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An Orange County Legacy to be Inducted to the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame

by Elver Pardo
June 30, 2019

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 1983, when his daughter joined a ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #FloridaFarmBureau, #OC4H, #OrangeCounty, #youthdevelopment, 4H, Leadership, Ocextension, Volunteers, Youth

Enjoy the Summer and Maintain a Healthy Homeflow

by Jenny Rodriguez
June 27, 2019

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 home the last week of school. Your home ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Communication, De-Cluttering, Financial, Health, Home, Ocextension

Proper Medication Storage Key to Insuring Animal Health Management

by JK Yarborough
May 28, 2019

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 to animal, wouldn’t ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, , Livestock
Tags: Medication Storeage, Ocextension, Refrigerator, Temperature

Hydrate in Summer’s Heat

by Virgilia Zabala
May 28, 2019

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, there is only so much they can ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Hydration, Ocextension, Recipe, Summer, Water

Planting Over a Septic Drain Field

by Ed Thralls
May 21, 2019

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 an article in ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Ocextension, Ornamental And Turf, Plants, Septic System

Energize for Exercise

by Jana Anderson
April 30, 2019

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 either provide long lasting ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Energy, Exercise, Nutrition, Ocextension

Consider 4-H Summer Camps

by Melinda Souers
April 29, 2019

Summer Plans for the Kids This is the time of the year when kids dream of summer vacation and fun! Meanwhile, parents are looking for ways to keep their children engaged and minimize screen time. UF/IFAS Orange County 4-H can provide both ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #CampCloverleaf, #OC4H, #youthdevelopment, 4-H, Healthy Living, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

Weed Wars

by Ed Thralls
April 19, 2019

As our brief cool spells end and seeds start sprouting, now is the best time to get ahead of weeds. When the warm weather weeds are small, they can often be successfully controlled with herbicides. Ignoring them now results in difficult-to-eradicate ... READ MORE

Category: , HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Horticulture, Landscape Management, Ocextension, Ornamental And Turf, Pest Control, Pest Management

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Exploration Gardens

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 31, 2019

The 4 acre demonstration gardens at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando, provides excellent opportunities for hands-on, visual planting displays emphasizing low maintenance Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Exploration Gardens, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hydroponics, Ocextension, Orange County

Orange County 4-H Youth Programs Help Kids to Develop Interest in Agriculture Careers

by Elver Pardo
March 26, 2019

Orange County 4-H is preparing youth to be responsible citizens and productive members of the workforce through livestock projects such as beef, swine, sheep, poultry, cavy and rabbits, which help youth develop knowledge and skills that increase ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #4HEverywhere #CFF, #OC4H, #OC_4H, 4-H, Agriculture, Livestock, Ocextension, Youth

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