Tropical Fruit at a Glance—Sapodilla by Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez, and Jonathan H. Crane Common name: Sapodilla Botanical name: Manilkara zapota Family: Sapotaceae Good varieties: Alano, Makok, Hasyá, Morena and Tikal About ... READ MORE
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Have you ever wondered where the saying, “busy like a bee” comes from? Well, it comes from the worker honey bee - known to be the most active bee of their species, Apis millifera, as they are faced with many different tasks and duties throughout ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife, Work & Life
There are a ton of internships available for high school students across Miami-Dade County, but not many compare to a 4-H experience like this! Meet the future of Urban Agriculture. Six students from Miami-Dade County Public Schools are spending ... READ MORE
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Now might be the time to change it! According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Florida is in the top 5 states where ID theft complaints were made. Identity theft is a severe problem, especially for young people just starting to establish ... READ MORE
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Yes! You can still enjoy your favorite vacation spots without breaking the bank. With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to budget and take control of your finances. Whether you are planning an epic summer road trip, hitting ... READ MORE
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Tropical Fruit at a Glance—Mango By Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez and Jonathan H. Crane Common name: Mango Botanical name: Mangifera indica Family: Anacardiacae Good varieties: Angie, Orange Sherbet, Glenn, Nam Doc Mai, Rosigold, ... READ MORE
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One of the world's most prolific species of pollinators, the honey bee, is arguably the most important insect species known to mankind. However, despite their immeasurable importance in the role of food production, they often have a negative ... READ MORE
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Tropical Fruit at a Glance—Mamey By Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez and Jonathan H. Crane Common name: Mamey sapote Botanical name: Pouteria sapota Family: Sapotaceae Good varieties: Pantin (Key West), Magaña About the fruit: ... READ MORE
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Tropical Fruit at a Glance—Carambola by Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez and Jonathan H. Crane Common name: Carambola (Star fruit) Botanical name: Averrhoa carambola Family: Oxalidaceae Good varieties: Arkin, Fwang Tung, Kary, ... READ MORE
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Tropical Fruit at a Glance—Canistel by Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez and Jonathan H. Crane Common name: Canistel Botanical name: Pouteria campechiana Family: Sapotaceae Some good varieties: Fairchild #1, Oro, Trompo, Bruce About ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension