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Florida’s Winter Fruits Bring Fresh Flavor and Powerful Health Benefits

by Lori Wiggins
February 4, 2026

Floridians don’t have to wait for spring to enjoy fresh, locally grown fruit. Winter is one of Florida’s most productive fruit seasons, offering a variety of flavorful options that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Citrus fruits ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Family, Fruits, Health, Health Benefits, Healthy, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Winter Fruits

Prolonged Cold Temperatures and Their Impact on North Florida Landscapes

by Lisa Strange
January 26, 2026

According to this week’s forecast of extended freezing temperatures, immediate protective measures are recommended to safeguard cold-sensitive landscape plants. The following suggestions may help reduce injury and promote plant survival. Extended ... READ MORE

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Weekend Food Backpack Program Supports Taylor County Youth Through UF/IFAS Extension

by Lori Wiggins
January 22, 2026

Each week, children in Taylor County receive nutritious food to help sustain them during weekends, school breaks, and other out-of-school periods through the Weekend Food Backpack Program, operated through the UF/IFAS Extension Service and supported ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Children, Family, Food Insecurity, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, Volunteer, Weekend Backpack Program

Celebrating Florida Arbor Day Through Community Tree Planting

by Lisa Strange
January 12, 2026

Arbor Day has served as a national reminder of the ecological, economic, and social value of trees since its establishment in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska. The observance has since expanded nationwide, with individual states selecting ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Florida, Florida Arbor Day, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Natives, Perry, Planting Trees, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension

New Year, New You: Simple Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle

by Lori Wiggins
December 29, 2025

As the New Year begins, many of us make resolutions to improve our health but lasting change comes from small, sustainable habits rather than drastic overhauls. Eating well, staying active, and getting enough rest are the cornerstones of a healthier ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Exercise, Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Nutrition, Physical Activity

Sandspurs…Sandburs…Cenchrus spp.

by Lisa Strange
December 11, 2025

What Are Sandspurs? Where in the world are all these little spurs coming from? Although it’s often considered a nuisance, this annual grass that commonly grows in sandy, undisturbed areas throughout much of the United States, does have some ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Horticulture, Lawns, Pasture, Sandspurs, UF/IFAS Extension

The Importance of Using Native Plants in Zone 9

by Lisa Strange
December 2, 2025

In zone 9, native plant material is one of the most impactful choices one can make for the environment. Native plants are adapted to our climate and soils, making them more resilient, water-efficient, and less dependent on fertilizers or pesticides. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscaping, Native Plants, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Taylor County

New World Screwworm Threat

by Lisa Strange
November 18, 2025

In the 1950’s 60’s the screwworm was an ongoing burden with livestock but over years with research, breeding sterile male flies and monitoring it was eliminated in United States. Then in 2016 they were detected in Monroe County that wiped ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Florida, Insects, Livestock, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Taylor County

Hands-On Homesteading Series a Success in Suwannee and Taylor Counties

by Lisa Strange
November 18, 2025

UF/IFAS Extension Agents in Suwannee and Taylor Counties recently teamed up to offer a creative new program series, Hands-On Homesteading. Held from August 22 through September 12, the four-week series focused on practical, “back-to-basics” ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Family, Florida, Health, Homesteading, Suwannee County, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension

Strengthening Families 10-14 Program Strengthens Community Bonds at Kingdom Culture Church

by Abbey Tharpe
November 14, 2025

Community Families Unite for Strengthening Families Program Taylor County families recently came together at Kingdom Culture Church to participate in the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10–14, a seven-week series designed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, 4-h, Children, Family, Youth

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