UF/IFAS Extension
Polk County
UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners.
Contact
polk@ifas.ufl.edu
(863) 519-1041
1702 Highway 17 South
Bartow, FL 33830
New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Creating Wildlife Havens”
You’ve probably heard that habitat destruction is a common cause of population declines for many wildlife species. It’s critical for us to do what we can in our yards, neighborhoods and communities to help support wildlife by providing food, water, shelter and space
02/20/2023
New Episode from Naturally Florida, The Truth About Iconic Florida
When people think of Florida or visiting the sights, what do they think of?
For most people, it’s some combination of alligators, flamingos, manatees, and sea turtles with a sprinkling of Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, and the beaches.
This episode explores the truth about iconic Florida
03/21/2023
What's Going on in Florida
Backpacking 101 – A New Offering from UF/IFAS Polk Extension
Have you ever wanted to try backpacking?
Backpacking is a form of hiking where the hikers carry all the things needed for camping on their backs. This usually includes tents, cooking supplies, food, water, and clothes
05/02/2023
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
Happy Birthday! The Master Gardener Volunteer Program Turns 50!
This year, the Master Gardener Volunteer program celebrates its fiftieth year. Programs across the United States (and beyond) are recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments the program has made in so many communities
03/20/2023
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Five Ways to Know You are a FFL Follower!
Join us in celebrating 30 years of Florida-Florida Friendly Landscaping™ this blog series. Since 1993, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ has served as the state of Florida’s premier Extension program that promotes sustainable alternatives to “conventional” landscaping, providing guidance on low impact, environmentally friendly, science-based landscape practices
03/13/2023
Marketing Cull Cows
Many cattle operations are marketing their calves and preg checking for next years calf crop at this time of year. Now is a good time to really focus on managing cull cows
03/09/2023
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Five Steps to Become a Florida-Friendly Landscaper
Join us in celebrating 30 years of Florida-Florida Friendly Landscaping™ this blog series. Since 1993, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ has served as the state of Florida’s premier Extension program that promotes sustainable alternatives to “conventional” landscaping, providing guidance on low impact, environmentally friendly, science-based landscape practices
03/06/2023
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