Upcoming Rainbarrel Workshops

These workshops will be held at UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension at 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL. More...

Sarasota Farm to School Expands

Sarasota Farm to School Program expands serving of local foods to School Lunch Program in 2009-2010! More...

Annie's Project

Annie’s Project is coming to Sarasota County Extension starting Feb 10, 2010!  More...

Sarasota County 4-H Shines in Oklahoma!

Members of the Mini Hooves 4-H Club took their show on the road and came back winners at ... More...

New: Phillippi Farmhouse Market

Upcoming! Grand Openning of the new Phillippi Farmhouse Market at the Phillippi Estate Park in Sarasota County. More...

Family Nutrition Program Rides the SCAT Bus

45 SCAT busses will now display  posters  featuring the University of Florida/IFAS Sarasota County.. More...

'USDA Launches 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food'

This iInitiative will connect consumers with local producers to create new economic opportunities for communities. More...

4-H Cowboy Hoedown Makes the News

Channel 40, WWSB, gave us all a preview of the upcoming 4-H Cowboy Hoedown. See the video! More...

Foreclosure Help Is A Phone Call Away

Sarasota County has a Foreclosure Resource Assistance Network at http://www.scgov.net/homehelp or by phone at 888-995-HOPE,

USDA Pledges Organic Integration

Organic agriculture to be integrated across all the agencies of USDA, not just the National Organic Program.. See the Video Click Here.
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Sarasota County Wins NACo Award for Local Food Program

The program arose out of the county's need to reduce its Ecological Footprint, 26% of which came from the county's food acquisition and consumption patterns.  . More...

Flu Season!!

Here is a link to Flu Prevention Videos. Share this with your friends and family. More...

Senate Bill 2080 Summarized

This bill deletes references to “xeriscape”; requires water management districts to provide model Florida-Friendly Landscaping.. More...

FDA Making Eggs Safer

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a regulation to help make eggs safer to eat. More...

Green Special Featuring Extension's Dr. Robert Kluson Wins Award

The Education Channel was honored with an Award of Distinction for a green special featuring Extension's Agriculture Agent, Dr. Robert Kluson. More...

 

Florida Farm Link Website Launched

Florida FarmLink has relaunched!  This is a networking and classifieds tool for all of us in the local food, local farm community. More... 

AMA Passes Resolution Supporting Sustainable Food

The American Medical Association (AMA) has approved a new policy resolution in support of practices and policies within health care systems that promote and model a healthy and ecologically sustainable food system.. More...

Mythbuster!

MYTH: Food is safe once it's cooked, no matter how long you leave it out. More..

Consumer Guide to Whole Animal Buying Available

Consumers interested in buying local beef or pork will want to take a look at a new publication created by the Iowa State Extension.. More...

Local Foodshed Programs Create Marketing Opportunities

You’re probably familiar with the term “watershed,” which refers to a geographic area in which all surface waters flow toward a common location. More...

Living Green: Water

How Local Government Initiatives Can Support Local Farms

Consumers who want to support local farms can “vote with their dollars” and buy locally produced items at farmers’markets, grocery stores and restaurants. More...

Chinese Drywall Alert!

LSU AgCenter offices can expect an increasing number of calls regarding Chinese drywall. More...

UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension 2008 Annual Report

Read it here! More...

Podcasts and Videos

A collection of videos, podcasts, and PSAs (Public Service Announcements) from UF/IFAS Extension. More...

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