By Julia Soondar, Food Systems Intern, UF IFAS Extension – Osceola County When companies are using green marketing, they may be required to follow guidelines by various organizations to achieve eco-labeling for their products. These guidelines vary depending… Read More
Written by Julia Soondar, Food Systems Intern, UF IFAS Extension- Osceola County On June 27th, Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day will be celebrated for the second time, as declared by the United Nations. This day is… Read More
National Pollinator Week is June 17-23 this year, so I’m highlighting one of my favorite pollinators: hummingbirds. They are easy to attract, all you need is the right nectar plants. Hummingbirds have regular feeding routes, and will come… Read More
Central Florida has been experiencing unusual May rain for a few weeks. Ample amount of rain makes landscape plants happy. Unfortunately, with each rain event it is likely that weeds seeds are going germinate and emerge in lawns… Read More
Are you looking for something to do over the summer? Are you looking for opportunities to be healthier, spend time outdoors, and do some budget-friendly activities? The University of Florida/IFAS Extension office in Osceola County is offering a… Read More
Landscapers and homeowners alike are very excited to meet and greet spring 2019 growing season. People in my neighborhood are busy with their lawnmowers and are shopping for new plants. But did you know that many lawn and… Read More
Going to the dentist is an important part of your oral and physical health, but did you know that dentistry is also important for horses as well? Horses have hypsodont teeth meaning they continually erupt (grow) the horses entire… Read More
We are right in the middle of u-pick season. The weather has been pretty good to our local producers, which means that the public can enjoy fresh, juicy, and abundant produce ripe for the picking. Pun totally intended…. Read More
It’s spring harvest time for pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms in Osceola County. Blueberries, peaches, blackberries, and lots of vegetables are available this season. Harvest seasons are short, so plan your picking days now! Why support local agriculture?… Read More
Psst, I have a secret to tell you. Your milk is full of something. They are small, there’s a lot of them, and they affect your health. Want to know what it is? It’s nutrients! Good ol’ Vitamin… Read More
