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Profiles of FFL in Martin County: Rio Bioswale

by Yvette Goodiel
June 6, 2025

Introduction Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL) promotes nine principles to protect water resources in designing and maintaining landscapes. The practices can be applied at scales ranging from individual yards to parks to communities. Landscapes ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agribusiness, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Conservation, Environment, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Green Industry, Horticulture, IFASwater, Indian River Lagoon, Martin County, Profiles Of FFL In Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension, Water Quality

Cultivating Curiosity: How “Flip My Florida Yard” is Turning Small Actions into Big Impacts

by Alyssa Vinson
June 6, 2025

In the latest episode of Cultivating Curiosity, hosts Alyssa Vinson and Taylor Clem sit down with Chad Crawford, the energetic creator and host of the hit PBS show Flip My Florida Yard. What starts as a conversation about landscaping quickly ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: "Flip My Florida Yard", Cultivating Curiosity, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Podcasts
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Wakulla County Extension Director and Extension Agent II – IV – Horticulture and Small Farms

by Patricia Standeford
June 4, 2025

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535884/county-extension-director-and-extension-agent-ii-iv-horticulture-and-small-farms   County Extension Director and Extension Agent II - IV - Horticulture and Small Farms Job no:  535884 Work ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agricultural Innovator, Farm Bill, Farmers, General Agriculture, General Information, Master Gardener Blog, Panhandle Agriculture, Small Farms, UF Career, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension
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Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 3: Managing Risk & Mitigating Impacts

by Yvette Goodiel
May 28, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
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Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 2: Severe Weather-Related Impacts to Protected Agriculture

by Yvette Goodiel
May 28, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Greenhouse damage observed after a storm. Flood waters within and around structures. Plastic coverings torn by wind.

Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 1: Protected Agriculture Trends and Storm-Related Losses

by Yvette Goodiel
May 28, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension

Learn About Composting Day is May 29: UF/IFAS experts available to provide insights into best practices

by Lourdes Mederos
May 20, 2025

As cities across the nation increasingly embrace composting as a sustainable solution to food waste, the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is proud to offer access to leading experts in the field. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Broward County, Calvin Gardner, Carrie Stevenson, Compost, Compost Consortium, Compost Experts, Compost Industry, Compostable, Composting, Conservation, Dave Hébert, Environmental Hazards, Escambia County, Florida Compost Council, Food, Food Waste, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Health, Landfill, Learn About Composting Day, Methane Emissions, Mica McMillan, Nassau County, Orange County, Randall Penn, Sarasota County, Sustainability, Sustainable Solutions, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Vermicompost, Vermicomposting

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