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Hurricane Preparedeness for Citrus Groves

by J. Johnson
May 18, 2021

Its that time of year again. Hurricane Season, and with it comes lots of wind and rain. Sometimes too much wind and rain. It is important to be prepared for whatever mother nature throws your way. Especially when you have citrus groves. Hurricane ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Work & Life
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Grove, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Florida, Hurricane, Planning, Preparing, Storms, Tropical Storm, Weather
calf's head poling out beside a wooden 4-h clover

4-H Livestock Judging

by J. Johnson
October 25, 2017

Judging activities provide youth with an excellent opportunity to develop communication. It also teaches them decision making and organizational skills, and enhances their confidence and self esteem. The 4-H Animal Science Program provides ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Livestock
Tags: 4-h, 4-h Club, Animals, Breed, Farm, Farm Animals, Florida, Florida 4-h, Ideal Animal, Lafayette, Livestock, Livestock Judging

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Practices

by J. Johnson
September 29, 2017

  If you live in Florida, you know that the weather is hot and dry most of the time. How can you keep your yard beautiful all of the time and be economically friendly, even through the dry seasons? Florida-Friendly landscaping is the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Water
Tags: Florida, Florida-friendly, Home Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Yard