UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
A number of tree species in our area don’t completely shed their leaves until spring growth. The turkey oak, sometimes called scrub oak, is in this category and will hold onto many of its brown, dead leaves until… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Waste Reduction Program has earned the Outstanding Higher Education Program award from the National Recycling Coalition for 2020. The award recognizes Sarasota County Extension’s educational efforts to help divert food waste from landfills,… Read More
Let the leaves be! If you have a tree in your landscape, tree-cycle your leaves as mulch or compost. This Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practice will reduce the amount of waste that you generate while providing benefits to your landscape…. Read More
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Recycle phosphorus while it’s still on the farm, and you can help prevent the nutrient from flowing downstream — where it could pollute water bodies — says a University of Florida scientist. Reusing phosphorus using… Read More
By RANDALL PENN, MINDY HANAK, and WILMA HOLLEY UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County One topic we receive a number of questions on is yard waste collection. That’s never been more true than recently, with yard waste pickup in Sarasota… Read More
The sports industry is much more than the teams that are taking the field. In today’s world of sports, managers must be aware of all components of their organization. The sports industry has the ability to impact and… Read More
Join UF/IFAS Extension Leon and Sarasota County for a virtual workshop all about composting with worms!UF/IFAS Extension Agents Molly Jameson, Mark Tancig, and Randy Penn are hosting a virtual workshop all about how to compost using worms. Participants… Read More
What is a Worm Farm? Worm farming, or vermicomposting, is a way to recycle food waste using worms. Worms are housed in an enclosed compost bin, or worm farm, and are fed food scraps. The worm farm is… Read More
By BJ Jarvis A great way to break up the monotony if you are stuck at home is to grow some delicious and nutrition vegetables. Spring is the perfect time to start some relatively easy vegetables that thrive… Read More
Join us Feb. 13 for “Let’s Make Some Black Gold!“, a look at composting, waste reduction and recycling in our area. This 90-minute workshop blends indoor lessons with outdoor, hands-on activities in our compost demonstration area, and includes… Read More
