Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production! Topics covered include: Chicken breeds, raising chicks, designing coops and pens, chicken health and nutrition. Osceola County, St. Cloud, and Kissimmee all allow small backyard chicken flocks.This class… Read More
Farmers markets are growing in popularity due to the high demand for locally grown foods. Market farming is a great way to start a small farm business. It gives you the chance to interact with consumers directly and… Read More
(Graphic: Illustrates average annual temperatures in Florida 1895-2018.) Heat-related illnesses are rising in Florida due to increasing temperatures in recent years. High humidity increases the potential for heat-related illness because sweat stays on our skin longer, heating up,… Read More
Trees are beautiful and provides many benefits. If trees are not properly maintained, they can create hazard to property and human being. The 2019 hurricane season began June 1st and will end September 30th. It’s hard for us… Read More
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
Sometime ago, in one of my blogs I introduced you to the new Citrablue St. Augustinegrass. I got a lot of inquiries as to where to make purchase. Unfortunately, Citrablue will not be available on the market until… Read More
