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UF/IFAS Extension
Manatee County
The Manatee County Extension Service is an educational program within county government which brings the resources of the University of Florida to Manatee County to solve local problems, provide educational opportunities, promote economic enhancement and improve the quality of life for all.
Contact
manatee@ifas.ufl.edu
941-722-4524
1303 17th Street West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Where the Sea Meets the Land: Working Waterfront Preservation Post Hurricane
By Alyssa Vinson, Angela Collins, and David Outerbridge
Fishing for a living is a careful negotiation of knowledge, understanding and awareness that coincides with a little bit of luck. It is a puzzle each day as a pattern of processes and ideas form the potential of a bountiful haul from Poseidon’s den
11/14/2022
Tempest and Grove: Post-Hurricane Mangrove Restoration
Hurricane Ian made landfall on Sept. 28, and the vast storm surge from this event pushed extensive amounts of water into coastal areas
11/11/2022
This Thanksgiving, Thank a Farmer
This Thanksgiving Day, families and friends across the country will gather to show gratitude for our good fortune by sitting down together over a meal. Not just any meal, but a proper feast, with multiple courses, side dishes, appetizers and desserts
11/17/2022
UF/IFAS Extension relationships highlight community resilience after Hurricane Ian
Co-authored by Alyssa Vinson and David Outerbridge
Wakeful in early morning, cool air, clear sky, what would the morning sun bring to light and sight? Intensification, quick turns, bundling up loved ones and properties. The day after Hurricane Ian landed and revealed all the questions that needed answering
11/09/2022
A Landscape Guide for New Florida Residents
Florida is an unique and special place. No wonder why so many folks from other states move here! If you've recently moved to Florida and are struggling to understand your yard, use the resources outlined in this guide to help you get acquainted with your new environment
11/08/2022
Why Slow Cookers Are Here to Stay
Slow cookers were first introduced in the 1940’s and it was originally intended to prepare a traditional Jewish dish that needed to cook all day. In the 1970’s, the design was sold to another manufacturer and was rebranded as a "Crock Pot", and they quickly became a popular kitchen appliance in millions of households
10/20/2022
Post Storm Landscape Tips
Post Storm Landscape Tips
Immediately following storm:
Identify and manage potential hazards
Get help with any debris or branches near power/communication lines
Watch for lifting roots that may interact with underground utilities or irrigation
Check for leaning trees and hanging limbs, contact a professional arborist to assess
Stand up smaller leaning trees
Trees with trunks less than 4 inches in.
10/07/2022
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