Hurricane season is officially upon us here in Florida. June 1st – October. There is a lot to do to prepare for the storms that may or may not come. In this post, we are going to talk about using chainsaws post-storm. Post hurricane there ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink. It may be in danger of contamination from pollutants found in the flood waters. If your well has been flooded, meaning either ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful storms. They produce strong winds, storm surge flooding, and heavy rainfall. When heavy rains bring flooding to an ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Water
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Are you prepared for this hurricane season? Last Water Wednesday, the Family Consumer Sciences Agents LuAnn Duncan in Sumter County and Lisa Hamilton in Volusia County gave ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Water
Gardening is a great way to get some exercise, relieve stress, eat healthier, and increase your food security. And while some of us have always enjoyed gardening, it’s great to see a whole new crop of gardeners is emerging as people find themselves ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Fruits & Vegetables,
Local farming and home gardening is never more relevant than in times of emergency when food supply and distribution have the potential to become unstable. Those stuck at home can make the most of it and grow a great spring garden. Tropical ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Fruits & Vegetables,
Many workplaces, schools, and social venues have been shut down. One thing remains: Everyone still needs to eat. It’s more critical than ever to keep domestic farming, ranching and associated food processing, packing, and distribution up and ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Food Safety,