Florida’s most successful gardens look so effortless. The secret isn’t just in the soil—it’s in the "living classrooms" scattered across the state. UF/IFAS Extension offices maintain a network of demonstration gardens designed to show, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Specialty cut flower production is an emerging niche for growers in Taylor County, located in Florida’s Zone 9. With mild winters and a long growing season, the area is well-suited for high-value, non-traditional floriculture crops such as ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS,
Gainesville, FL – May 8, 2026 – The Florida 4‑H Foundation and Florida 4‑H Youth Development Program are honored to introduce the 2026 Florida 4‑H Hall of Fame inductees. These remarkable individuals have shaped generations through ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Each week, children in Taylor County receive nutritious food to help sustain them during weekends, school breaks, and other out-of-school periods through the Weekend Food Backpack Program, operated through the UF/IFAS Extension Service and supported ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
In the 1950’s 60’s the screwworm was an ongoing burden with livestock but over years with research, breeding sterile male flies and monitoring it was eliminated in United States. Then in 2016 they were detected in Monroe County that wiped ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
UF/IFAS Extension Agents in Suwannee and Taylor Counties recently teamed up to offer a creative new program series, Hands-On Homesteading. Held from August 22 through September 12, the four-week series focused on practical, “back-to-basics” ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Chrysanthemums Traditionally this time of year we spend our money on lovely colorful blooming Chrysanthemums for fall décor. Please consider our pollinators when purchasing your next landscape seasonal plants. Here’s why: in cultivated mums, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Technology is part of everyday life for young people. By the time children reach middle school, many already own or borrow a phone or tablet for communication, learning, or entertainment. Parents often wonder how much is too much, and schools ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Even though summer is drawing to a close, peaches are still ripe, juicy, and ready for eating, making it the perfect time to enjoy their sweet flavor and incredible health benefits. With their fuzzy skin, fragrant aroma, and naturally sugary ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
As students return to the classroom, good nutrition is one of the most important tools for setting them up for success. A well-balanced diet helps children stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Whether your child is starting kindergarten ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,