail for other Florida 4-H youth all the way to Dallas, Texas this October. Cayle Rogers, Brooklynn Green, and Noah Pearson will represent the state 4-H program as the first Florida team to compete ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Work & Life