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Scientists to share latest hemp production research during free Aug. 13 field day

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2026

What: Hemp Field Day, presented by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). When: Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit, 2556 Co. Hwy. 318, Citra. About: ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cannabis Sativa Plants, Citra, Drone, Economic, Emerging Crop, FDACS, Fertilizer, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Free, Hemp, Hemp Field Day, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lunch, Marijuana, Megan Winslow, Mulch, Pilot Project, Plant, Plant Science Research And Education Unit, Psreu, Research, Tour, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weed
watermelon

Retired UF professor leaves enduring legacy online through sustainable agriculture course

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2026

It’s been years since University of Florida Professor Emeritus George Hochmuth set foot inside a classroom, yet students from all over the world still benefit from his lessons every day. As the architect of Coursera’s Sustainable Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Agricultural, Agriculture, Class, Course, Coursera, Crop Production, Farm, Farming, Free, George Hochmuth, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lecture, Megan Winslow, Nutrient Demands, Nutrition, Online Course, Professor Emeritus, Soil Fertility, Soil Testing, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Student, Sustainable Agricultural Land Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Practices, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida
Townies Pizzeria composting workshop

UF/IFAS Extension partners with pizzeria to teach composting basics

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2026

As a soil biologist and agent for UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, David Hébert teaches everything from selecting compostable food items to identifying microorganisms. Most recently, he’s done so from within a bustling Fernandina Beach shopping ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Amelia Plaza, Compost, Composting, David Hébert, Extension Nassau County, Fernandina Beach, Free, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lecture, Matt Klabacka, Megan V. Winslow, Megan Winslow, Microscopy, Northeast Florida Fair Association, Partnership, Soil Biology, Townies Pizzeria, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Winn-Dixie, Workshop

UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension Open House on June 23, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

[portfolio_slideshow] The growing season is here and there are some wonderful locally grown foods readily available. Local gardens and orchards are bursting with fruits and vegetables. Locally produced, home grown fruits and vegetables have ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Family And Consumer Sciences, Farming, FCS, Florida, Free, Fun, Garden, Gardening, General Information, Growing, Horticulture, Lawn & Garden, Money, Natural Resources, Sustainable Living, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension

Wakulla Extension Offers Fun, Free Events

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Join us for fun events4-H Summer Camps - (each camp has a fee) click here for more information (note: Survival 101 is full and Bachelor/Bachelorette is canceled) Do you need help with your finances? Call for a Master Money Mentor 850-926-3931. ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Farming, Finances, Free, Fun, General Information, Horticulture, Lawn & Garden, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Pest Management, Sustainable Living, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County

What’s in the Garden Now — Snap Peas!

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

By Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director and Clara Foran, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Family and Consumer Sciences Temporary Program Aide. The cool evenings and days in the upper 80’s and 90’s are bring an end to the spring ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Bean, Clara Foran, Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Farming, Florida, Food, Food And Nutrition, Free, Fun, Garden, General Information, Growing, Horticulture, Lawn & Garden, Legume, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Nutrition, Pea, Peas, Plants, Snap Peas, Sustainable Living, Trees, UF-IFAS, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, What's In The Garden Now

Free Plant Propagation Workshop!

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

The UF/IFAS Wakulla County Master Gardener Program is offering a Plant Propagation Workshop this Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. The class will be taught by Connie Kolias, a long time participant in the Leon County Master Gardener program. Current ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community, Education, Florida, Free, Fun, Garden, General Information, Grow, Growing, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Milkweed, Natural Resources, Plant, Plants, Propagation, Sustainable Living, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Free Web Conference for Women Farmers!

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

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Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Community, Education, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Farm, Farmer, Farming, Financial, Florida, Free, Fun, General Information, Grow, Growing, Help, Horticulture, Natural Wakulla, Plants, Ranch, Rural, Shelley Swenson, UF-IFAS, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Women

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