Are you interested in learning about marine life, going fishing, or exploring the underwater world with a mask and snorkel? If so, this is the camp for you! This local education opportunity for budding marine… Read More
Most years, May brings dry, hot weather. And, during dry periods, many people wrongly blame pests for dry spots in their lawns.Dry spots are the result of imperfections in an irrigation system. They’re revealed during… Read More
Commit to following Best Management Practices when applying fertilizers this season. Best Management Practices (BMPs) are specific practices that are implemented to decrease the amounts of pesticides, fertilizers, animal wastes and other pollutants from entering… Read More
Sunn hemp is a fast growing, warm season, annual legume. It grows 6-7 feet tall. Sunn hemp can tolerate a wide range of soil pH (5.0-8.4). It is native to India and Pakistan. The University… Read More
Summer camp is a memory that most individuals cherish and never forget. What memories does the smell of a camp fire evoke? Swimming in the lake or bay? Roughing it old-school in cabins and bunk… Read More
Most times, livestock will avoid eating toxic plants but sometimes conditions are right for consumption to occur. Conditions when animals may consume toxic plants include: Toxic plants are cut and baled in hay, Hungry animals… Read More
Correcting four common mistakes can result in a better lawn. The first step in correctly managing a Florida lawn is to know the type of grass you have; but many homeowners don’t know. The kind… Read More
Crop Production Meeting March 20, 2018 5:45-8:00pm Okaloosa County Extension Office A meal is included and 2 CEUs are available. Topics include disease management in row crops and Applying herbicides correctly. Please RSVP by calling… 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… Read More
This year’s Home Show, sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa & Walton Counties (BIA), will include lawn, fruit and tomato seminars. The Home Show will be held February 24 and 25 at the… Read More
