Category: UF/IFAS Extension

Pools and Hurricanes

by Yvonne Florian
May 14, 2024

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

Interview with a Farmer: Fojtik Flatwoods Farm

by Andrea Lazzari
November 20, 2023

We’re excited to share the next installment in our “Interview with a Farmer Series”, where we talk to some of our local Indian River County farmers and producers to learn more about their operations, what it’s like to be a farmer, and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural Awareness, Agriculture, Farmers, Indian River County, Local Food

Interview with a Farmer: Pueo Farms

by Andrea Lazzari
November 13, 2023

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural Awareness, Agriculture, Farmers, Indian River County, Local Food

Interview with a Farmer: Tree House Vero Beach

by Andrea Lazzari
November 7, 2023

November is a time for giving thanks and, of course, for eating delicious food. That makes it the perfect time to recognize and celebrate all our local farmers, who work tirelessly to ensure that we can put food on our tables. We’re excited ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural Awareness, Agriculture, Farmers, Indian River County, Local Food

4-H Public Speaking – An Essential Life Skill

by Kaitlyn McCarty
June 20, 2023

4-H Public Speaking School Enrichment Program The Florida 4-H public speaking program is one of the school enrichment programs 4-H offers. In Indian River County, the 4-H public speaking program is offered to 4th and 5th-grade students. Teachers ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Public Speaking, Life Skills

National Candy Month

by Yvonne Florian
June 7, 2023

By Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Yvonne Florian With June being National Candy Month, let’s celebrate by learning how some candies are made and their nutrition facts. We will also talk about the history of candy making, and how to ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Apple-cranberry Gummy Candy Recipe, Candied Citrus Peel Recipe, Candy, Candy Making, Empty Calories, Sugar History

Demystifying Food Labels

by Andrea Lazzari
April 5, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano Edited by Andrea Lazzari & Kaitlyn McCarty Have you ever found yourself shopping at the grocery store, only to find out you have no idea what labels on food products, especially animal products, truly mean? ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Food, Food Labels

Backyard Chicken Basics

by Andrea Lazzari
March 24, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano Edited by Andrea Lazzari Why Keep Chickens? Keeping a backyard flock has become increasingly popular over the last few years. But what are the benefits of backyard chickens? Keeping chickens gives you ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Backyard Chickens, Chicken, Eggs, Livestock, Poultry

2023 Water Ambassador Webinar Series

by Lisa Krimsky
February 20, 2023

The Water Ambassador lunch and learn webinar series is back for 2023! Join UF/IFAS Extension for the Virtual Water Ambassador lunch and learn webinar series. The Water Ambassador Program is an educational partnership between Martin County ... READ MORE

Category: NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #IFASWater, Indian River Lagoon, Martin County, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water Ambassador, Water Quality

Spotlight on Florida Master Naturalist Craig Weyandt, Superintendent-The Moorings at Hawks Nest Golf Course

by Ken Gioeli
October 7, 2022

The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida’s natural world among Florida’s citizens and visitors. We’re highlighting graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #pesticide, #wildlife, Fertilizer, Golf, Master Naturalist

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