On October 1, 2023, we will launch our annual Peanut Butter Challenge and we are determined to amplify our support for our local food pantries here in Okeechobee. This year, our goal is to exceed the generosity of our previous year’s campaigns ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Summer Fishing Camp Adventures in Okeechobee When your county borders the largest lake in Florida, you have plenty of opportunities to go fishing. During the summer, young individuals from Okeechobee participated in the third annual “Fishing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES
The Water Ambassador lunch and learn webinar series is back for 2023! Join UF/IFAS Extension for the Virtual Water Ambassador lunch and learn webinar series. The Water Ambassador Program is an educational partnership between Martin County ... READ MORE
Category: NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
One of my favorite past times is hitting the trails on my bicycle and exploring Florida's natural areas. So on a sunny Saturday in December, I strapped my Trek FX3 on my bike rack and drove out to explore the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trial ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic
Hay may be a less costly source of nutrition for livestock producers and it is the most common stored feed source. Producing quality hay is a task that involves time, energy, and expense. Every year more than 60 million acres in the U.S. are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
As a UF/IFAS extension agent I, like all my extension colleagues, receive a lot of resources about the state of the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, as someone who specializes in water resources, I couldn’t envision how COVID-19 would impact ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterReplacing the beef cow on Florida ranches creates opportunities and challenges for ranchers. In this article we will discuss factors to consider when choosing and managing your future cow herd. Decisions you make about your replacement heifers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchFlorida is a proud ranching state, and in fact South Florida is home more than 40% of the beef cattle population in Florida. The ranchers of this state take great care and pride in their animals and heritage. They want that message to come through ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureRanchers may grow the best tasting product at the grocery store, but they are also known to grow something else…grass. Many ranchers have mastered the art of growing abundant forages to maintain their herds. There are several considerations ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension