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Fall Pasture Preparation in Central Florida


November 25, 2024

As cooler weather arrives in Central Florida, it’s time to start thinking about pasture preparation for the coming season. Whether you're a seasoned pasture owner or a newcomer to caring for your land, taking the right steps now will ensure ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Central District, Fall Preparation, Horses, Livestock, Pasture Management, Pastures, Volusia County

Brr, It’s Cold Out Here… But Not as Cold As It Used to Be (And What That Means for Mangroves)


November 22, 2024

Cooler weather in Florida has finally arrived, and although it wasn’t actually freezing outside this morning, it sure feels like it to us Floridians! But wait, will we even see a freeze in coastal central Florida this year? If you had asked ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Climate Change, Flagler, Florida Sea Grant, Mangroves, Temperature, Volusia

43rd Annual Volusia County Farm Tour


November 12, 2024

November 22, 2024 from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM The Volusia County Farm Tour has been a popular fall tradition since 1981. The agricultural industry is the silent engine of the Volusia County economy where local farmers create jobs, feed families ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Central District, Farm Tour, Food, Horses, Livestock, Volusia County

Ten Plants to Know in our Florida Sand Dunes


June 21, 2024

Our coastal sand dunes are important as they protect our land and buildings from wave energy, erosion, and flooding.  They also protect inland habitats and buildings from salt spray and are an important habitat for many plants and animals. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Beach, Coastal, Florida Sea Grant, Plants, Sand Dune

Local Water Level and Weather Data at Your Fingertips


May 30, 2024

Within the past year, two new water level sensors and accompanying weather stations have been installed in Flagler County.  The data from these water level sensors and accompanying weather stations is available to the public in real-time.  ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Flagler County, Flooding, Florida Sea Grant, Resiliency, Water, Water Level

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