Tag: UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

Brown Patch: A Cool Weather Lawn Fungus

by Lisa Sanderson
November 4, 2020

There are many reasons why warm season lawns in Central Florida may have dead or dying areas. These problem areas can result from not only insect or disease pressure, but also from cultural problems including irrigation, fertilization or mowing ... READ MORE

Reducing your Seed and Suet Addiction-Plants to Support Wildlife

by Lisa Sanderson
October 29, 2020

When the cooler weather of fall arrives, many of us think of attracting a delightful gathering of birds to our gardens with a selection of feeders filled with a variety of seed, suet and even meal worms. It can be relaxing and satisfying to ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Wildlife, Birds, Black Eyed Susan, Goldenrod, Holly, Little Blue Stem, Native Plants, Simpson's Stopper, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

Free Webinar: W.I.S.E Florida Master Naturalist Program- Past, Present and Future

by acentola
May 21, 2020

What: Free Webinar- Wildlife & Invasive Species Education: Florida Master Naturalist Program- Past, Present, and Future When: May 22 at 1:00 pm Presented by: Dr. Marty Main and coordinated by Jim Davis Webinar Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92369361489 Dr. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Webinar

Artillery Fungus-Small but Mighty

by Lisa Sanderson
October 29, 2019

Mulches for the Landscape Residents that prefer to use organic mulches in their landscape beds have several options to choose from that provide many benefits to Florida's sandy soils and plants. Types and Benefits of Organic Mulch So, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Artillery Fungus, Birds Nest Fungus, Hardwood Mulch, Mulch, Small Fungus, Spots On Home, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

Crapemyrtles: A Landscape Showstopper

by nsamuel
June 28, 2019

Crapemyrtles are a beauty to behold in any landscape. They are popular landscape plants in Florida because of their ease of propagation, lengthy blooming period, ability to grow under a range of soil conditions, and are relatively inexpensive. The ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Lawn And Ornamental, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

The Impacts of a 4-H Livestock Program, K. Taylor, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County 4-H Agent,

by nladd
April 15, 2019

Situation: The Sumter County 4-H and FFA Premier Exhibitor program is a valuable livestock educational experience for youth. The content of the program provides the framework for youth to learn a variety of topics related to the production and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, K. Taylor, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

COTTAGE FOODS: BREAKING (EVEN) AND ENTERING (NEW MARKETS). M.Smith, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter, Pasco, Hernando County, and S. Bresin, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County

by nladd
April 15, 2019

Situation: An understanding of sound business practices is essential for any enterprise. However, too often participants in the local food system are unequipped with the economic literacy necessary to navigate the system. In 2011, Florida passed ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Ag, Agriculture, Bresin, Smith, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

EXPANDING ON SUCCESS, AFTER THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM LuAnn Duncan, Sumter County, Jana Griffin, Orange County, Mia Wilchcombe, Lake County

by nladd
April 15, 2019

1) Situation/Problem Statement and Objectives: About 79 million adults have prediabetes, with high blood sugar levels that are not yet in the diabetic range. Prediabetes substantially raises the risk for developing type 2 diabetes (https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-study-finds-interventions-prevent-type-2-diabetes-give-good-return-investment ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Diabetes, Duncan, Family & Consumer Sciences, FCS, Griffin, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Wilchcombe

ADVANCED TRAINING PROMOTES MASTER GARDENER DIAGNOSTIC CONFIDENCE. L. Sanderson, UF/IFAS Extension, Sumter County, Bushnell, FL

by nladd
April 15, 2019

Situation: Central Florida, including Sumter County and surrounding counties, is characterized by at least 71 adult retirement communities some of which have only a couple of thousand homes, and others which are over 50,000 homes. In Sumter ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Horticulture, Sanderson, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

Lovebugs-Love is in the Air

by Lisa Sanderson
October 2, 2018

Love is in the Air! Plecia neartica hardy, or more commonly known as the lovebug is out in high numbers both in Spring and Fall. Find huge numbers of lovebugs on nectar flowers in your landscape when they are actively mating. They are ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Bugs On Car, Flying Bugs, Insects On Car, Lawn And Ornamental, Lovebug, Pesticide Safety For Homeowners, Sumter County Demo Garden, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

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