As a livestock agent with UF/IFAS Lake County Extension, I field a lot of questions about pasture weeds. Our warm climate and long growing season leave Florida pastures vulnerable to both native and invasive weed species. In fact,… Read More
UF/IFAS citrus specialists and extension agents provide the educational component of shows every year. January 22-23 is the Citrus Show in Fort Pierce, FL. This year the agenda includes: New rootstock and scion updates High-Density planting to achieve… Read More
Declining Citrus with Greening People often ask me what they can do with their declining citrus to make them productive again. There are numerous diseases that cause citrus to decline, with the latest being citrus greening. Greening is… Read More
The Lake County 4-H Program uses a variety of approaches to provide educational experiences for youth, one of those experiences is the 4-H Lake County Council. Officers in the 4-H Lake County Council are elected 4-H members who… Read More
Summer camp offers an invaluable experience to youth who attend. According to the American Camping Association camp provides children with an opportunity to discover and explore their interests, values, and talents. Camp delivers positive impacts for youth. Youth… Read More
Summer is here! While children look forward to being out of school, parents are left grasping for ways to keep their children occupied. Summer activity expenses can quickly add up but there are plenty of free or inexpensive… Read More
Written by: Lusia Ortiz, FCS Intern Back to school does not only involve meeting the teacher, shopping for clothes and school supplies, it also includes planning and making nutritious meals and snacks. With the new academic school year… Read More
Let’s Walk Florida Walking has many benefits—physical exercise, weight loss, stress relief, better sleep and more positive mood. A new University of Florida walking program adds another benefit: comradery. Let’s Walk Florida is a 12-week program where community… Read More
What interesting type of fruit can you grow for an edible landscape in central Florida? Many of the tropical fruit that people associate with Florida are not quite hardy enough here. We have just enough cold to prohibit… Read More
Showing livestock at the Lake County Fair is an important part of youth development. Youth learn and develop many life skills as they complete their livestock project at the fair and compete amongst their peers. Dominique Palka, Alexander… Read More
