Get Prepared! Indian River County is hosting its 4th Annual All Hazards Disaster Preparedness Expo. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM, this FREE event will be held in an air-conditioned, INDOOR space at the Jackie ... READ MORE
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Tomato Blight: What Growers Need to Know Tomato blight is a term gardeners use for serious fungal diseases that can attack tomatoes and sometimes related crops like potatoes. The most urgent form for Florida gardeners is late blight, Phytophthora ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease,
Summer vegetable-garden weeds can be a problem for gardeners. It's too hot to check weed growth every afternoon. And we really only have a few vegetable plants which will survive the heat of a Florida summer. Deciding to let the garden ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn
The Vegetable That Wanted to Take Over The World by Yvonne Florian, edited by Leslie Nicole Munroe Birds plant a lot of seeds. Most of these seeds grow into plants that are unwanted or which are invasive. You could think of invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Prepare Before Hurricane Season Begins By Yvonne Florian Hurricane season will be upon us June first. While a disaster can strike at any time of the year, now is the time to do your Hurricane preparations such as: Trim landscape ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, Livestock, Water
How do I prepare my Florida pool for an oncoming hurricane? In the frenzy of preparing for an impending hurricane, many of those with residential pools overlook steps needed to prepare the pool for a major storm. Following are some tips for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
by Yvonne Florian, Edited by Andrea Lazzari What does it take to turn your landscape into a “Wildlife Haven” and why would you want to? Observing wildlife can foster a sense of well-being and increase your quality of life and knowledge ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
The recent Indian River 4-H County Events held on February 1, 2025, was a spectacular showcase of youth talent, hard work, and dedication. This competitive event, open to all 4-H members in the county aged 8-18, provided an excellent platform ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Life Giving You Lemons? Who gave lemons such a bad rap? There may be no more refreshing drink in the summertime than an ice cold lemonade. Thanks to worldwide trade, lemons are available all year round. Florida lemons, though, may be ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The Small and Beginning Farmers Mini Conference, recently hosted by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Indian River County office, imparted a wealth of pertinent agricultural advice ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic