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There’s Plenty to See, Do, Learn: UF Open House on Dec. 4 Invites Community to Engage with Science

by Lourdes Mederos
November 20, 2019

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is committed to discovering science-based solutions that make tangible positive impacts on the lives of people worldwide. On December 4, the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, EVENTS, Fruits & Vegetables, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ashley Smyth, Avocado, Climate Change, Ecosystems Restoration, Fruit Crops, Geoffrey Meru, Hemp Research, Industrial Hemp, Open House, Ornamental Plants, Papaya, Pest Management, Red Tide, Research, Sea Level Rise, Soil And Water Sciences, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, Vanilla At TREC, Vegetable Crops, Water Quality

UF Study: Wildflowers on Golf Courses Help Pollinators, Save Resources

by Samantha Murray
November 19, 2019

A new study from the University of Florida/IFAS shows that planting wildflowers on golf courses not only benefits pollinating insects but also saves time and resources. “Putting wildflowers on golf courses to help pollinators isn’t a ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Adam Dale, Entomology And Nematology, Golf, Native Plants, News

2020 Plant Trends Head Off the Beaten Garden Path

by Samantha Murray
November 19, 2019

Expect to see more eco-conscious and unconventional plants in homes and gardens for 2020, according to horticultural experts with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Below are some of the hottest trends ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Beth Bolles, Escambia County, Karen Stauderman, Kate Rotindo, Leon County, Marguerite Beckford, Mark Tancig, Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Native Plants, News, Pinellas County, Plant Trends, Sarasota County, St. Lucie County, Theresa Badurek, Volusia County, Wendy Wilber

Fertilizer education creates behavior change and protects local waterways

by Tory Moore
November 5, 2019

UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Fertilizing Effectively in Sandy Florida Soils workshops bring a change in behavior to homeowners, protecting the Wekiva River Basin and other local waterways. The workshops are hosted several times a month ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Best Management Practices, Fertilizer, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, Water, Water Quality, Wekiva River Basin, Workshop

UF/IFAS Extension Broward Family Nutrition Program Recognized For Impact to Community’s Health by Broward County Commissioners

by Lourdes Mederos
October 23, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. --- October is National Farm to School Month, an opportunity for thousands of schools, early care sites, farms, and government entities across the country to promote food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Broward Extension, Family Nutrition Program, Fruits, Vegetables

Learn about Butterfly Gardens, Florida Friendly Landscaping™, How to Incorporate Art into Green Space At UF/IFAS Extension Art in the Garden on November 16

by Lourdes Mederos
October 8, 2019

DAVIE, Fla. --- Fall is here and there’s plenty of outdoor activities for the picking in south Florida. On November 16, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Broward Extension Master Gardener program ... READ MORE

Category: EVENTS, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS
Tags: Art In The Garden, Butterflies, Children Event, Family Event, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Free, Garden, Plant Sale, Pollinators, UF IFAS Extension Broward, Water Conservation

UF/IFAS Researchers Continue Work on Saving Guacamole’s Key Ingredient

by Lourdes Mederos
September 13, 2019

HOMESTEAD, Fla. --- There is no shortage of interest or appetite for guacamole. When you consider the endless variety of recipes for dishes and dips that you can dig into, coupled with an annual designation of September 16 as National Guacamole ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Avocados, Crops, Diseases, Guac, Guacamole, Invasic Species, Invasive Pests, Pest Managment, Pests, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS
Hurricane Dorian Updates - Palm Trees In a Storm

A Glimpse at Emergency Operations Center with UF/IFAS Extension Agent

by Lourdes Mederos
September 4, 2019

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. --- As weather experts reported of Hurricane Dorian’s forecasting challenges, emergency operation centers (EOC) in the path of the storm started assembling earlier than usual. While you may think all the action taking ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Citrus, Crisis, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Operations Center, EOC, Extension, Highlands County, Hurricane Preparation, Laurie Hurner, Recovery, UF/IFAS

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