A Message to Manatee County Plant Exhibitors: The FNGLA Plant Show and Sale (Plant Project) provides the opportunity to experience the process of growing, maintaining, marketing, and selling ornamental plants, simulating nursery production. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP99MmuEYtw As a way to learn more about the 23 majors in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida, we've been asking 23 questions. JP Prescott, a soil and water sciences student ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Lauren Roberts, first-year entomology and nematology student, has had the support of the Gator Nation in developing a project that is now recognized as top in the nation. This week, the 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo is celebrating ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
After enrolling in an agriculture course her freshman year of high school, Heather Yoder saw her teacher, Mrs. Everett, as a role model and the reason she majored in an agricultural education and communication at the University of Florida. As ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
This story is also available on Adobe Spark. Celebrated Feb. 16 to 23, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in the developing future leaders in agriculture and the ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Conservation awards presented at year end 4-H and FFA banquets At the end of each school year, the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) sponsors a Conservation Award for one student from each FFA or 4-H chapter who ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Forests, Livestock, Natural Resources, Wildlife
The end of the year is not only the Holiday Season, it is that time when youth begin to prepare for the Livestock Show & Sale at the Suwannee County Fair. November is the time to buy a small hog/steer to raise to show at the fair and eventually ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Livestock
It is almost time for CLASS D (miscellaneous category) tagging. There is a mandatory tagging on Thursday, November 30, 2:00-6:30 pm in the Mosaic Arena, Fairgrounds. Plants must be registered online (by November 28 at 3:00 pm) before tagging. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Buying plants from youth. Are you are looking for a reason to take your focus off Hurricane Irma cleanup? The annual 4H/FFA Plant Show and Auction at the County Fair is just what you may need and will be here soon. Youth between the ages ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth