April is Financial Literacy Month—a nationwide effort recognized each year by state and federal agencies, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, schools, and businesses. Together, these groups work to highlight the importance of ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersThis gopher tortoise was found in the dune fields on a barrier island – an area where they were once found. Photo: DJ Zemenick The state of Florida has designated Sunday April 10 as “Gopher Tortoise Day”. The objective is to bring ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeCan you believe Florida fresh fruits and veggies are supplied to 160 countries around the globe! Particularly abundant right now are the vegetables commonly referred to as cruciferous vegetables. (However, many scientists are starting to ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesThis month there were many more plants flowering… it is true that April showers do bring May flowers. May not only brings more flowers but more tourists. Everyone is out enjoying the weather, including some wildlife. I was happy to ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesThis rhyme has been around for decades suggesting that rain increases during the month of April. In recent years the amount we have received has caused local flooding, and most in Escambia County will remember receiving 26” of rain in 24 ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeAs we left the winter months and headed into spring I was expecting a lot of new blooms, new animal tracks, and more live encounters with wildlife… and then the rain began. I do not know if the entire panhandle has been getting what Pensacola ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, RecreationThe Holmes County 4-H Newsletter for April is now available. If you have not received your copy of the newsletter in the mail, please be sure to call the Extension Office to confirm your correct mailing address. You may choose to download ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth