Category: Agriculture

Master Gardener Volunteer Course Begins January 2026

by Barbara L. Edmonds
November 25, 2025

Do you love gardening, want to sharpen your skills, or enjoy connecting with folks who share your passion for plants? The UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener volunteer (MG) course is a fun and rewarding way to grow your knowledge and give back ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening Class, Master Gardener, UF/IFAS Extension, Volunteer

Cattle Industry in the U.S. Indicates Record Highs and Lows

by Micah Gallagher
May 30, 2025

Beef currently has a strong demand, at the grocery store and the sale barn. Across the U.S. beef cattle professionals are highlighting topics including decreased beef cattle numbers, larger and more efficient cattle, almost record high cattle ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Prices, Cattle Cycle, Cattle Prices, Cow Calf Producers, Extension, Florida Beef Cattle, NFLAG, UF IFAS

Day in the Garden

by Barbara L. Edmonds
April 11, 2025

Area residents are invited to a Day in the Garden, hosted by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Nature Coast Master Gardener (NCMG) volunteers and Levy County Extension staff. Are you new to ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Citrus, Drip Irrigation, Fertigation, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flower, Gardening, Gardens, Grape, Herbs, Home Landscapes, Hot Topic, Landscape, Levy County, Master Gardener, Micro Irrigation, Monarch Butterflies, Mulch, Ornamental, Perrennial, Pollinator, Watermelon

Calving Season in Florida

by Micah Gallagher
December 20, 2024

Wintertime in Florida for cattle producers means calving time. Calving season can be exciting, hectic, rewarding, and stressful. The major components to a successful calving season are proper herd health, genetic goals with a controlled breeding ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Calving Season, Florida Beef Cattle, Reproduction

Extension’s 2025 Master Gardener class begins January

by Barbara L. Edmonds
December 13, 2024

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Master Gardener volunteer (MGV) course is an opportunity to connect with like-minded folks, gain new skills, increase personal satisfaction, share ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Certification, Gardening Class, Levy County, Nature Coast Master Gardener, Sandy Soil

Disaster Preparation, Cleanup and Assistance

by Barbara L. Edmonds
October 2, 2024

REVISED 9:00 am 10-11-2024 I hope you and your loved ones are safe from harm. Safety for yourself and your families is the first consideration as we dig out from hurricanes Milton and Helene. Levy County Extension center is open ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Horticulture, Lawn
Tags: Disaster, Hurricane, Hurricane Prepardness, Levy County, Levy County Extension, Medical Needs, Milton, Storms

Prepping Livestock During Hurricane Season

by Micah Gallagher
September 23, 2024

As Florida anticipates another hurricane approaching, it is recommended to be prepped, including your livestock. It is important to recognize different livestock have different requirements and needs during storm season. What Identification ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Hurricane, Hurricane Prepardness, Special Topics, Storms

Floridians Join the Great Pollinator Census

by Barbara L. Edmonds
August 16, 2024

Have you heard about the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC)? Gardeners may join the fun and help scientists identify pollinators, and their numbers along Florida's nature coast. Scientists investigate how pollinator populations are ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Bees, Citizen Scientists, Environment, Gardens, Pollinator

Plant Clinic at Cedar Lakes, Woods & Gardens Spring Festival

by Barbara L. Edmonds
July 18, 2024

Since 2014 Nature Coast Master Gardeners (NCMGs) have met with thousands of people during the Cedar Lakes, Woods & Gardens Spring Festival. Plant clinic visitors share garden photos, inquire about vegetable, ornamental and fruit selection, ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cedar Key, Extension, Festival, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, InsideNatureCoast, Levy County Extension, October, UF/IFAS Extension

Florida Pesticide Applicators Test Prep/CEU Review Series

by Barbara L. Edmonds
December 18, 2023

**Important Requirement** An exam voucher is required to be eligible for each test. Obtain a Chapter 487 exam voucher by completing the required form, online at Fresh from Florida; https://aesecomm.fdacs.gov/Default.aspx?type=RUP NOTE: ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Pesticide CEU, Pesticide License - Training, Pesticide Training

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