Trees are so cool! Not only do they provide shade and oxygen but many other benefits as well. From reducing energy use and improving water management to providing wildlife habitats and improved well-being for humans, trees are an… Read More
Everyone wants kids to develop habits that lead to healthy lifestyles. Unfortunately, statistics show the current trend is toward less healthy children. According to the American Academy for Pediatrics, almost one third of school-age children and adolescents in this country are overweight or… Read More
Preparing healthful meals on a regular basis can seem daunting to some people. However, this does not have to be the case! It is easy to prepare meals that include a variety of good foods that taste great and… Read More
Congratulations to Orange TV for winning the 2019 Bronze Telly Award for it’s production of the Extension Solutions video program at the 40th Annual Telly Awards! Orange TV televises programming related to Orange County Government services and activities as well… Read More
On July 31st 2019, Mr. Bobby Beagles will be inducted into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. Bobby has been very engaged with 4-H, Extension, and FFA. He has been involved with the Orange County 4-H program since… Read More
Summer can be a fun time for families, but the transition from school to summer can also be a stressful one. If you have children, you most likely have the backpack filled with a stack of papers that came… Read More
In case you didn’t know, medication isn’t cheap. This holds true whether you are buying for a human or any of our livestock. It would be a shame if that livestock medication never made a proper transition from bottle… Read More
It’s no surprise that Florida summers start early and last a long time when compared to other states. Our summers are hot and humid, and while our bodies try their best to adjust to the temperature by sweating,… Read More
I received a query from a homeowner who wanted a factsheet about planting over a septic drain field. The homeowner wanted some perennials that would thrive on utter neglect — don’t we all? I searched the internet and found… Read More
Getting geared up for exercise takes brain and muscle power. The food you eat helps fuel your body for that brisk walk, play date with the kids or grandchildren or Zumba class with friends. Your food choices will… Read More
