What career path do I want to take when I finish high school? Where do I want to go for college or tech school? How will I find time to study between school, practice, and my job? Why does this person always pick on me? What if I am not as smart ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension,
Your favorite thing is to get in front of a room full of people and speak, right? If not, you are not alone; in fact, you are part of the majority. The fear of public speaking is the most common phobia ahead of death, spiders, or heights. The ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Start Them Young Audrey Hepburn once said, “As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and one for helping others.” Although when it comes to helping others, in 4-H, we don’t wait ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension,
Hydroponics is a great way to save water, produce food, and be more environmentally friendly. With all the information on the internet about hydroponics, it can seem a little daunting. Learn three simple setups that can get you started growing ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Utilizing an integrated approach to managing pests in a garden can help reduce the use of chemicals in your garden. This approach utilizes cultural, natural, and low-impact control before using more broad-spectrum pesticides that can harm pollinators ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Do you remember your favorite summer camps? Maybe there was hiking, swimming, first-aid training, horseback riding, or just tons of sweating, but also lots of learning and fun! One of our 4-H summer camps this year, Food Systems Day Camp, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
Have you ever met someone who was “stuck in their ways”? This was the case with adults in agriculture back in the 1800s. Universities found young people to be more open and accepting of new research and agricultural developments. The thought ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension,
March of 2000, wasn’t that a million years ago? That was the last time I walked into the show ring at the Putnam County Fair as a youth exhibitor. Who would have thought I would come back to that same arena as the University of Florida/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,
Trees are long term investments. Like a vehicle selecting the right one for you is a important step, and what is hidden can often lead to a lot of grief. The tree's roots are one of the most critical parts of the tree. However, they are hidden ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
By Wendy Mussoline, UF/IFAS Multi-County Agriculture Agent When we have that need to satisfy our “sweet tooth” we often choose chocolate or ice cream. If we’re on a healthy kick, then we might make a better choice and satisfy our cravings ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension