Jonael has been a County Extension Agent since 2008 and has served in various capacities within the field. Currently, Jonael is the Agriculture Extension Agent and County Extension Director of the UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County Office. Native from Puerto Rico, he grew up in a small fruit and vegetable farm in the town of Moca. Acquired BS and MS degrees in Animal Science from the University of Puerto Rico.

Posts by Jonael:

• Aprendiendo de Abejas: Mini-serie en audio para el apicultor principiante
• Un plan de bioseguridad para proteger nuestras aves de corral durante el invierno
• A Winter Biosecurity Plan for our Backyard Birds
• Vigilando la carga parasítica del ganado caprino y ovino
• Monitoring gastrointestinal parasite loads in Florida sheep and goat operations
• Getting the Brooder Ready Before the Chicks Arrive
• Preparándonos para recibir los pollitos
• Protecting pollinators around the backyard
• Feeding Beef Females: Ensuring that no cow is left behind
• Breeding the Perfect Crops for Floridians

• Identificando Anaplasmosis en el Hato de Ganado Bovino
• Identifying Anaplasmosis in the Cattle Herd
• Multiplying in the Garden: Green Peach Aphid
• Best Management Practices for Agriculture Operators: Showing that we Care
• Don't Forget your Minerals!
• Caseous Lymphadenitis in Sheep and Goats: avoid it before you get it
• Nutrición Bovina en 3 Pasos
• Cool Season Forage Alternatives for South Central Florida
• White Tail Buffet: Wildlife Food Plot Mixes
• Growing Fresh Cilantro in your Garden or Small Farm

• Red Imported Fire Ants: Where did they come from and what are my options?
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Symptoms and Prevention
• Cash Flow Statement: Time Well Invested
• What is happening to the palms?
• Forage Health: Constant Nutrient Monitoring to Ensure Long-Lived Grazing System
• Investing in Organic Matter for your Vegetable Garden