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First Fridays with Florida First Detector, Schedule available Sept 2026-2027!

by Morgan Pinkerton
June 15, 2026

What is Florida First Detector? Florida First Detector is a multiagency educational effort focused on enhancing the early detection of invasive pests that threaten agriculture, nursery industries, and natural areas. We offer in-person and ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Biosecurity, Eradication, FFD26-27, Florida First Detector, FloridaFirstDetector, Invasive Species, Plant Protection, Quarantine, SeminoleCountyAg

June 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
June 8, 2026

Recap of June 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector Snails and slugs are gastropods which are types of mollusks found around the world. While they are closely related, they look quite different. Snails are easily recognized by their ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, Giant African Land Snail, SeminoleCountyAg, Snails

The Basics of Creating a 4-H Club

by Karen Henry
May 7, 2026

Have you been thinking about getting involved in 4-H with your family? One of the best ways to make a lasting impact in your community is by starting your own 4-H club right here in Seminole County. The best part? You don’t have to do it ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Karen Henry, Seminole County 4-H

May 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
May 4, 2026

Recap of May 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector In May, we dove into the basics of nematodes. While many nematodes are free-living and play beneficial roles in soil ecosystems, others are parasitic and can cause significant damage ... READ MORE

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

Understanding 4-H Standards of Excellence

by Karen Henry
April 19, 2026

One of the most exciting parts of the 4-H experience is being recognized for your hard work. The 4-H Awards and Recognition program is designed to celebrate not just what youth accomplish, but how they grow along the way—through leadership, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Awards And Recognition, Karen Henry, Seminole 4-H, Standards Of Excellence

4-H Project Reports Made Simple: A Guide for Youth and Families

by Karen Henry
April 19, 2026

If you’re part of 4-H, you’ve probably heard about “project reports”—and maybe even felt a little unsure about where to start. Whether you’re a first-time Cloverbud family or a seasoned Senior member, these reports are an important ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth,
Tags: 4-H Project Reports, Karen Henry, Organization, Record Keeping, Seminole 4-H

April 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
April 6, 2026

Recap of April 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector This month, we explored several invasive pests that threaten pine forests. Florida has roughly 17 million acres of forestland, with a large portion dominated by pine species. Our ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disease, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, Forest, Pests, Pines, SeminoleCountyAg

4-H County Events, Share the Fun, and Fashion Revue: Plan, Practice, and Present with Confidence

by Karen Henry
March 31, 2026

4-H County Events are one of the most engaging experiences in 4-H, an opportunity for 4-H members to demonstrate their knowledge, teach hands-on skills, and showcase what they’ve learned within their 4-H project or with their 4-H club. Whether ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H County Events, 4-H Presentations, Fashion Revue, Karen Henry, Seminole County 4-H, Share The Fun

March 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
March 9, 2026

Recap of March 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector This month, we took a closer look at thrips (Order: Thysanoptera), a group of tiny insects that can have outsized impacts on plants. Although there are more than 7,000 thrips species ... READ MORE

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

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

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