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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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