Shortly after taking my current position in Chipley, Florida, we purchased a piece of property in what is affectionately (and ecologically) known as the Sandhills. We built a house and left as much of the lot undisturbed as possible which has ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Computers are a part of everyday life for most people, which means users could become victims of cyber fraud. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Check out these tips to protect yourself from scams and other cybercrimes. Can ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Did you know the average American child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before graduating high school? Or the average U.S. adult or child consumes three pounds of peanut butter annually? That’s a lot of peanut butter! In ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Livestock operations that have long term success have goals. Having goals allows for the development of a plan to reach those goals and that plan, in turn, allows management decisions to be made with intentionality. The presence or absence of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
The recent cooler weather here in the Panhandle is a reminder that the growing season for our summer perennial grasses (Bahia, Bermuda, etc.) is winding down. Even when the summer grass has stopped growing, the livestock still need to eat. Enter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock
We are blessed with an abundance of food in our country, but did you know that 40% of food in the United States is never eaten? How can we avoid food waste? September 28-October 4 is Food Waste Prevention Week. Check out these tips for reducing ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Snacks can be a great way to help you get the nutrients you need to stay healthy. The key is to choose foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients so you can get the most “bang” for your nutrition buck. The next time you ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
By the end of the summer, the previously abundant and beautiful container plants I started this spring look as hot and tired as I feel. If we are being honest, once the temperature stays over 90 degrees, my plants get neglected making them ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseIn the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Summer is winding down; it's pre-season time. While the timing may match, I'm not referring to pre-season football; I'm talking about pre-hunting season. A big part of pre-season work for many hunters and land managers here in NW Florida is ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Natural Resources, Wildlife