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National Energy Awareness Month: Bright Ideas for a More Affordable Future


October 21, 2024

  The United States has celebrated National Energy Awareness Month every October since 1991, when President George H. W. Bush encouraged our country to be conscious of our nationwide energy usage. We still honor this presidential ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Climate, Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Pgm_Sustain, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
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Hurricane Recovery Resources Available from FDACS


October 18, 2024

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences shared the following news release, related to Hurricane Milton recovery... Commissioner Wilton Simpson Launches Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Milton TALLAHASSEE, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: Agriculture, Aid, FDACS, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Sciences, Hurricane, Milton, Pgm_Ag, Recovery, Relief, Storm
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The Spooky Bug Brigade: Whip Scorpions


October 17, 2024

As our community continues to recover from recent storms, find helpful resources and information at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_disasterprep, tiny.cc/saraco_disasterprep, and scgov.net/government/emergency-services/storm. This blog is part of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial, Bugs, Crawlies, Creepy, Halloween, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pgm_Chemicals, Scary, Spooky, Thespookybugbrigade
White silhouette of spider and web on Halloween-themed background, with cobwebs and pumpkins

The Spooky Bug Brigade: Spiders


October 17, 2024

As our community continues to recover from recent storms, find helpful resources and information at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_disasterprep, tiny.cc/saraco_disasterprep, and scgov.net/government/emergency-services/storm. This blog is part of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial, Bugs, Crawlies, Creepy, Halloween, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pgm_Chemicals, Scary, Spooky
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The Spooky Bug Brigade: Millipedes


October 17, 2024

As our community continues to recover from recent storms, find helpful resources and information at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_disasterprep, tiny.cc/saraco_disasterprep, and scgov.net/government/emergency-services/storm. This blog is part of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial, Bugs, Crawlies, Creepy, Halloween, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pgm_Chemicals, Scary, Spooky, Thespookybugbrigade
White silhouette of scorpion on Halloween-themed background, with cobwebs and pumpkins

The Spooky Bug Brigade: Scorpions


October 17, 2024

As our community continues to recover from recent storms, find helpful resources and information at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_disasterprep, tiny.cc/saraco_disasterprep, and scgov.net/government/emergency-services/storm. This blog is part of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial, Bugs, Crawlies, Creepy, Halloween, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pgm_Chemicals, Scary, Spooky, Thespookybugbrigade
White silhouette of whip spider on Halloween-themed background, with cobwebs and pumpkins

The Spooky Bug Brigade: Whip Spiders


October 17, 2024

As our community continues to recover from recent storms, find helpful resources and information at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_disasterprep, tiny.cc/saraco_disasterprep, and scgov.net/government/emergency-services/storm. This blog is part of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial, Bugs, Crawlies, Creepy, Halloween, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pgm_Chemicals, Scary, Spooky, Thespookybugbrigade
White silhouette of assassin bug on Halloween-themed background, with cobwebs and pumpkins

The Spooky Bug Brigade: Assassin Bugs


October 17, 2024

As our community continues to recover from recent storms, find helpful resources and information at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_disasterprep, tiny.cc/saraco_disasterprep, and scgov.net/government/emergency-services/storm. This blog is part of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial, Bugs, Crawlies, Creepy, Halloween, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pgm_Chemicals, Scary, Spooky, Thespookybugbrigade

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