What are you going to do with National Family Stories Month? For me, it started with an early Thanksgiving trip where about 35 family members gathered under one roof. The food was wonderful, of course—but the conversations were even better. ... READ MORE
Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will celebrate a milestone moment on Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m., when the doors open to the Pauline O. Lawrence Student Residence at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Written by Emily Colson, Communications Specialist at UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station Cedar Key, Fla. — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Nature Coast Biological Station (UF/IFAS NCBS) announced ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine,
Florida strawberry growers are a resilient bunch. They’ve survived the back-to-back punches from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, they have planted the fruits you’ll enjoy from December through ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Florida's coastlines are famous for their stunning beaches and vibrant ecosystems but also for the formidable hurricanes that often sweep through the region. As recovery efforts continue after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, now is a good time ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
There is something for everyone at UF/IFAS Extension Broward County. Whether it’s finding the right 4-H youth activity, growing your garden, training to be an arborist or needing an expert to diagnose your landscape woes, UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Local officials discuss adaptation actions As the rate of sea-level rise continues to accelerate along the Gulf Coast and other areas of the United States, the City of Cedar Key is making strides to address current and future flooding concerns. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Homeowners, business owners and others can plant the right tree in the right place in cities and suburbs with help from a newly relaunched website from University of Florida scientists. If “right tree, right place” sounds similar to the ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes
In the face of escalating climate change impacts, the agricultural sector stands at the forefront of both vulnerability and innovation. As traditional practices struggle to cope with the increasing unpredictability of weather patterns and intensifying ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Water
When we think of the holiday season and family, we tend to think about the things we have seen in social media and in movies. Fluffy white snow on the ground (except here in Florida), as families gather around the fire and exchange gifts while ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth