Category: Work & Life

UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County 2025 Farm City Week Agricultural Tour: Keeping Agriculture Alive in 2025.

by Caitlin Sollazzo
October 31, 2025

The 34th Annual Farm City Week Agricultural Tour in Manatee County is a fun-filled, day-long, chartered bus tour that will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Attendees will get a rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: AP Bell, ManateeFarms, Orban's, WestCoastTomato
Thrips parvispinus (male left, female right) Photo Credit: Lyle Buss

Thrips parvispinus Management

by Caitlin Sollazzo
July 23, 2025

Thrips parvispinus: What We’re Learning About Management in Ornamentals A relatively new invasive pest in Florida, Thrips parvispinus, has quickly gained attention due to its ability to damage a wide range of ornamental and vegetable crops. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Insects, Manatee County Extension, Pesticides, Thrips, UF/IFAS Extension
Do you know the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

Do you Know the Difference Between a Watch, a Warning and an Advisory?

by Nelly Nelson
August 8, 2024

Do you know the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory? Whether you are a new resident to an area or an established one, it’s important to know the terminology that the government agencies will use to communicate information ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Advisory, Flood Warning, Hurricane, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Storm, Storm Surge, Tornado Watch, UF/IFAS Extension, Warning

Food Delivery Safety

by Nelly Nelson
April 1, 2024

With many Americans working longer hours, working side jobs, commuting back to the office, and getting busier in general, people are looking for ways to make their lives easier. This need for convenience has led to a significant increase in ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Food, Food Deliveries, Food Safety, Foodborne Illnesses, Grocery Deliveries, Restaurant Deliveries, Safety, Subscription Meal Kits, Takeout
How Manatee County Residents Can Prepare for a Hurricane

How Manatee County Residents Can Prepare for a Hurricane

by Nelly Nelson
August 9, 2023

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, and if you live or work in Manatee County Florida, here is how Manatee County residents can prepare for a hurricane.   Sign Up for Alert Manatee If you live or ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alert Manatee, Emergency Shelter, Evacuation, Flood, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Season, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Sandbags, Shelter, Special Needs, UF/IFAS Extension
Building A Hurricane Supply Kit

Hurricane Supply Kit

by Nelly Nelson
August 3, 2023

Building A Hurricane Supply Kit The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1st and runs until November 30th, which means that’s it’s important to have a hurricane supply kit on hand just in case disaster strikes. Circumstances may require ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Kit, Food Storage, Go Kit, Hurricane, Hurricane Kit, Kit, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Storm, Supplies, Supply, UF/IFAS Extension
Emergency Food Supply Ideas

Emergency Food Supply Ideas

by Nelly Nelson
August 1, 2023

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, which means that it’s important to have an emergency supply of food just in case disaster strikes. It is recommended that you have at least a 7-day supply of food on hand, ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Kit, Emergency, Emergency Food Supply, Food, Hurricane, Hurricane Kit, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Supply, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
aerial view of a hurricane off the coast of florida

Storm Preparation for Plant Nurseries

by Christine Russo
June 22, 2023

Hurricane season in Florida can look very different from year to year; if we're lucky, we may have little to no tropical activity, but it is best to prepare for the worst. The season ranges from June 1st to November 30th, with most tropical ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Hurricane, Nursery, Ornamental, Plant, Plant Nursery, Storm, USDA

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