I think we would all agree that food is vitally important. More of us are starting to notice that the quality and origin of that food is just as important. Consumers are asking for locally grown, organic, farm-raised and more. The trend for ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County partners with the WLX TV - the St. Lucie County School Board's education channel on production of TV shows for the 2019-20 school year. You can watch those shows HERE. We recently wrapped production of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Events, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
UF/IFAS Extension has hand washing posters available for download: Proper Hand Washing for School Children (1.38MB PDF) Proper Hand Washing for Elders (1.22MB PDF) Proper Hand Washing for Caregivers (1.38MB PDF) Proper ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Work & Life
The UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, the UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County and partner agencies are hosting a series of field demonstration days throughout central and south Florida focusing on Brazilian peppertree biological ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES
People are talking about Affordable Housing in St. Lucie County and I am excited to be a part of the conversation! Let me tell you, the members of the St. Lucie County Council of Social Agencies (COSA) dedicated a full day to represent the voices ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeDo you make the best breads ever? Cookies maybe? Are you looking for a way to make extra money? Have I got an opportunity for you! Being a Cottage Food Operator may be just what you are looking for. Florida Cottage Food Laws Years ago, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Only 17 states in the nation require high school students to take a course in personal finance, according to a report from 2016. Florida is not one of them. So how did you learn to master your money? From your parents? A helpful mentor? A ... READ MORE
Category: , Events, Money Matters
SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON MARCH 1 – NOVEMBER 15 St Lucie County asks residents, businesses and visitors to help conserve Sea Turtles by practicing sea turtle friendly practices such as proper beachfront lighting. Improper beachfront lighting ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife