In 2024, Sarasota County faced multiple hurricanes and storm events that tested our community’s strength, adaptability, and resilience. Yet, through each challenge, we came together. Neighbors supporting neighbors, organizations collaborating, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
The United States has celebrated National Energy Awareness Month every October since 1991, when President George H. W. Bush encouraged our country to be conscious of our nationwide energy usage. We still honor this presidential ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Crave that cup of coffee in the morning? Globally, consumers drink more than 2.2 billion cups daily. Someone grows all that joe: More than 100 million farmers worldwide produce coffee. Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, SFYL Hot Topic
Discover the "Elements of Sustainability" at this year's 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, where we delve into the critical roles of earth, air, water, and fire within our ecosystem. Set for November 07, the event promises to be ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Growers are always looking for ways to maintain or increase their yields and boost the ability of their crops to resist pests, diseases and heat brought on by climate change. That’s particularly the case when you grow crops in a high-intensity ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
To understand which populations and neighborhoods are hit the hardest by heat, we partnered with NASA DEVELOP to complete a county-wide heat vulnerability assessment. Extreme heat Extreme heat is defined as a prolonged period of excessively ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
World Environment Day 2024: Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience World Environment Day 2024 is celebrated on June 5, marking the 51st anniversary of this global holiday. This year’s theme is “land restoration, desertification ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Introduction Whether you're new to the area or have lived here for years, chances are you've used electricity or water in your home. If this is the case, you may have also received a bill in the mail (or your email). It can be tricky to read ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Florida farming is big business. To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up. "Agricultural operations, regardless ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
The American Psychological Association refers to climate or eco anxiety as ‘a chronic fear of environmental doom’ that stems from the perceived threats posed by environmental issues such as stronger and more frequent storms, sea-level rise, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation