Tag: water conservation

Water conservation and integrated pest management: Two concepts united by well-being

by Brad Buck
November 17, 2021

Many people probably would like to conserve more water and use less spray to control annoying bugs. But first, they must meet their personal needs, University of Florida researchers say. By “personal needs,” we’re talking about basic ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Basic Needs, Biological Control, Clothing, Food, Integrated Pest Management, Ipm, Irrigation, John Diaz, Laura Warner, Shelter, Water, Water Conservation, Well-being

A healthy lawn using less water? UF/IFAS can show you how

by Tory Moore
June 23, 2021

This summer, UF/IFAS Extension agents across central Florida will host free weekly webinars aimed to help residents maintain a healthy lawn and conserve one of Florida’s most valuable resource, water. “The average residential irrigation ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida-friendly Landscaping, Home Gardening, Irrigation, Lawn, Lawn Care, Marion County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, St. Johns County, Sumter County, Turfgrass, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Water Conscious, Water Conservation, Water Use

Conserve water and help the planet with free webinars from UF/IFAS Extension

by Tory Moore
April 15, 2021

Celebrate Water Conservation Month with free UF/IFAS Extension webinars that will help reduce water consumption, save money and help the planet. “Conserving water is the most important action that we can take to sustain our water supplies ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida-friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, Water, Water Conservation

Sixth-generation farmer uses best management practices to take care of land

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 30, 2020

By Kelly Aue LIVE OAK, Fla. --- As a sixth-generation farmer in Columbia County, Matt Dicks uses Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) to manage his family’s farm, Price Creek Cattle Company. “For farmers to stay in business, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Water
Tags: Agricultural Best Management Practices, BMPs, Joel Love, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Suwannee Valley, Water Conservation

Are you ‘positive’ you want to conserve water?

by Brad Buck
May 13, 2020

PLANT CITY, Fla. --- As Americans collectively use billions of gallons of water each day, social scientists are taking a holistic approach to figure out what motivates people to save this precious commodity. For example, UF/IFAS assistant ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Holistic, John Diaz, Landscaping, Sense Of Self, Water Conservation, Well-being

Water quality of top priority to new central Florida UF/IFAS Extension agent

by Tory Moore
March 4, 2020

Yilin Zhuang joins the UF/IFAS Extension central district as a Regional Specialized Agent (RSA) in water resources. UF/IFAS Extension RSAs cover multiple counties and specialize in a specific program area. Zhuang’s specialty is in water, ... READ MORE

Category: NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Central Florida, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, MREC, Water, Water Conservation, Water Quality, Water Quantity

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

Conserving Water by Using Another Source: Reclaimed Wastewater

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 10, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- With Florida’s potable water resources facing increased strains from factors like an ever-expanding population and saltwater intrusion, University of Florida researchers say relief could come from an increasingly abundant ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Kimberly Moore, Mary Lusk, Reclaimed Water, Recycled Water, Wastewater, Water, Water Conservation, Water Quality

Agricultural Producers Urged to Learn About Irrigating Wisely at Free UF Event

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 6, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County will host a free event highlighting water-saving technologies available to agricultural producers and how this equipment has already aided growers in the area. Irrigating Wisely in Florida’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, EVENTS, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Farm, Farming, Irrigation, Soil Moisture Sensor, Technology, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Water, Water Conservation

UF helps residents save at least 65 million gallons in outdoor irrigation annually

by Brad Buck
March 30, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Participants in a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension program saved 65 million gallons in outdoor irrigation in 2016, enough to supply 15 subdivisions with water for a year, UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Extension, Food And Resource Economics, Laura Warner, Master Gardener, Tatiana Borisova, Water Conservation

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