2010 Small Farms Conference

Florida's first statewide Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference was such a success, organizers are making plans for a second event.. More...

Master Gardener Help Desk in the News

Horticulture Agent Patricia Porchey talks to ABC News Channel 40 regarding the cold weather and our plants. More...

Updated for 2009 Taxes: Energy Tax Credits

Updated just in time for your 2009 Tax return preparation, Green Yields Green, a presentation about tax credits. More...

File Your Taxes for Free

The IRS Free File service provides free federal income tax return preparation and electronic filing for all taxpayers. More...

Sarasota Among the FL Counties Declared Disasters For January

The USDA has designated 60 Florida counties as primary natural disaster areas.. More...

A Walk in the Park

A New Website By the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau makes Discovering Sarasota County’s Natural Assets a “Walk in the Park”. More...

Protect Your Plants During Cold Weather

Our Urban Horticulture Agent has written two articles on protecting your plants during cold weather. More...

Internet Security: How to Protect Yourself from Existing Threats

Extension is offering a class on Internet Security in March. Protect your personal information... More....

Beware of Debt Settlement Trap

New tips from warn that using a debt settlement company could be a trap.. More...

Water is the New Oil

Without a lot of fanfare, there has been a shift in the tide. Constituents are taking a more holistic approach to water. More...

UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension 2009 Annual Report

Read it here! More...

Artic Cold Front Brings Below-Freezing Temps To Florida

Record breaking low temperatures are in the forecast for Florida. What do you do about plants and animals outside? More...

Cold Weather Causes Cancellation of 4-H Horse Show

Due to the artic cold front coming through Florida this week, the January 10, 2010 4-H Horse Show is being cancelled.

2010 Farm Tour

It's almost time for the 2010 Farm Tour! More...

4-H Debuts in Time Square

Dozens of 4-H youth gathered in Times Square Friday to survey New Yorkers. More...

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

January 13, 2010. 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...

Podcasts and Videos

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

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