As of November 2024, we’re excited to welcome Hannah as the newest member of NATA. Hannah is stepping into the role of Training Coordinator, taking over from Jessica, who has moved on to new opportunities. We would like to take a moment to ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
A team of Extension leaders from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) recently visited the Bahamas to support agricultural and youth development ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Visitors are welcome at the UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County Office in Palmetto on weekdays, but that’s not the only place you’ll find us! We at Extension pride ourselves on being available all over the county, meeting our community where ... READ MORE
Category: , UF/IFAS Extension
Since its inception, the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program has been an integral part of the state’s agricultural and environmental landscape. Through this volunteer-based program, individuals receive comprehensive ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
By: Susana Peñaranda and Yaredly Hernández Robles, Master Gardener Volunteers Class of '22 Part 3: The Future - Next Steps for Ready, Set, Grow! This past season has been one of growth and transformation for our Ready, Set, Grow! initiative. ... READ MORE
Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Pesticide licensing isn’t the most straightforward process for a lot of people, and it doesn’t help that the material is drier than biscuits waiting for gravy. Over here at the extension office, we don’t want to keep you waiting for that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
University of Florida scientists have secured a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to address one of South Florida's most pressing environmental challenges: excess phosphorus in freshwater ecosystems such as the Everglades. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Happy New Year, 2025, everyone! A new year is an opportunity to create new resolutions, goals, and focus on the things that matter most. Speaking of goals, maybe one of your goals this year is to be healthier. One of the first steps that you ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Florida’s natural springs aren’t just pretty places to swim—they’re living connections to the state’s ancient past. In her book, Florida Natural Springs: A History, Gainesville-based author and instructional designer Holly Sprinkle ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Communications
Alyssa Vinson is a certified arborist and one of three UF IFAS urban forestry extension agents. We met to discuss her work, experiences, and her vision for Florida's urban forest. Alyssa focuses on understanding and uplifting the connections ... READ MORE
Category: Forests