Tag: Hendry County

UF/IFAS entomologists give reason to celebrate rice in Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
September 24, 2020

BELLE GLADE, Fla. – Rice, a global grain consumed by more than half the world’s population, totes unique versatility unlike other grains throughout history. Each country and culture has made the grain its own as center of the plate, a side ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Entomology, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Research And Education Center, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services Division Of Plant Industry, Hendry County, Julien Beuzelin, Matthew VanWeelden, UF IFAS Everglades Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County

UF/IFAS Extension veteran: Farmers give to food banks in time of COVID-19

by Brad Buck
April 15, 2020

With the COVID-19 shutdowns increasing people’s need for food, some consumers rely on nonprofits for a bite to eat. To help, farmers in Florida and elsewhere are donating excess produce to food banks, said a UF/IFAS expert. In fact, some ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Farmers, Food Banks, Gene McAvoy, Hendry County, Produce, UF/IFAS Extension

There’s no Stopping This ‘Retired’ UF/IFAS Extension Agent

by Brad Buck
November 5, 2019

IMMOKALEE, Fla. --- He may hold the title “emeritus,” which means “retired,” but Gene McAvoy remains active with UF/IFAS Extension and research, helping bring farmers’ concerns back to UF/IFAS scientists. In fact, he just won the Researcher ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Florida Tomato Committee, Gene McAvoy, Hendry County, Research Of The Year, Southwest Florida, UF/IFAS Extension

UF Extension director offers tips on getting post-hurricane help

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 14, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Hurricane Irma has done her worst, and now residents are left to pick up the pieces. But, help is available if residents act quickly, said Gene McAvoy, University of Florida IFAS Extension Hendry County director. “While ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Extension, FEMA, Hendry County, Hurricane Irma, IFAS, News

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