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Agricultural safety center, UF/IFAS release heat-related illness toolkit

by Megan Winslow
June 18, 2024

The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have partnered to create an online toolkit to help protect agricultural workers from ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Tags: Agriculture, Ashley McLeod-Morin, Center For Public Issues Education, Education, Educational, Guide, Heat, Heat-illness, Heatstroke, Hydration, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kidney Injury, Megan Winslow, PIE Center, SCCAHS, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Summer, Temperature, Toolkit, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida
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Spice Up You Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Sage

by Julia Sirchia
June 6, 2024

Do you enjoy cooking with fresh herbs or admiring them in your garden? If so, growing sage at home could become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll explore how to grow Sage in Central Florida, featuring varieties that thrive in the ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Family Nutrition Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Nutrition, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Summer, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

Gardening Successfully in Florida’s Summer Heat

by Julia Sirchia
April 11, 2024

Welcome to the Sunshine State! If you've recently made Florida your home or if you're diving into gardening in this unique climate for the first time, you're in for an adventure. Florida's summers are famous for their intense heat, humidity, ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Calories, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Fertilizer, Fertilizers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Fresh Fruit And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Saving Water, Seasonal, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, Summer, Turf, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables, Water

Creatures from the Glowing Lagoon

by Carolyn Kovacs
July 21, 2023

Puerto Rico is famous for its bioluminescent bays, but did you know that we have the same organism creating bioluminescence right here in Florida?  Each summer, the northern Indian River Lagoon attracts visitors at night for a special sight ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Algae, Algae Bloom, Bioluminesence, Ecotourism, Indian River Lagoon, Nutrients, Summer, Water

Summer Sun Safety

by Hillary Ayers
June 13, 2023

The sun is shining and the heat is here...it's summertime in Florida! Whether you're a native Floridian or just visiting, it's always important to remember to practice sun safety here in the "Sunshine State." What are the best ways to protect ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, SPF, Summer, Summer Heat, Sun Protection, Sun Safety, Sunscreen, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Bay County 4-H Camps are in full swing!

by aphilyaw
June 8, 2023

If you are looking for a summer activity for your child then look no further. Help your child develop pivotal life skills to help them grow and develop while having fun with their peers. You can still register for the following camps for the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Art, Art Camp, Bay County, Bay County 4-H Camps, Bugs, Cake, Cake Decoration, Child-friendly Activities, Decorating Cookies, Dessert, Life Skills Development, Peer Interaction, Plants, Science, Science Workshop, Summer, Summer Activities For Children, Summer Camp, Sweets, UF/IFAS Extension Office

4-H Summer Internships in Miami

by Kenan Bridges
March 23, 2023

Miami-Dade 4-H offers comprehensive summer internships for rising 10th through 12th-grade high school students enrolled in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The program is a 5-week work-based learning experience in partnership with Miami-Dade ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Food, High School, Hydroponics, Internship, Jobs, Summer, Water

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