GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Flavors of Florida, the premier UF/IFAS tasting showcase, returns to the University of Florida campus in 2022. The May 5 event, hosted in the Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field, will be from 6 to ... READ MORE
Category: EVENTS, UF/IFAS
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida will hold its second Ram Test and Sale this year and interested participants must register by May 1. The Ram Test and Sale is part of a program to grow the sheep and goat industries in the Sunshine ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, EVENTS, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
The University of Florida’s work to further turfgrass science reaches a milestone 100 years in 2022, and the program has a new website fit for the centennial celebrations to come. Visit turf.ifas.ufl.edu to learn more about this multidisciplinary ... READ MORE
Category: EVENTS, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf
The first “Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE!” of 2022 will discuss growing tomatoes, live on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. Eastern, noon Central. Recordings are posted afterward at tinyurl.com/GardeningLive. Zoom requires pre-registration, ... READ MORE
Category: EVENTS, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension
Horseshoe crabs are a vital part of Florida’s coastal ecology. Their eggs are a major food source for shorebirds migrating north as well as many fish species. A statewide Horseshoe Crab Watch is expanding into Miami-Dade County and ... READ MORE
Category: EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Over 45,000 pounds of peanut butter have now been sent out to local food banks statewide following the 2021 Peanut Butter Challenge, an effort led by the Cooperative Extension offices of UF/IFAS and Florida A&M University (FAMU) in partnership ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, EVENTS, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
The final “Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE!” will help homeowners plan for a long-term investment in their property: trees. Whether looking for the perfect spot for your new landscape addition to thrive or seeking advice on maintaining older ... READ MORE
Category: EVENTS, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension
On Nov. 6, the University of Florida research facility that has attracted world-class scientists and graduate students from all around the world to Homestead, will serve as the host site for the 7th annual One Night in the Tropics. This ... READ MORE
Category: EVENTS, UF/IFAS
We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP), an adult ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, EVENTS, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
That’s a wrap on another successful week for UF/IFAS at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. The event draws thousands from the southeastern U.S. to check out more than 1,200 vendors, 600 acres of farmland used in research and 100 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching