Tag: Okeechobee
4-H Serves Florida: project grant application open, impact updates
December 13, 2022
The Florida 4-H Foundation now accepting applications for 4-H Serves Florida: Project Grants. Individual 4-H members, clubs, and county programs in Florida may submit a request up to $400 to support the repair, rebuilding, or replacement of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: #4Hserves, #Florida4H, 4-H Serves Florida, Florida 4-H, Florida 4-H Foundation, Okeechobee, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, UF/IFAS Extension Lee County, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County
Biking and Birding the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) on the Herbert Hoover Dike
January 14, 2022
One of my favorite past times is hitting the trails on my bicycle and exploring Florida's natural areas. So on a sunny Saturday in December, I strapped my Trek FX3 on my bike rack and drove out to explore the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trial ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot TopicTags: Alligator, Audubon, Bird, Lake Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Trail, Wood Stork
Grouping and Feeding Cows by Nutritional Need
February 22, 2018
When dairy cows are grouped by production level, dairy farmers and nutritionist can formulate a ration that meets their nutritional needs. At the 29th Annual Ruminant Nutrition Symposium, Dr. Victor Cabrera, University of Wisconsin-Madison, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Dairy Management, Dairy Nutrition, Livestock, Okeechobee
Ranch Horse Seminar
February 13, 2018
Okeechobee County Extension hosted a ranch horse seminar in January at the Buck Daniel Ranch. The event featured several regional speakers with expertise in horsemanship, husbandry, or veterinary. The day started with a keynote speaker, Gene ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockTags: Horse, Okeechobee, Ranch, Training, Workhorse
Can Cows Talk to Farmers?
October 26, 2017
Can cows talk to farmers? Not exactly... But thanks to some new technology being used in the dairy industry cows are telling us quite a bit of information. Monitoring collars and ear tags are being used to improve management on dairy farms. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Ag Technology, Dairy, Livestock, Okeechobee