You can participate in the 2023 Peanut Butter Challenge by donating unopened jars of peanut butter at the UF/ IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. All peanut butter donations go to local food pantries to help feed families in need. We thank ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Ok, so we’ve all heard negative things about so-called ‘deadbeats’. Generally speaking, the term refers to someone who fails to follow through in some way. What if I were to tell you that in the world of credit cards, being a deadbeat ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
As we head into fall and all the significant shopping events, I want to remind all my friends to Caveat Emptor. I know most people prefer Carpe Diem, which is fine – carpe away! Just remember to be a wise consumer and Caveat Emptor, too. What ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
What is the Hurricane House? The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Regional Windstorm Damage Mitigation Training and Demonstration Center (a.k.a. The Hurricane House) is one of several across Florida. The St. Lucie County Hurricane House was ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Calling all interested Master Gardener Volunteers, Master Naturalists and interested members of the public! We need your help with the upcoming UF Extension Butterflies and Wildflowers Bioblitz in St. Lucie County. Do you want to learn ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Have you ever wanted to experience the different tastes of locally sourced honey? This might be the perfect opportunity. Come and celebrate National Honeybee Day with this fun honey tasting event in Fort Pierce. The UF/IFAS Extension St ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Work & Life
Congratulations to the graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Programs conducted in 2023 through UF/IFAS Extension offices on the Treasure Coast. The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education program developed ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
With all the negative news we’ve heard lately about looming recessions and bank failures, it can be unnerving. So let’s all just pause for a bit of positive financial news. More states are adopting financial education requirements for public ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeThe mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida’s natural world among Florida’s citizens and visitors. We’re highlighting graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The Sunshine Kitchen in St. Lucie County is a 10,000-square-foot facility providing year-round, 24-hour-a-day access for people to produce, package, and market food business items (St. Lucie County, 2022). For example, say you’ve got an ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Food Safety, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Work & Life