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Carrying on a family tradition, a UF/IFAS CALS grad inspires the next generation of citrus growers

by Brad Buck
February 20, 2025

Managing orange groves in Florida – a state prone to hurricanes and citrus greening disease – is no easy task. But for fifth-generation citrus grower and University of Florida alum Morgan McKenna Porter, it’s a passion. “[Growing ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Citrus, Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Industry, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Family, Graduate, Lake Wales, McKenna & Associates Citrus Inc., McKenna Brothers Inc., Morgan McKenna Porter, Outdoors, Riley McKenna, UF/IFAS Research, Wedgworth Leadership Institute

Why Taylor County Elementary Schools Need the PROSPER Botvin LifeSkills Program 

by Tharpe
December 6, 2024

Children in Taylor County, like those in many rural and low-income communities, face unique challenges that can limit their potential to thrive. Risk factors such as limited access to resources, economic instability, and exposure to adverse ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Family, Life Skills, Substance Use Prevention, Taylor County, Youth

Helpful information for holiday travel.

by Alicia Betancourt
November 15, 2024

Holiday travel can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you plan to fly or drive, there are some excellent tips to make it less stressful. Firstly, plan for something to go wrong. Make sure you have the money and time available in case ... READ MORE

Category: , SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Adaptable, Airline Apps, Airport, Arrive Early, Book In Advance, Books, Budget, Carry-on Luggage, Chargers, Crowds, Download, Drive, Enjoyable Journey, Essentials, Family, Flexibility, Fly, Friends, Holiday Travel, Itinerary, Jumper Cables, Last Minute, Laundry Bag, Leave Early, Long Lines, Medications, Money, Movies, Non-peak Hours, Off-peak Days, Pack Light, Podcasts, Positive Mindset, Potential Delays, Power Bank, Preparation, Prices, Raincoat, Reimbursement, Safe Travels, Safety Kit, Save Money, Security Checks, Sense Of Humor, Snacks, Spare Tire, Time, Tips, Travel Apps, Travel Documents, Travel Insurance, Unexpected Challenges, Water Bottles, Waze, Weather Delay, Weather Delays

UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County: Explained

by Julia Sirchia
October 30, 2024

Who is UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County? The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Pasco County is an off-campus branch of UF that offers a wide range of helpful educational materials and programs ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Community Gardens, Extension, Family, Family Nutrition Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lifestyle, Money Management, One Stop Shop, Pasco Extension, Pasco Master Gardeners, Quality, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Youth

Heart of 4-H: Cultivating Gratitude in Youth

by ambernorris
May 9, 2024

Gift giving occasions can teach youth the benefits of gratitude. These adults may be someone the youth may want to thank.  Many times, around holidays and special occasions we buy gifts for others to show our gratitude.  You may ask yourself, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Central Florida, Children, Citizenship, Communications, Family, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Tampa, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth
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Marion County workshop to promote healthy lifestyles

by Megan Winslow
April 29, 2024

About 65% of Marion County residents are overweight, just about mirroring the state average. But by coupling edible gardening with positive nutrition, the organizers of an Ocala workshop hope to inspire healthy lifestyles among the county’s ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Amanda Marek, Catherine Campbell, Class, Edible Ornamentals, Events, Family, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Foodscaping, Gardening, Marion County, Megan Winslow, Nutrition, Obesity, Ocala, Overweight, Plant To Plate, Progragm, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Veggie Meter, Workshop, Youth And Community Sciences

Here’s what’s on tap for Citizen Science Month at UF/IFAS

by Lourdes Mederos
April 4, 2024

Scientists need help from residents, and that is what Citizen Science Month is all about. This national observance, held nationally in April, highlights the importance of how consumers engage in science by partnering with scientists on ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Boating, CISMAs, Citizen Science, Citizen Science Month, City Nature Challenge, Climate Change, Environment, Environmental Horticulture, Family, Florida Sea Grant, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Landscape Water Survey, News, SoFLo City Nature Challenge, Southwest Florida Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas, Southwest Florida Invasive Fish Roundup, UF Extension Wildflower Bioblitz, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

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