Shrink It with Science
Most youth today are too young to remember what a “Shrinky Dink” is. However, it is a fun activity that children of all ages can still enjoy today. For those of you that are unfamiliar with what a… Read More
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What’s that black mold on my plant?
That unsightly black stuff When a black film we call sooty mold visits your plants and covers the leaves you can be sure of at least one thing. You have an insect problem. Most of you have seen… Read More
Homemade Hand Sanitizer and Wipes
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, people have begun to panic buy and are hoarding many household essentials such as hand sanitizer and wipes. What many people do not realize is that you can easily make your own… Read More
Emergency Perparedness in Children
In the summer of 2019, Highlands County 4-H partnered with the Highlands County Emergency Operations Center to host the first Emergency Preparedness in Children day camp or as well like to call it E.P.I.C. This week long program… Read More
4-H Pinwheel Turbine Activity
Looking for a fun and easy 4-H activity that you can do at your club meeting or at home? This 4-H pinwheel turbine activity is designed to teach youth about the basic design of wind turbines and their… Read More
Don’t forget to eat your vegetables.
Your parents were right Your parents probably told you to eat your vegetables. Over and over again. You knew they were right, and hopefully you came to love them. Vegetables that is, I’m sure you love your parents… Read More
2nd Annual Garden Festival is Coming Together
Last Year’s success It was not quite a year ago the Highlands County Master Gardeners had their inaugural Garden Festival and plant sale. They themed it, Let It Grow! And grow it did; from a great plant sale… Read More
Hurricane Prep for Livestock Producers
Hurricane Dorian is really putting a damper on everyone’s Labor Day Weekend plans! It looks like it will hit harder than anticipated. Please be sure that you are preparing your operations…better safe than sorry (as we learned in… Read More
Beekeeping, not just a hobby.
The incredible honey bee There is nothing quite like a the honey bee. They are one of natures great pollinators. While doing that job they store wonderful honey. They also store pollen, form propolis and they produce something called… Read More
Save the Date: Cattlewomen’s College
As a female in a man’s world, sometimes it is hard to feel like you are on the same playing field in the cattle industry, whether that be in skill set or subject matter knowledge. UF/IFAS South Florida… Read More