Volusia County is a natural wonderland and is home to a vast array of biodiversity and aesthetically pleasing habitats. Inland, Volusia County has conservation lands which are part of a statewide effort to provide a… Read More
The purpose of plant and soil sampling is to identify what nutrients are prevalent or lacking that the plant or soil may need to thrive. Plant infection can be a result of diseases, pests, lack… Read More
Livestock producers know that the health and abundance of a quality forage can directly affect the health and productivity of their livestock. Thus, livestock producers often think of themselves as “forage farmers” because they spend a large… Read More
In a recent in-service-training, Scholarship in Extension 2.0 Virtual Workshop, the Central District Regional Specialized Agents (RSAs) and Associate District Extension Director (DED) reviewed program development implementation and evaluation, as well as the need for… Read More
A recent find from a homeowner in New Smyrna Beach (Volusia County) has us scratching our heads. A resident was pruning his pink Powderpuff tree (Calliandra haematocephala), when it led him to the discovery of… Read More
The Staghorn Fern is a member of the “Polypodiaceae” plant family, found throughout Florida primarily Central and South Florida. This particular plant can be startling due to how it grows in uncommon areas such as… Read More
In a recent in-service-training, Scholarship in Extension 2.0 Virtual Workshop, the Central District Regional Specialized Agents (RSAs) and Associate District Extension Director (DED) reviewed program development implementation and evaluation, as well as the need for… Read More
What is STEM education and why is it so valuable? A U.S. Department of Education report states, “If we want a nation where our future leaders, neighbors, and workers can understand and solve some of… Read More
Why is teaching youth the proper way to handle firearms so important? Many people believe that 4-H should not have shooting sports programs. Over 1,000 children are killed by guns each year, and many more… Read More
Why is agricultural education so valuable? AgAmerica Lending, (https://agamerica.com/blog/importance-of-youth-in-agriculture/), commends organizations like FFA and 4-H because they are helping to ensure the future of American agriculture. Through chapters and clubs, school enrichment programs, and special… Read More
