WHAT'S IMPACTING FLORIDA
Red Imported Fire Ants: Where did they come from and what are my options?
They are everywhere. They came from South America in the 1930s and were first reported entering ports in the Panhandle coming in from Brazil
08/23/2017
Native Pollinator Workshop
When people think about pollination, the honey bee immediately comes to mind. But honey bees are not native to the Americas
04/24/2018
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EVENTS: Pesticide Exam Prep Classes
We Can Help with Your Pesticide Exam Prep Efforts?
Exam prep classes for the Aquatic, Right of Way, and Ornamental & Turf Exams will be offered at the Manatee County Extension office in November of 2017. See details and registration below
10/23/2017
Herbs and Spices: Colorful and Delicious!
Herbs and spices have been used for hundreds of years in cooking and medicinal purposes. They add a wide range of flavors to food and may also provide health benefits
09/03/2017
Individual Retirement Account: Know The Facts
IRA's: What You Should Know
What is an Individual Retirement Account?
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a type of savings account that is designed to help you save for retirement and offers many advantages. There are two types of IRA accounts, traditional and ROTH
08/30/2017
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The Conscientious Gardener
Most gardeners have a deep seeded (no pun intended) desire to have an attractive landscape so managing pests without harming our beneficial insects can be a challenge. Every conscientious gardener should be aware of which insects are beneficial and do our best to protect them
08/21/2017
Grazing Management — Increasing Forage Production
Grazing Styles
Continuous grazing is when livestock have access to the entire forage system at all times. Continuous is by far the easiest system to manage and requires less initial inputs but could have costly impacts
08/17/2017
