Good pollination is an essential step in our food system. Pollinators are instrumental in ensuring that we have a good harvest of fruit and vegetables. However, as more development happens, habitat and food sources for pollinators decrease. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Wildlife
Green Industry Best Management Practices Certifications: Could Potentially Save the State Millions of Dollars and Boost Local Counties Economy Part of a comprehensive program under the University of Florida’s, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Curriculum, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development
The purpose of the UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction (DOD) event is to honor UF/IFAS donors and supportive legislators, acknowledge alumni of the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and Florida 4-H, commemorate the UF/IFAS SHARE ... READ MORE
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The first community garden in Florida to arise through the cooperation of the University of Florida and a local municipality, Dade City Watson Park Community Garden is off to a great start and destined for abundant success. Just a month after ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
By: Laura Tiu and Sheila Dunning For the second year in a row, University of Florida Extension Agents Sheila Dunning (horticulture) and Laura Tiu (marine science) taught a Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Coastal Module to a newly ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Work & Life
If you have ever considered planting a spring vegetable garden, attend this 3-week series geared to beginners and learn all you need to get started. This workshop will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. starting March 1st ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Author: Rick O'Connor - roc1@ufl.edu Sea Grant Extension Agent in Escambia County Panhandle Outdoors READ MORE
Category: Agriculture