We are pleased to announce that the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County office will open for business, effective June 15, with office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visitors are encouraged to schedule appointments for… Read More
Florida, the fishing capital of the world, has one of the most lucrative fishing industries in the United States. This industry provides jobs to thousands of people in the Sunshine State and contributes billions of dollars each year… Read More
![A woman tends to an outdoor garden in Florida. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2020/10/2019_Gardens_vegetableGardening_ifasCROP1338x357_TINY.jpg)
Fall celebrations of harvest are ingrained in many of us. As we head into a season of gratitude one thing I am thankful for is living in sunny Florida. Here, we can celebrate with early fall harvests of… Read More
![Agriculture equipment operators work in a field. [CREDIT: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2020/10/2020_SoilWaterCons_usdarelease1008_CROP1338x357_TINY.jpg)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a Nov. 20 deadline to apply for the Environmental Quality Icentives Program (EQIP), a federal effort to encourage environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Information was disseminated in a news release, as follows:… Read More
A startling statistic from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that leaks account for 12% of indoor water use. In the United States, an average household wastes 10,000 gallons of water on leaks annually. You could run your… Read More
Kassidy’s Internship Experience Hello! I am Kassidy House, the Natural Resources and Sustainability Communication and Outreach intern at UF IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County (It is a mouthful I know). This is a blog about my wonderful… Read More
![an array of pumpkins in the field. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS Extension]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2020/10/2020_FCS_blogPumpkinsInField_ifas01CROP1338x357_TINY.jpg)
October is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s when my favorite winter squash takes center stage: pumpkin! You’ve probably noticed pumpkins popping up everywhere. They’re in Halloween carvings and decorations, of course, but also in… Read More
What are electric bikes? Electric bikes (e-bikes) are 100% electric, battery powered bicycles. With the push of a button/lever, they can drive the biker or can assist the biker while pedaling. Most e-bikes can go between 15-28 miles… Read More
Please welcome Theia Media Agency to the Sarasota County Green Business Partnership. About Theia Media Agency Theia Media helps companies grow through innovative marketing strategies. Theia believes great marketing should be affordable and available to everyone. The Theia… Read More
Coonties belong to the group of plants known as cycads, which are famous for having a fossil history as old as that of the dinosaurs. Although coonties and other cycads are among the plants which were most likely… Read More
Farmers and ranchers love their land. Anyone who has ever made their living from the land knows that the health of your land affects the productivity of your land. And at the end of the day, productivity is… Read More
