Category: Crops

Water Wednesday Recap – Water Gone Virtual

by Yilin
August 24, 2020

Do you know how much water you use on a daily basis? Have you heard of virtual water? Did you know that water is used to create nearly every product out there, including our food? Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Sustainable Ag and Food ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn, Water
Tags: Florida Water, Morgan Pinkerton, MREC, Tina McIntyre, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, UF/IFAS Extension, Virtual Water, Water Conservation, Water Footprint, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Florida Automated Weather Network

by Yilin
July 20, 2020

Have you heard of FAWN? What is FAWN? FAWN is Florida Automated Weather Network. It is a University of Florida-operated service aiding agricultural decision-makers statewide since 1997. Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Project Manager of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Water
Tags: FAWN, Florida Automated Weather Station, Irrigation, Rainfall, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Hastings Sweet Corn Variety Trial with Videos

by Wendy Mussoline
July 2, 2020

Sweet corn is a commodity that is not currently grown commercially in the Tri-County Agriculture Area, although there were a handful of small growers in the past. The growing conditions are suitable, but the markets are not currently in place. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Bicolor, Fancy, Grade, Harvest, Sweet Corn, Trial, Variety, Yield

Opportunities to Pick Your Own Blueberries During the COVID-19 Outbreak

by Wendy Mussoline
March 31, 2020

“Stay at home” is certainly the best advice during this global pandemic. However, it is important to evaluate what types of resources you should gather at home with you. As an Agriculture agent, my perspective may be slightly different ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Tags: Anthocyanins, Blueberries, COVID-19, Nutrition, Pandemic, UPICK

Kids and Crops: The Beneficial Partnership Between Local Extension Offices and Public Schools

by Wendy Mussoline
March 4, 2020

UF/IFAS Extension works very closely with the local school systems and provides educational programming on a wide spectrum of topics including crop science, embryology, nutrition, livestock, school gardens, etc. Extension Agents work directly ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Brussels Sprouts, Classroom, Crops, Field Trips, Kids, Sweet Potato

Events at the UF/IFAS Hastings Agriculture Extension Center

by Wendy Mussoline
December 31, 2019

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Hastings Agricultural Extension Center (HAEC) is a valuable gem located in the heart of the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA which includes Flagler, Putnam and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Events
Tags: Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Field Day, Hastings, Potato

Legislators Spend a Day with the Farmers

by Wendy Mussoline
November 21, 2019

UF/IFAS hosted a legislative farm tour through the Tri-County Agriculture Area (Putnam, St. Johns, and Flagler Counties) for elected officials on November 14, 2019. We visited four farms throughout the day and attended the Farm Bureau CARES ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Cabbage, CARES, Cattle Ranch, Legislators, Plasticulture

Growing Organic Sweet Potatoes in Hastings

by Wendy Mussoline
September 25, 2019

Organic sweet potatoes certainly catch the eye of the health-conscience consumer looking for the best starch to add to their diet. They’re a great source of vitamins A, B-6 and C, as well as fiber, calcium, iron and magnesium. California ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops,
Tags: Boniato, Nematodes, Organic, Purple-flesh, Sweet Potato

All the Hype about Industrial Hemp

by Wendy Mussoline
August 2, 2019

“When can we grow it legally?” “What cultivars should I grow in Florida?” “How are we going to process it?” “Can I make money growing Industrial Hemp?” Update of FDACS Legislation on Industrial Hemp There are so many ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Tags: CBD, FDACS, Industrial Hemp, Marijuana, Restricted, THC

Tellin’ the Tater Story at Bunnell Bonanza

by Wendy Mussoline
May 22, 2019

UF/IFAS Flagler County Extension brought the potato flare to the 2nd Annual Bunnell Bonanza hosted by the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce at the Bunnell Town Hall on Saturday, May 18th. UF/IFAS Agriculture Agent, Wendy Mussoline, donated ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Adirondack, Bunnell, Cooking, French Fries, Potato

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