Most years, the month of May is a relatively dry, warm month here in Northwest Florida. This Memorial Day weekend forecast shows hot temperatures with little to no rain. It looks like this weather pattern will be similar… Read More
Red Tide has been a persistent presence in the Panhandle since September and responsible for many reported fish kills and respiratory distress in some people. Over the past week, red tide was still present in low to medium… Read More
PSA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael October 22, 2018 To be read on the air or issued in print. After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use? If your private well or… Read More
If you need help diagnosing a lawn, landscape or garden problem and/or are interested in learning about pollinators and how to attract them to your garden, we have two upcoming events for you. The Plant Clinic will be… Read More
There is growing interest in hobby-scale farming techniques. In response to this need, UF/IFAS Walton County Extension Office established a hobby farm featuring a variety of low-input food production options. The farm is a cooperative venture drawing on… Read More
There are over 1000 springs identified in Florida. In the panhandle, the majority of the springs are karst or artesian springs rising deep from the Floridan Aquifer System within the states limestone base. Springs are unique and can… Read More
It was disheartening to read that even with a double red flag over 9 people had to be recused from the gulf this past weekend, and one person lost their life. In that spirit, I believe it is… Read More
So far our fall has been unusually dry with warmer temperatures. Even though our average annual rainfall is around sixty-two inches per year, we don’t always receive rain exactly when we need it. There are times when we… Read More
Two Programs to Choose From: April 28, 20159am-Noon Okaloosa County Extension Office 3098 Airport Road Crestview, Fl Cost is $10 per person 2.0 Aquatic or Private Ag CEUs Topics: · Aquatic Weed Control · Fish and Vegetation Management RSVP to… Read More
The University of Florida IFAS Extension & Florida Sea Grant program of Okaloosa/Walton Counties invites you to join us on April 28th at 5:00 PM for our Salty Topics Emerald Coast Series “Sea Turtles of the Emerald Coast.” … Read More
