Tag: Extension Education

Un agente de Extensión de UF IFAS, vestido con una camiseta tipo polo azul con una placa de identificación, examina flores en un jardín durante un evento de día de campo, mientras otros participantes observan y toman notas cerca.

Beyond Bouquets: Expert Advice for Creative Mother’s Day Blooms

by Jamie Groh
May 15, 2026

As Mother’s Day approaches, UF/IFAS Extension horticulture expert Erin Harlow says meaningful flower gifts don’t have to come from a florist. With a little thought, she says, creative living gifts can feel more personal than traditional ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Backyard Garden, Beginner Gardening, Cut Flowers, DIY Bouquet, DIY Projects, Extension Education, Family Activities, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscapes, Flower Gardening, Fresh Flowers, Gardening, Gift Ideas, Grow Your Own Flowers, Herbs For Cooking, Home Gardening, Horticulture, Living Gifts, Mother’s Day Gifts, Outdoor Living, Pollinator Friendly Plants, Seasonal Flowers, Spring Gardening, Sustainable Gifts, UF/IFAS Extension

Livestock Launchpad: A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Goats

by Kendall Gill
May 12, 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, DeSoto County, Extension Education, Goats, Livestock, Small Farms, Smart Farming, UF/IFAS Extension

Broward County Extension Celebrates 110th Extension Anniversary & Continues to Address Local Needs by Accessing State and National Resources

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

Broward County joins the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) as we celebrate its 110th anniversary. The Extension Service has its historical roots in the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. Extension’s role is ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 110th Anniversary Of UF/IFAS Extension, 1914 Simith-Lever Act, Broward, Broward County, Broward County Extension Staff And Website, Broward County Parks And Recreation, Extension Education, Florida, Resources Of Broward County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension 110th Birthday, UF/IFAS Solutions, Urban Area

Connecting Communities to Water: A Journey of Discovery and Conservation

by Lorna Bravo
May 12, 2026

Article by Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo & Commercial Horticulture Educational Specialist Giuseppe Di Giacinto The Water Ambassador Program In 2019, our Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program collaborated with UF professor Dr. ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bodies Of Water, Community, Conserve Water, Culture, Everglades, Extension Education, IFASwater, Miccosukee, Tree Islands, Water
big blue sign that says Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension Education Center with an UF/IFAS logo and an Orange County logo. there are green trees and blue sky in the background.

Fresh Picks: The Month’s Classes

by Chris Weber
April 27, 2026

As we head into summer, it’s a great time to build new skills and plan ahead. Our May classes include opportunities to learn about gardening, sustainability, financial well-being, and healthy living through practical, research-based ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Classes, Events, Extension Education, Learning, Ocextension, Orangecountyfl, UFIFASExtension

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