Record Cold Front Winter 2026 February 2026 set two record lows for the South Florida region – with two separate weekends of temperatures dropping into the low 30s and high 20s. For our home gardens, this meant either bringing plants indoors ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments, and preparation is key. The UF/IFAS First-Time Homebuyer Education workshop is designed to guide you through every step of the homebuying process, from understanding credit and saving for ... READ MORE
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Owning a home is a huge accomplishment, but with it comes the responsibility of protecting your investment, and that includes homeowners’ insurance. Recently, many homeowners across the country have experienced unexpected policy cancellations ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters
PALM BEACH, CO. - The hurricane season is in full swing. Right now, the National Hurricane Center is watching Tropical Storm Erin as it develops in the East Atlantic. Create your emergency plan now! Make sure you are preparing while supplies ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS ExtensionBELLE GLADE, Fla - Are you hurricane ready? If not, prepare now! The 2025 hurricane season is predicted to bring 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and we are kicking ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Earlier this academic year, I reached out to agricultural educators in Palm Beach County with a vision to expand our 4-H programs and provide more opportunities for youth development. The response was overwhelmingly positive, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - April 14th marks National Pecan Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the pecan—a nut native to North America and a key part of many traditional diets. This day, established by the National Pecan Shellers Association ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Hello! I am Jenna Curtis, the new Agriculture Safety Extension Agent for UF/IFAS Palm Beach County. I am a Florida native from Osceola County and graduated from the University of Florida with a major in Entomology. During my undergrad, I ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension, Welcome
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series. This is our final installment of the series in which ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series. In this edition, we are transitioning from the 4-H Essential ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life