UF/IFAS Extension
Miami-Dade County
The UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County is the liaison between research conducted by scientists at the University of Florida and other universities and our local community.
Contact
dade@ifas.ufl.edu
(305) 248-3311
18710 SW 288th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Be on the Lookout: a potential new invasive species-Xenia soft corals
What is it?
Coral reef scientists in the Caribbean recently released a paper cataloging the spread of a new invader in Venezuelan coral reefs: an Indo-Pacific gorgonian or octocoral. This species, categorized as Unomia stolonifera is within the family Xeniidae and is dominating coral reef habitats off the Venezuelan coast
02/28/2023
4-H Summer Internships in Miami
Miami-Dade 4-H offers comprehensive summer internships for rising 10th through 12th-grade high school students enrolled in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The program is a 5-week work-based learning experience in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools Summer Youth Internship Program
03/24/2023
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
Un Vistazo a la Fruta Tropical – Canistel
por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane
Nombre común: Canistel
Nombre botánico: Pouteria campechiana
Familia: Sapotaceae
Variedades recomendables: Fairchild #1, Oro, Trompo, Bruce
Acerca de la fruta: La fruta es un color amarillo anaranjado brillante por fuera y por dentro
02/27/2023
Un Vistazo a la Fruta Tropical – Mango
Por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane
Nombre común: Mango
Nombre botánico: Mangifera indica
Familia: Anacardiacae
Variedades recomendables: Angie, Orange Sherbet, Glenn, Nam Doc Mai, Rosigold y más
Acerca de la fruta: El mango ha sido llamado el rey de las frutas
02/23/2023
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
SoFlo 4-H Tailgate Competition
Are you ready to become a grill master? Join Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Seminole Tribe 4-H for the inaugural SoFlo 4-H Tailgate Competition!
The purpose of this contest is to teach youth the art of preparing beef, pork, poultry, and seafood in an outdoor setting. So, do you think you have what it takes? This event will be held on two dates, March 21st and May 6th, 2023 at
02/17/2023
