ENGAGING YOUTH THROUGH NON-MOUNTED 4-H HORSE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES M. Mann, UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL and R. Slocumb UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL. Situation: Horses can serve as an effective vehicle for the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Livestock
Comparison of Fall Establishment of Plugs of Zoysia and St. Augustine Grass in Central Florida Ricketts G., UF/IFAS Extension in Osceola County FL. Objective: Zoysiagrass and St. Augustinegrass are warm season grasses. The temperature in Central ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
COMPARING RESPONSIVENESS TO AQUASCAPE EDUCATION METHODS T. Sudol, UF/IFAS Extension, Seminole County, Sanford, FL Situation: In accordance with the Florida Extension Roadmap Initiative 2 ‘Enhancing and Protecting Water Quality, Quantity ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
GIVE THEM THE AXE: COLLABORATING WITH COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL INVASIVE TREES W. Lester, UF/IFAS Extension, Hernando County, Brooksville, FL. and S.F. Enloe, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, Gainesville, FL. Situation: ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Irrigation Checklist for Homeowners: Rain Sensor Replacement J.E. Davis, UF/IFAS Extension, Sumter County, Bushnell FL Situation: Water is Florida’s most important, yet finite resource. 90% Floridians drinking water comes from The Floridan ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Turf
DEVELOPMENT OF OPTIMAL NITROGEN APPLICATIONS FOR SELECTED ASIAN VEGETABLES Wells, B., DPM, Extension Agent II, UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Florida, 32092, and G. Liu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Florida, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
EXPANDING BEEKEEPING AS A PROFITABLE AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE THROUGH EXTENSION EDUCATION Sullivan, J., Agriculture Extension Agent, University of Florida IFAS Extension - Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL, 34744 Situation: The need for beekeeping ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Sumter County 4-H and FFA Peach Tree Project McAvoy, C.E. and Taylor, K.A 1) Situation and Objectives: Starting in 2014, the peach tree project was offered to 4-H and FFA youth in Sumter County as an opportunity to learn how to grow a food ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
PERENNIAL PEANUT IN BAHIAGRASS PASTURES A.Fluke. UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL Situation: Optimal soil fertility is a challenge for Central Florida cattle producers grazing Bahiagrass. Necessary nutrients are commonly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Turf
FIT (FOREVER IMPROVING THROUGH) WELLNESS SERIES G. Murza. UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL Situation: In Osceola County, 37% of adults are overweight and another 29% are obese. While 90% of residents have access to adequate ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition