UF/IFAS Extension
Indian River County
UF/IFAS Indian River offers educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, 4-H youth development, pesticide and fertilizer licensing. To make sure you receive timely assistance, Agents are readily available via phones or email. Go to the "Who We Are" page on the menu for contact information.
Contact
indian@ifas.ufl.edu
(772) 226-4330
1800 27th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960-0310
Backyard Chicken Basics
Written by Samantha Walter-Cano
Edited by Andrea Lazzari
Why Keep Chickens?
Keeping a backyard flock has become increasingly popular over the last few years. But what are the benefits of backyard chickens? Keeping chickens gives you access to fresh and delicious eggs
03/24/2023
Soil Testing How-to
Soil is the foundation of the landscape. Having a soil pH test done may be the best place to start when planting a new garden, new landscape, or when your landscape is showing signs of stress
03/20/2023
National Ag Day: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow
March 21st is National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the men and women who produce our food, fuel and fiber. Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the theme for this year’s Ag Day is “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow”
03/20/2023
March is National Nutrition Month
Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Yvonne Florian
March is officially National Nutrition Month! What is nutrition and why is it so important? According to the encyclopedia Britannica, “nutrition is the assimilation by living organisms of food materials that enable them to grow, maintain themselves, and reproduce.” Food does not only keep us alive by providing us with energy but affects our health as well
03/10/2023
The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
I was recently startled in my garden by some black tips on one of my edible plants.
Upon closer inspection, I discovered that the whole tip of the two tallest stems were covered in small, black grasshoppers
03/08/2023
2023 Water Ambassador Webinar Series
The Water Ambassador lunch and learn webinar series is back for 2023!
Join UF/IFAS Extension for the Virtual Water Ambassador lunch and learn webinar series. The Water Ambassador Program is an educational partnership between Martin County and UF/IFAS Extension that unites and empowers residents who have an interest in protecting local waterways and giving back to their communities
02/20/2023
Holiday Baking with Children
Written By: Samantha Walter-Cano for Kaitlyn McCarty
With the holiday season in full swing, what’s better than enjoying fresh baked goods with your family? Making them yourself! Baking during the holiday season can be the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your family. It will become an activity you and your kids will enjoy every year!
Kids and Baking
Baking isn’t just a fun activity for kids; it
12/22/2022
