Disney World of Agriculture What was it like to attend the 2018 PMA Fresh Summit? It was like the Disney World of Agriculture! Held at the Orlando Convention Center, the banner, displays, flashy lights and free taste bites were simply overwhelming. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events
Unlike many people, I am always happy to see (or smell!) brown Sargassum seaweed washing up on local beaches. While we do not have kelp in Florida waters, Sargassum is similar in that it contains gas-filled bladders that keep the seaweed afloat ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources
There are lots of gatherings this time of year in the agricultural community and UF/IFAS Extension is excited about participating in all of them. Bunnell Bonanza The Bunnell Bonanza attracted families to a fun-filled day of games, pony rides, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
For those growers that use pesticides, you need to familiar yourself with the 2015 Revised Worker Protection Standard (WPS). WPS is a federal regulation that is designed to protect agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. An EPA guidance ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, Turf
Cover crops are used in commercial agriculture to promote soil health by adding organic matter to the soil. They are often termed green manure since they enhance soil microbial communities, add herbage to the soil, and help the soils to maintain ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Pests & Disease
Beachgoers may have recently noticed something glistening in the sand, especially in areas where the tide has left debris lines. If they have looked closely at the sand, they may have noticed tiny (less than an inch in length) needle-like cones. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources
4-H camping combines making friends, fun hands-on activities, and the adventure of learning new things to grow youth into thriving individuals. 4-H camps have been developed based on decades of positive youth development experience so that your ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events
An alternative crop that some growers are planting in light of the diminishing potato chip contracts in the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA) is cauliflower. Cauliflower is a cole crop in the Brassica oleraceae family, which also includes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
StrongBodies is a 10-week exercise program for middle aged and older men and women. Each class includes progressive weight training, flexibility, and balance activities.The class meets twice a week for about 60 minutes and goes through a routine ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition
From photos to paintings to educational displays, youth are encouraged to display and share their work with others. A great way to do just that is through the 4-H exhibits at the Putnam County Fair. Each youth can enter up to seven items but ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events