Did you know that the first official American Extension Agent was a young Black male graduate of Tuskegee University named Thomas Monroe Campbell? Surely you have heard of Campbell’s protégés, Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, all… Read More
We’ve all had those few cows that just make us proud. The workhorses of the herd. The ones who breed early and milk good. The ones who always bring a big calf to the cowpens. But more often… Read More
June 1st marks the start of hurricane season, and it continues through November 30th of each year. This year, hurricane season comes on the tail of COVID-19, and all the precautionary measures put in place to prevent the… Read More
Got pests? Hate chemicals? Would you like to deploy an army of garden good guys to fight the bad bugs? There are many plants that are known for luring good bugs to your garden. Here in Florida, we… Read More
I’m bored, there’s nothing to do, I’m bored, there’s nothing to do, I’m so so so bored! How often have parents and caretakers have heard this over the last 2 weeks? I’m sure it’s enough to make even… Read More
A Shift to Virtual 4-H Experiences It seems that so much of life has shifted to an online or virtual version of what was once an in-person experience, and 4-H is no exception. When this abrupt shift occurred,… Read More
Understanding the vegetable garden seasons in Central Florida will save you a lot of frustration. You should download and read the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/VH/VH02100.pdf) for a complete understanding about what to plant (pages 8-10) and when… Read More
Did you know the decision we make in our home landscapes can help or hurt the environment? Fertilizing properly is one easy thing residents can do to reduce nutrient pollution and protect our waterways and natural resources. Many… Read More
Is your family struggling with Coronavirus uncertainties that are causing high levels of stress? Are your kids at home due to mandatory school closures? To reduce stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to start by… Read More
Rotational grazing is a tool that can help increase forage production and average daily gain. But rotational grazing comes with more management planning. One of the biggest factors that determines the feasibility of rotational grazing is actually the… Read More
