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Recap of February 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
February 9, 2026

Recap of February 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector Fruit crops are a cornerstone of Florida’s agriculture industry, with the state ranking among the top producers of citrus, berries, melons, and other specialty fruits. Despite ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Citrus, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, Fruit Flies, Invasive Species, Lime Swallowtail, SeminoleCountyAg

January 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
January 5, 2026

Recap of January 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector In this month, we explored the fascinating, and sometimes frustrating, world of plant pathogens. Simply put, a pathogen is any organism that causes disease. For plants, these culprits ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bacteria, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, Fungi, Invasive Species, SeminoleCountyAg, Virus

December 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
December 8, 2025

Recap of December 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector This month, we dove into the topic of invasive mites, specifically focusing on the ones that can damage plants. These tiny arachnids are everywhere: on plants, animals, humans, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Biosecurity, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, Mites, SeminoleCountyAg

Cowpen First Aid, and Considerations

by JK Yarborough
December 2, 2025

Cattle work is unpredictable. Injuries happen without warning, and when you're at the cowpens, help might be miles away. The right supplies and a little know-how can turn a minor incident into just that—minor instead of catastrophic. Having ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, , Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock
Tags: Cowpen, CPR, First-aid, First-aid Kit, Ocextension

November 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
November 10, 2025

Recap of November 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector This month’s Florida First Detector webinar took a closer look at Hymenoptera. This is an order of insects that includes wasps, bees, ants, hornets, and sawflies. Hymenopterans ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bees, Biosecurity, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, Honeybees, Hornet, SeminoleCountyAg, Wasp

Central Florida Fair 4-H Contests

by Karen Henry
October 16, 2025

Since 1910, the Central Florida Fair has created an outlet to celebrate the agricultural industry in Orlando/ Orange County and the surrounding counties including Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Volusia and Brevard. It has also been a place for 4-H ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers,
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Contests, 4-H Exhibits, Central Florida Fair, Karen Henry, Learn By Doing, Seminole County 4-H, Youth Fair

October 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
October 6, 2025

Recap of October 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector This month, we explored some small but mighty plant pests: whiteflies, aphids, psyllids, leafhoppers, and planthoppers. These insects feed by sucking sap from plants. Many also ... READ MORE

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Tags: Biosecurity, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, SeminoleCountyAg

Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

by Karen Henry
September 11, 2025

The Importance of 4-H Leadership: Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Leadership doesn’t start in adulthood. Leadership begins when young people are given opportunities to lead, learn, and grow. That’s where 4-H leadership comes in. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H Club Officer, 4-H Youth Officers, Beyond Ready, Karen Henry, Seminole County 4-H, Workforce Skills, Youth Leadership

September 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
September 8, 2025

Recap of September 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector This September, we continued our tradition of kicking off another year of First Fridays webinars with a refresher on the fundamentals of invasive species. Whether you're brand ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Biosecurity, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, SeminoleCountyAg

Reclaiming Water: Reclaimed Water Usage, Part 2

by Jacob Burris
August 5, 2025

What is ‘Reclaimed Water’? According to the USEPA and UF/IFAS, reclaimed water is recycled wastewater that has been thoroughly treated, at least to the secondary level, for reuse. This treatment removes harmful organisms and substances, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Alternative Water Supply, Florida Water, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation, Irrigation Calibration, Irrigation System, Residential Irrigation, Sustainable Landscape, Wastewater, Wastewater Treatment

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