An Overview of Herbs What is an Herb? An herb, botanically, is a seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
It's always tough to say goodbye to a great colleague, and today, We want to take a moment to highlight the incredible work of our former coworker, Daniel Calzadilla, as he goes on to the next chapter in his career. His dedication, creativity, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
I started my journey as a farmer four years ago without experience (I have a bachelor's in industrial design), but I knew I needed to find a way to do it right. Having all your money between soil, sun, and water is a considerable risk. Even ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
The Core Principles of Agroecology How many ways can you introduce and define Agroecology? We tried a couple of ways for the first pair of posts in the 'What is Agroecology?' blog series. As we get deeper into the discussion and debate of the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Revisiting What IS Agroecology Last post we focused on introducing agroecology through its key areas (production, environment, and society) and its foundational principles (systems, production, biodiversity, and resilience). The agroecology ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
What is Agroecology? Agroecology is a paradigm for scientists and farming communities that prioritizes food production, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Agroecological innovations build from the resource-constrained ways ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension