Katelyn has served as the UF/IFAS Extension DeSoto County, 4-H Agent, for 5 years before transitioning into her new role as the County Extension Director and 4-H Agent in June of 2024. Katelyn was born and raised in Punta Gorda, where she ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Congratulations to Joanna Clay for 15 years of service with Okaloosa County! Joanna is our Okaloosa UF/IFAS Extension Office Supervisor. Her career with Okaloosa County began in Human Resources. Joanna became office supervisor with Okaloosa ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
Do you know the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory? Whether you are a new resident to an area or an established one, it’s important to know the terminology that the government agencies will use to communicate information ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
This blog was written by Anelise Bullard, UF/IFAS CAIP communications intern. In this blog we will describe how invasive plants outcompete native species for space and resources. There are several concepts that explain why an invasive could ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
As we enter the period when our Florida hurricane season gets more active, the National Weather Service (NWS) has offered a series of webinars, sharing guidance and tools to help keep ourselves and our communities safe. I'm highlighting a few ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension,
The ding of my phone recently alerted me to a message from one of our vegetable growers in Martin County. He noticed a proliferation of snails climbing his papaya trees and wanted to know what they were. He shared a photo (at right) showing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease,
Rice, the vital crop enjoyed by more than half the world's population, boasts a versatility that's hard to match. Across continents, many countries and cultures make the grain their own center of the plate, a side and even incorporate it ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Lois McNamara has been growing wildflowers for more than two decades, but she still remembers the species that endeared her to the hobby: blue larkspur. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, Work & Life
By Dr. Liz Moreau Tom and Peggy Prevost adore Lake Santa Fe and its smaller basins, Melrose Bay and Little Santa Fe Lake. “When I look out, you never know what you’re going to see in the mornings,” says Tom. “It’s a blessing. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Water
Check Your Credit Score: Lenders use your credit score to determine your loan eligibility and interest rate. Aim for a score of 620 or higher, though higher scores get better rates. Pay Down Debt: Reduce your debt-to-income ratio to show ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life