La apicultura, es la práctica de mantener colonias de abejas para lograr objetivos deseados. Las abejas de miel son las especies domesticadas más comunes. Estos insectos tienen un comportamiento social creando grandes colonias las cuales contienen ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Beekeeping, also known as apiculture, is the practice of maintaining bee colonies to achieve desired objectives. Honeybees are the most common domesticated bee species. They are social insects that live in large colonies which include a single ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Invasive species outreach is critical to the successful detection and rapid response to invasive species threats in Florida's natural areas and urban areas. Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of invasion science, communication around invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
You have probably seen headlines about coyote population explosions, or perhaps your NextDoor app has informed you about recent coyote sightings in your neighborhood. Coyotes still feel like a relatively new species here in Florida, but they ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Es importante mantener una parvada de pollos de corral saludable. Un pollo enfermo puede infectar a toda la parvada con una enfermedad, creando problemas que pueden, en ciertos casos, resultar en la muerte. Para ayudarnos a minimizar el riesgo ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionIt is important to maintain a healthy backyard flock. One unhealthy chicken can infect the entire flock with a disease, creating problems that can, in certain cases, result in death. To help us minimize the risk of diseases and pest infestations, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Caring for your lawn can be a lot of work, and a properly maintained lawn is not only beautiful but functional. It will filter runoff, reduce erosion, and can reduce heat and glare. A healthy lawn is functional and if you follow the best ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn,
This article was written by Beth Robertson, Water Conservation Specialist with UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. March 22nd is World Water Day, a day to remember the importance of water in our lives, its responsible use, and the work still to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Water
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences. Join Lara and Shannon ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Composting is a great way to practice recycling in your yard. You can reduce the volume of waste that goes to the landfill as well as create a beneficial soil amendment for your landscape. Most people have all the elements they need to create ... READ MORE
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