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Intern Spotlight: Seeing Ourselves in Our Communities with Luis Hernandez

by Stephanie Cadaval
October 5, 2026

 We're back with another intern spotlight! This summer of 2026, we were lucky enough to bring aboard two interns to learn about urban forestry and Extension in Florida. Their contributions to our programs helped us reach young people, residents, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Community Engagement, Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Trees, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension, Urban Trees

Livestock Launchpad: A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Cattle

by Kendall Gill
October 2, 2026

Welcome to a new series: Livestock Launchpad! Each month, I will be highlighting different livestock species and sharing what you need to know to get started. Whether you are new to agriculture, managing a small farm, or simply interested ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Animal Science, Beef Cattle, DeSoto County, Extension Education, Livestock, SFBFP, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension
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Building Better Tomorrows: Raising Confident, Capable Kids

by Abbey Tharpe
October 2, 2026

Every child is learning who they are. Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children develop a positive self-image, build confidence, and understand that they can improve through effort and practice. Building a Positive Self-Image A ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 4-H, Children, Confidence In Kids, Family, Florida, Self-image, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth
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Simple Steps to Reduce Mosquito Breeding in Your Landscape

by Julie Schelb
September 29, 2026

Reducing mosquito breeding sources in the landscape begins with identifying areas where water can collect and remain standing. Many common landscape features and gardening items can hold enough water for mosquitoes to complete their life cycle. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Jschelb, Master Gardener Volunteer, Mosquito, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Rain Barrel, Rain Barrels, Turfgrass, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast
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Shopping with the Florida Seasons

by Alicia Betancourt
September 29, 2026

Have you ever stood in the produce section and actually looked at where your food came from? I do this more often than I probably should. I’ll pick up a tomato, turn it over and look for the little sticker. Florida? Great. California? That ... READ MORE

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Tags: Buy Local Florida, Farmers Markets, FDACS, Florida Agriculture, Florida Department Of Agriculture, Florida Farmers, Florida Farmers Markets, Florida Food, Florida Fruits And Vegetables, Florida Produce, Florida Ranchers, Florida Seafood, Florida Seafood Markets, Florida-grown Food, Food Labels, Fresh From Florida, Grocery Shopping, Local Food, Seasonal Eating, Seasonal Produce, Support Local Farmers, UF/IFAS Extension
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Buyer Beware of Fake Shopping Websites

by Alicia Betancourt
September 29, 2026

The internet has made shopping more convenient than ever—but it has also opened the door for scams. Fake websites that claim to sell cheap products are increasingly common, targeting people looking for good deals. While these sites may look ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Consumer Fraud, Consumer Protection, Counterfeit Products, Credit Card Fraud, Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Fake Shopping Websites, Fake Websites, Fraud Prevention, FTC, IC3, Identity Theft, Internet Fraud, Online Safety, Online Scams, Online Shopping Scams, Safe Online Shopping, Scam Awareness, Shopping Scams, Social Media Scams, UF/IFAS Extension
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¡Regresa el Desafío Anual de la Mantequilla de Maní! ¡Únase a la iniciativa!

by Luz Bahder
September 28, 2026

Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: Las oficinas de Extensión de UF/IFAS recolectarán donaciones de mantequilla de maní durante octubre y noviembre. Toda ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Andra Johnson, El Desafio De La Mantequilla De Mani, Español, Kevin Camm, Mantequilla De Mani, Spanish
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Field Guide Face-Off Part 3: Cooter vs Slider

by Bridget Gerovac
September 25, 2026

Welcome to another installment of Field Guide Face-Off, a series I created to compare some of Florida's most commonly confused species and provide ways to tell them apart. We've spent quite a bit of time talking about and learning to identify ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Identification, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, St. Lucie County, Turtles, UF/IFAS Extension

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