Cattle work is unpredictable. Injuries happen without warning, and when you're at the cowpens, help might be miles away. The right supplies and a little know-how can turn a minor incident into just that—minor instead of catastrophic. Having ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, , Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock
Palms Overview 1. Select the right palm for the right place. Soil pH matters for certain palms. Native palms are generally better adapted to Florida and provide other benefits, especially for wildlife. 2. Determine if the palm has a crownshaft ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Hurricane season is here, and with it comes the potential for power outages before, during, and after the storm. Staying nourished during these times is important—and thankfully, you don’t need electricity to prepare a healthy, satisfying ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
An approaching hurricane can be a stressful event for children. Storm tracks are in the media 24/7, and most kids are keenly aware of how the adults around them are responding to the forecast. Involving your children in the preparation process ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, but storms can happen any time the weather conditions are right. Anticipating the arrival of a hurricane or any severe storm strikes fear and anxiety in the people in its path for a good reason. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
With hurricane season starting, it’s important to remember to plan ahead. Before a storm hits, you want to be sure that you have non-perishable food items on hand. These items do not need to be refrigerated and are safe to eat if you lose ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
June 1st is the first day of the 2025 hurricane season in the Eastern part of the United States. The 2024 season is a reminder of how active and unpredictable hurricane activity can be, with multiple named storms impacting our region. With the ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Disaster Preparation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Preparing and expecting the consequences of a significant hurricane in your region can be worrisome. We often start to doubt our housing, job, and other essential parts of life that might come up, especially if we find ourselves having to evacuate ... READ MORE
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Better landscaping practices are good for Florida! Even though Florida has a lot of water resources, there are also a lot of people and industries sucking from the tap...and more keep coming. Long story short, Floridians need to conserve ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Blog Community, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, WORK & LIFE"A Hurricane? I hope it doesn't come our way, I'm not ready!" How many times has the storm caught you completely unprepared? Each year, we face the inevitable hurricane season commencing on June 1st and extending for 6 months, with storms ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE