Where is IFASBOOKS this week? Aquatic Weed Control Short Course August 22-25 Orlando, Florida (Registration Closed) For over 45 years, the University of Florida has offered training and continuing education for Florida's pesticide applicators ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
A new program is available for young nature enthusiasts interested in learning more about Florida’s environment. Inspired by the Florida Master Naturalist program, this youth program takes kids aged 10 to 13 on a journey through Florida’s ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Forests, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
With more than 400 items available for purchase, the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore has something for everyone on your list this year. These items make perfect stocking stuffers, white elephant gifts or as a treat for yourself. For the kids Build-a-bug! ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS
Pests can cause devastating impacts to a hemp crop. The first step to tackle a pest problem is to identify the unwelcome intruder. A new UF/IFAS hemp pest identification tool takes the guesswork out of identifying some of the potential Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- From the soil dwellers, to the winged flyers, to the leaf nibblers between, the bug visitors to our yards are often an exciting observation for children. “It’s a little safari in your backyard,” said Jaret Daniels, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
How one shirt holds decades of memories of a love for gardening Sylvia Starnes was a dedicated UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County Master Gardener Volunteer for 18 years. Sylvia passed away from Lewy body dementia in 2017 and recently, David, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Florida students can now learn the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) -- guidelines that help yards thrive and protect Florida’s waterways -- from a new illustrated book, thanks to UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
From classics like "The Land Remembered" to kid-friendly books like "Can you Count the Critters?" the UF/IFAS summer reading list has something for every family member. Each of these reads can be found both online and in-person at the UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic, WORK & LIFE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The UF/IFAS Extension bookstore has released an updated version of “Identification of Weeds in Florida Citrus,” a pocket-sized quick reference guide to weeds commonly observed throughout the state that may be frequently ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFASBy Demi Aycart GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Celebrate local bookstores and get in some holiday shopping by visiting the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore, which carries unique, Florida-centric books from Florida-Friendly landscaping to healthy cooking. ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension