Florida farmers have different needs depending on what they grow, raise, and how much land they have. But one thing they all need is to understand the climate they work in. This helps them grow crops well, stay financially stable, and make sure ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Natural Resources, Water
Join Us for a Workshop on Private Drinking Well Maintenance, Well Water Quality, and Septic System Care! Are you concerned about the safety of your drinking water and the health of your septic system? Your worries end here! We are excited ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Florida are conditional stipulations for farmers that are intended to achieve sustainability goals while prioritizing economic feasibility by allowing farmers to participate in programs of their ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Natural Resources, Water
OrangeTV, the official channel of Orange County, Florida's government, recently visited the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center to discuss our research and UF/IFAS Extension. Dr. Yilin Zhuang is a regional specialized agent focused ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
In this Let's Talk About Ag BMPs, the University of Florida Active Learning Program interns Katherine Monagas and John Mashburn interviewed Dr. Tara Wade, Agricultural Resource Economist in the Food and Resource Economics Department, and researched ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Water
Florida homeowners with a private well or septic system are invited to learn more about their home water and wastewater management systems through free webinars hosted by UF/IFAS experts. WHO: UF/IFAS water resources regional specialized ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
We are so glad to announce that we are launching the "Let's Talk About Ag BMPs" series. The goal of this “Let’s Talk About Ag BMPs” series is to be a source of information on agriculture best management practices. This session, we met ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Sumter County Water School, which took place in The Villages October 21 and 22, was a smashing success this year, bringing together more than 20 industry professionals from Sumter and adjoining counties to discuss Florida's most precious resource: ... READ MORE
Category: , WaterProducers have implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) that maintain or improve water quality, quantity, and soil conditions on their farms for many years. For the purposes of the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Water
Happy Water Wednesday! Today we are discussing all things related to the use of water filters in your home. Whether using an installed whole-home water system or individual filters, we will cover the ins and outs of water filters and why you ... READ MORE
Category: Water