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Florida Land Steward Update, October 8, 2026

by Chris Demers
October 8, 2026

Hurricane Isaias Taking Aim at Florida We are closely watching Hurricane Isaias. Make sure you have the provisions needed should the storm impact your area. See the UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation and Recovery site for guidance. As always, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Drought, Florida Forest Service, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Landowner Assistance, NRCS, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Tree Farm

Florida Land Steward Update, September 25, 2026

by Chris Demers
September 25, 2026

Wetland Preserve Recognized as Florida Land Steward Ambassadors at the 2026 Florida Forestry Association Annual Meeting The Florida Land Steward Ambassador award is presented to Wetland Preserve for outstanding communications and service ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: American Tree Farm System, Award, Conservation, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Landowner Academy, Forest Landowners, Hurricane Recovery, Landowner Assistance, NRCS, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle

Florida Land Steward Update, September 18, 2026

by Chris Demers
September 18, 2026

Congratulations Mark and Janora Crow: 2026 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year The Florida Tree Farm Program proudly recognizes Mark and Janora Crow as the 2026 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: American Tree Farm System, Award, Drought, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Landowner Academy, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Landowner Assistance, Loblolly Pine, NRCS, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Tree Farm

Florida Land Steward Update, September 11, 2026

by Chris Demers
September 11, 2026

APPLY FOR THE SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM Apply by October 9, 2026 Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program through October 9. The program ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cogongrass, Drought, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Landowner Academy, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Landowner Assistance, Loblolly Pine, NRCS, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southeast Silviculture Library, Southern Pine Beetle, Tree Farm

Florida Land Steward Update, August 28, 2026

by Chris Demers
August 28, 2026

HURRICANE SEASON IS RAMPING UP. ARE YOU READY? We are keeping an eye on Dolly, the next named tropical storm in the Atlantic. We’ve learned the hard way in recent years that powerful hurricanes can make their way inland and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cogongrass, Drought, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Landowner Academy, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Landowner Assistance, Loblolly Pine, NRCS, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Wild Turkey

Florida Land Steward Update, August 21, 2025

by Chris Demers
August 21, 2025

THANKS TO THOSE JOINING US FOR THE AUGUST 19 WEBINAR ON WOODLOT MANAGEMENT OPTIONS, RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE This webinar was provided by the UF/IFAS Florida Land Steward Program and UF/IFAS Walton County Extension. Forestry Extension Agent, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Florida Panther, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, NRCS, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Webinar, Wildlife

2025 Manatee County Land Judging Competition

by Gail Somodi
February 24, 2025

The 64th annual Manatee County Land Judging competition, hosted by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD), was held on February 20th at the Southwest Florida Water Management District Ed Chance Reserve Gilley Creek Tract. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation
Tags: 4-H, Land Judging, NRCS

2024 Manatee County Land Judging Competition

by Gail Somodi
February 26, 2024

The 63rd annual Manatee County Land Judging competition, sponsored by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD), was held on February 22nd at Duette Preserve. Fifty-three students answered a variety of questions concerning ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation
Tags: 4-H, Land Judging, NRCS

Get Conservation Stewardship Program Details in March Online Workshop

by Kevin O'Horan
March 13, 2023

The Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent the following information March 07, re the conservation stewardship program: NRCS Hosts March 16th Virtual Workshop on Conservation Stewardship Program USDA’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Ag, Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Pgm_SWCD, USDA

Land Judging Competitors Qualify for State Contest

by Gail Somodi
February 28, 2022

The 61st annual Land Judging competition, sponsored by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District, was held in late February at the Ed Chance Preserve-Gilley Creek Tract. Thirty students answered test questions concerning soil properties ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Events, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: 4-H, Land Judging, NRCS

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