Hydroponics is often associated with high-tech setups and constant monitoring. But did you know there’s a way to grow plants hydroponically without pumps, electricity, or complex systems? It’s called the Kratky Method, and it’s one of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
The purpose of this Community Needs Assessment. A community needs assessment is a vital process that helps identify a community's strengths, challenges, and unmet needs. We are gathering input from residents, organizations, and stakeholders, ... READ MORE
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Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a prized fruit crop known for its sweet and aromatic flavor. However, lychee growers worldwide are facing an increasing threat from the Lychee Erinose Mite (LEM), a microscopic pest that can cause significant damage ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
Understanding avian influenza, transmission methods, including direct contact, contaminated equipment, and airborne spread. According to the CDC, it’s natural for Avian Influenza viruses to be among waterfowl such as ducks and geese. ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease,
Neem oil has gained widespread popularity among gardeners, farmers, and agricultural professionals for its effectiveness as a natural pesticide and plant health booster. Derived from the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), neem oil ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
In an era where sustainable agriculture is becoming increasingly important, vertical hydroponic towers offer an innovative and efficient solution for growing fresh produce. These systems use vertical space to cultivate crops without soil, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
A national collaborative partnership Did you know that the National 4-H Council: https://4-H.org and Tractor Supply Company have provided a partnership where it is easy for everyone to contribute to your local 4-H program? Yes, the 2025 Paper ... READ MORE
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Information The fig wax scale, Ceroplastes rusci (Linnaeus), was first discovered in Florida in 1994 Talhouk (1975) reported the presence of this scale in the Mediterranean region In North America, it appears that it is only established ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home LandscapesAccording to the National 4-H Council website: https://4-H.org, the 4-H program is the youth development organization of the nation’s Cooperative Extension System and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). To me this exemplifies ... READ MORE
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Did you know pine needles can be made into a refreshing tea? Or that shiny blueberries can be found growing in St. Lucie County's natural areas? An Edible Native Plants & Historical Medicinal Plants lecture will be conducted on Wednesday, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES