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seagrass

Calling all volunteers, May 1-31: Join the Indian River Lagoon Eyes on Seagrass Blitz

by Lourdes Mederos
April 15, 2025

The Indian River Lagoon is a vibrant ecosystem full of important seagrasses. Those seagrasses act as habitats and nurseries for marine species like manatees, sea turtles, fish, crabs and more, and the seagrasses also serve as their critical ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Banana River, Brevard, Ecosystem, Eyes On Seagrass, Florida Sea Grant, Good Water Quality, Habitats, Indian River, Indian River Lagoon, Lisa Krimsky, Martin County, Mosquito Lagoon, Nurseries, Seagrass, Seagrass Health, St. Lucie, Volusia, Water Resources
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Gearing up for Florida Master Naturalist Program courses!

by Carolyn Kovacs
February 19, 2025

We are just a month away from one of my favorite programs I get to run each year – the Florida Master Naturalist Program Coastal Systems course.  I love this course because we get to spend so much of our time outdoors learning out about and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Systems, Education, Flagler County, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida Sea Grant, FMNP, Marine Habitat Restoration, Volusia County

Fall Pasture Preparation in Central Florida

by Ashley Stonecipher
November 25, 2024

As cooler weather arrives in Central Florida, it’s time to start thinking about pasture preparation for the coming season. Whether you're a seasoned pasture owner or a newcomer to caring for your land, taking the right steps now will ensure ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Central District, Fall Preparation, Horses, Livestock, Pasture Management, Pastures, Volusia County

Brr, It’s Cold Out Here… But Not as Cold As It Used to Be (And What That Means for Mangroves)

by Carolyn Kovacs
November 22, 2024

Cooler weather in Florida has finally arrived, and although it wasn’t actually freezing outside this morning, it sure feels like it to us Floridians! But wait, will we even see a freeze in coastal central Florida this year? If you had asked ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Climate Change, Flagler, Florida Sea Grant, Mangroves, Temperature, Volusia

43rd Annual Volusia County Farm Tour

by Ashley Stonecipher
November 12, 2024

November 22, 2024 from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM The Volusia County Farm Tour has been a popular fall tradition since 1981. The agricultural industry is the silent engine of the Volusia County economy where local farmers create jobs, feed families ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Central District, Farm Tour, Food, Horses, Livestock, Volusia County
seagrass

Calling all volunteers Nov. 1-15: Join the Indian River Lagoon Seagrass Blitz

by Lourdes Mederos
October 31, 2024

Do you spend time out on the Indian River Lagoon? Whether you enjoy boating, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling or just soaking up the sun in these critical estuaries, Florida Sea Grant is calling on volunteers for the Eyes on Seagrass ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Banana River, Blitz, Brevard, Carbon Sequestration, Charlotte County, Ecosystem Health, Escambia County, Eyes On Seagrass, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River, Indian River Lagoon, Manatees, Martin, Mosquito Lagoon, Sea Turtles, Seagrass, Seagrass Health, Seagrass Spotter, St. Lucie, Volusia, Water Quality
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Científicos de UF investigan cómo ofrecerle un “café climáticamente inteligente”

by Luz Bahder
July 25, 2024

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  ¿Se le antoja esa taza de café por la mañana? A nivel mundial, los consumidores beben más de 2,2 mil millones de tazas de café al día. Detrás de todo ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Adaptacion, Agricultura, Ali Sarkhosh, Alternativas De Cafe, Altitud, Altura, Brasil, Cafe, Cafe Arabica, Cafe Climaticamente Inteligente, Cafe Robusta, Calidad Del Cafe, Cambio Climatico, Ciencias Horticolas, Clima, Coffea Arabica, Coffea Canephora, Conilon, Cultivo, Cultivos Climaticamente Inteligentes, Demanda Del Consumidor, Español, Felipe Ferrao, Florida, Jonathan Crane, Pierson, Produccion, Resistencia, Spanish, Suelos, TREC, UF-IFAS, Variedad Flexible, Volusia, World Coffee Research

42nd Annual Volusia County Farm Tour

by Ashley Stonecipher
October 27, 2023

November 17, 2023 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm The Volusia County Farm Tour has been a popular fall tradition since 1981. The agriculture industry is the silent engine of the Volusia County economy where local farmers create jobs, feed families ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock,
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Central District, Farm Tour, Food, Horses, Livestock, Volusia County

Living Shoreline FAQs

by Carolyn Kovacs
April 18, 2023

A living shoreline uses natural materials such as marsh grasses, mangroves, and bags of oyster shell to stabilize the shoreline.  Living shorelines prevent erosion while simultaneously restoring habitat.  Residents living in coastal areas ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Erosion, Flagler, Florida Sea Grant, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Habitat Restoration, Living Shorelines, Volusia, Water Quality

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