Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners provided an official proclamation for the week of November 18-22, 2024, to be recognized as Farm-to-City Week in Okaloosa County, Florida. The Farm-City Week “calls upon citizens to acknowledge ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events
I just love the fall wildflowers. All the yellows and purples and some reds are just so beautiful to me. There are so many wildflowers in bloom right now. My favorite has to be tickseed (coreopsis is the scientific name). ... READ MORE
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The September Plant Clinic will be held Friday, September 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the temporary UF/IFAS Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton Beach. See below map. The plant clinic provides a ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
All UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Extension Agents attended the 2024 Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Conference August 26-August 29, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Extension Professional Associations of Florida is a ... READ MORE
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Youth--Do you want to have fun this year?!? Join or rejoin the 4-H Program in Okaloosa County today! There are numerous clubs and ways to learn something new. Adults--our 4-H program is led by amazing volunteers promoting the successes ... READ MORE
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Congratulations to Joanna Clay for 15 years of service with Okaloosa County! Joanna is our Okaloosa UF/IFAS Extension Office Supervisor. Her career with Okaloosa County began in Human Resources. Joanna became office supervisor with Okaloosa ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEAugust is usually a harsh month in the North Florida landscape. Heat and humidity take their toll on both the landscape and the gardener. But there are things to do now that can make a difference in your landscape in the near future. Now ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
My son and his girlfriend were visiting last week and wanted to go fishing. Since she had never been deep sea fishing before, we decided that the best course of action would be to take the short four-hour trip on one of Destin’s party boats. Party ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
I respect the fact that wasps can sting when threatened or disturbed. But I also respect the fact that they are beneficial. Every time I’ve been stung by wasps, I either accidentally disturbed a nest that I didn’t know was there or ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
We are expanding! On July 17, 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony showcased a collaborative vision that became action. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension will now have physical presence in the ... READ MORE
Category: Events,