Extension Cord

UF/IFAS Extension works with many community partners. One of these partners, Working Food, which is a local non-profit in Alachua County that works with the community to raise awareness of our food systems and food security. Join us as we talk with Melissa DeSa, Working Food's Community Programs Director and "Seed"EO. Working Food If you would like to reach out to any of the agents at UF/IFAS Exte...

Have you ever been concerned about plant pathogens or dealt with plant pathogens?  Join us this month as we speak with Dr. Kevin Korus with UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County all about plant pathogens and learn about the resources from UF/IFAS Extension. His background in plant pathology and experiences in the field gives a great perspective regarding how we can prepare ourselves to deal with p...

Join Dr. Taylor Clem as he speaks with his guest speak Dr. Jaret Daniels. He is a Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida and Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity. During our discussion, we'll talk about Dr. Jaret's research and the important role of pollinators.   Resources:   McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and B...

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program is Florida's nine-principle program that emphasizes landscape best-management practices for the promotion and protection of Florida's vital natural resources. Join Dr. Taylor Clem, Claire Lewis, and Tom Wichman as they discuss the FFL program, its impacts, and the future of the FFL program.   Resources:  The Florida Friendly Landscaping Program We...

Florida's water resources are vital for Florida's environmental and economic future. Many programs related to Extension are directly linked to improving and protecting Florida's water resources. Join us in this new episode of Extension Cord as we meet with Stacie Greco, the Water Resources Program Manager with Alachua County's Department of Environmental Protection Department, as we discuss Florid...

Not only are we in the midst of a pandemic but we need to start preparing for the 2020 hurricane season, which is predicted to be above average this year. Please join us as UF/IFAS Extension Agents, Taylor Clem, Martha Maddox, and Amanda Pittman discuss hurricane preparedness in your home. Topics will include safety, important documents, animals, and landscapes. Watch a recording of the podcast an...

Florida's water resources are all linked together. The streams, creeks, and springs converge and influence our coastal ecosystems. Join us as we speak with Dr. Savanna Barry with the UF/IFAS Extension's Nature Coast Biological Station in Ceder Key, Florida to learn about different research and the important role of salt and freshwater play for a healthy coastal ecosystem!   Additional Resourc...

Let's mix it up a bit and think about our lawns. When we think about lawns, we think of turfgrass, which is the largest irrigated crop in the United States. But our lawns can be so much more! Lawns can offer greater plant diversity that can support different pollinators and serve a greater ecological function. So let's mix it up a bit and think about fun new ways we can think about our lawns. Join...

Water is incredibly important to all Floridians and the environment. Join extension agents Taylor Clem and Tatiana Sanchez as they speak with Alachua County Environmental Protection Department's Hollie Greer as they discuss water issues, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program, and the county's Turf SWAP Rebate program!  Resources: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County The Florida-Friendly Landsc...

Alachua County's hot and humid summers may make vegetable gardening seem like an impossible task. Join Dr. Taylor Clem and Master Gardener Volunteer Scott Schuppie as they socially-distance themselves and discuss summer vegetable gardening. Topics include plant selection, green manures, nematode management, and a couple of other topics.  Resources: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Florida Veg...

UF/IFAS Extension is sometimes referred to as Florida's best-kept secret. Although we don't want to be a secret, our programs benefit every Floridian. Join us on this podcast episode as we meet UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County's different extension agents. In Part I of the episode we speak with Dr. Cindy Sanders the county's extension director and livestock agent. We also speak with Martha Maddox,...

UF/IFAS Extension is sometimes referred to as Florida's best-kept secret. Although we don't want to be a secret, our programs benefit every Floridian. Join us on this podcast episode as we meet UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County's different extension agents. In Part II of the episode, we speak with Dr. Kevin Korus and Dr. Tatiana Sanchez. Kevin is the county's Agriculture and Natural Resources agent...

During a time of heightened anxiety related to COVID-19, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County's Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Martha Maddox called into to Extension Cord to discuss food safety. As we visit the grocery store and practice social distancing, Martha wants us to be prepared and knowledgable as we select, store, and prepare our food.  We're all in this together, but if you have a...

Join me, Dr. Taylor Clem and other extension agents with UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, as we discuss special topics by speaking with Master Gardener Volunteers, researchers, specialists, and community members who are contributing wonderful impacts to our community. Whether you are interested in horticulture, agriculture, water, or food, plug into our monthly podcast to discover new ideas, new...