We all agree that the last three months have been unusual and, for the most part, the majority of the population has done a great job of handling the challenging situation in the world fairly well, considering. I say this as I lead into the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
As Hurricane Michael was barreling through the Panhandle region, wasp populations were at their highest of the year. Winds and flooding destroyed many of the nests of paper wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets and now wasps may be aggressive ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Every fall UF/IFAS County Extension office’s across the Florida Panhandle take part in a Peanut Butter Challenge to help combat hunger in each county. Peanut butter is collected by the county office, then each ounce collected is matched by ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS ExtensionYou are invited to join us for the inauguration of Dr. Kent Fuchs, 12th President of the University of Florida, on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. CST. You will be able to watch live via video conference at the Holmes County Extension ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS ExtensionWe are excited to introduce our new County Extension Director, Kalyn Waters. Kalyn began October 26 with a program focus on agriculture. She holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University and a M.S. in Animal Science from University ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension