Category: Livestock

Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone

by Melinda Souers
March 21, 2025

Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone Looking for fun and engaging educational opportunities for your kids this summer? The Orange County 4-H program has a wide variety of themed day camp options for all ages – even teens! ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #camp, #daycamp, 4-H Events, Healthy Living, Horticulture, Life Skills, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth

2024 Spring Ranchers Forum

by JK Yarborough
February 26, 2024

The Central Florida Livestock Agents Group (CFLAG) invites you to come to the Spring Ranchers Forum on March 15th. This field day always delivers an exciting and thought-provoking time. And this year is no exception. On our list of topics this ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
Tags: Ocextension

Buzzing with Excitement: Join Us at the Florida State Beekeepers Association Annual Meeting!

by JK Yarborough
September 26, 2023

Introduction Are you captivated by the marvels of the natural world and fascinated by the delicate dance of bees? Then mark your calendars for the much-anticipated Florida State Beekeepers Association (FSBA) Annual Meeting! This buzzing gathering ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Livestock
Tags: Agriculture, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Honey Harvesting: Preparation

by JK Yarborough
November 29, 2022

Beekeeping as a hobby has been growing in popularity since 2006. And one of the perks of being a beekeeper is collecting honey from your colonies. But how do you prepare for all the mess and what do you need to have on hand to ensure a smooth ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock

Honey Harvesting: Honey Out of the Hive

by JK Yarborough
November 29, 2022

Beekeeping as a hobby has been growing in popularity since 2006. And one of the perks of being a beekeeper is collecting honey from your colonies. But how do you go from frames of honey to honey in a jar? Let’s take a closer look at how it ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock

Things About Honey Bee Anatomy You May Not Know

by JK Yarborough
November 1, 2022

Honey bees are interesting creatures. It's no wonder mankind has been fascinated with them for centuries. Here are some things about honey bee anatomy that you may not have known. Eyes You may be familiar with the honey bees compound eyes, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
Tags: #ocextensionnews, Beekeeping, Bees, Honey Bees, Ocextension

Surviving Your First Bull Sale

by JK Yarborough
December 2, 2021

So you’re a new cattle producer and you’ve listened to many different resources (including your local Extension Agent) say that the fastest way to increase the genetic potential of your herd is through your bull. That makes sense, since ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
Tags: #ocextensionnews, Auction, Bull, Ocextension, Sale

Determining Acres per Paddock (Pasture)

by JK Yarborough
September 30, 2021

Recently, I’ve been trying to use some of the mathematical approaches to grazing management. This had always seemed a little too complex for me, but I decided to give it a go. I wanted to see how many pastures, how many days, and how much ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Forage, Ocextension, Paddock, Pasture, Rotational Grazing

Technical and Financial Assistance Available for Producers to Implement Agriculture Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Central Florida

by Yilin
June 24, 2021

Producers have implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) that maintain or improve water quality, quantity, and soil conditions on their farms for many years. For the purposes of the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Water
Tags: Ag BMP, Agriculture, Best Management Practices, Cost Share, Water, Water Quality, Water Quantity

Stuck in the Mud

by JK Yarborough
May 27, 2021

Freeing stuck vehicles is a common thing in the agricultural world. Maybe you are rolling a newly planted pasture and got a little too close to that wet spot you knew was there, but thought you had it. Or maybe you’re out hog hunting and ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Ag Equipment, Agriculuture Equipment, Ocextension, Stuck Equipment, Stuck In The Mud

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