We are partnering with the Hsu Educational Foundation to provide 2 great classes for new or intermediate level drone pilots! The first class is June 24, 2021. This class will cover the basics of Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification. This class ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Flowers are in bloom, birds are singing and our cars are covered in pollen, spring is in full swing and so is Okaloosa County 4-H! Okaloosa County 4-H offers something for everybody. We have activities, clubs, and programs for ages 5 to 18. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Let’s talk about a different sort of border patrol. This border patrol is critical to the health and well-being of our livestock. In 1906, mounted patrol inspectors started riding the border between Mexico and the US as part of the Cattle ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
We have confirmed a new invasive plant in Okaloosa County. Wavyleaf Basketgrass was first found in Maryland in 1996 and quickly spread into Virginia and Pennsylvania. This invasive is very shade tolerant. It originates from Southern Europe ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,
Sometimes we can get complacent and forget why we do things. A Coggins test in horses is one of those things. We know that it is a requirement in Florida to have a current negative Coggins test (within the last 12 months) in order to: ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock,
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
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & DiseaseNeed a Private Applicator Ag Pest Control License or an Aquatic Pest Control License? Here’s your opportunity for a review class and exam. Do you just need CEUs for license renewal? We have several CEUs available as well. January ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentNeed to obtain or renew one of the public works pesticide licenses? Then join us on December 15th, 2016 in Ft. Walton Bch. Attend one session or all four. Earn from 1-9 CEUs in many categories. For more information: county-pesticide-training-2016 READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentHurricane season is upon us and it is already an active season! To help you be prepared for a storm, we have made several videos on the following topics: Food Inventory, Important Documents, Landscape, Children, Livestock, Boats, ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationEarn the credits required to sit for the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance test. Attend a review session for both the Limited Lawn and Ornamental or Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance certification exam.. Or obtain the required ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development