The next meeting of the 4-H Animal Science Task Force has not yet been set. To access Agendas and prior meeting Minutes, see below. The next meeting of the 4-H Animal Science Task Force has been scheduled for Thursday April 12, 2012, at 5:00 pm at the Escambia County Extension Office Auditorium, 3740 Stefani Road. The first meeting of …
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Bark Lice
Bark lice are small insects that we often see in clusters on the trunks and branches of trees. When disturbed, they tend to move as a group and have therefore earned the name ‘tree cattle’. These bark lice feed on molds and spores found on the bark of trees. There is no management needed.
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Voting Results: 21 votes are YES – 16 votes are NO
The Escambia County 4-H County Council will vote Monday April 23rd on the sale of the Langley Bell 4-H Center. The ballot will be YES or NO.
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The 4th Annual Florida Small Farms & Alternative Enterprises Conference: JULY 27-29, 2012
The University of Florida’s (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Focus Team are pleased to announce that the fourth annual Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference will be held in Kissimmee, Florida July 27-29. The goal of the annual Florida Small Farms …
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Exciting Eggs – Play It Safe with Eggs
To avoid the possibility of foodborne illness, fresh eggs must be handled carefully. Even eggs with clean, uncracked shells may occasionally contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause an intestinal infection. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to prevent this problem in eggs by requiring that egg producers obtain chicks that are …
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The Benefits of Berries
Red, blue, purple, frozen, fresh, dried…berries put a smile on your face. Berries are a sweet, tasty treat; they are beautiful to look at; and they’re good for you. Health benefits These little treats pack a nutritional punch. They are naturally low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Berries are a great source of dietary …
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Solitary Bees in Landscapes
The mining bees or adrenids are often seen in areas of landscapes that have little ground vegetation and loose soil. After mating, the female bee will excavate a very small tunnel in the ground that has several small cells attached to it. The bee collects pollen and nectar to add to the cell and then lays …
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Too Early to Fertilize Lawns
Although our weather has been warmer this winter, it is not time to fertilize lawns. Wait until at least April to apply lawn fertilizer so the grass has plenty of time to completely green up on its own. If you had summer weed problems last year, consider the application of an appropriate herbicide at this time. Do not use weed …
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Encourage Wildlife to Visit
Even though Escambia County winters can be mild, wildlife still have to find food when the cold winds blow. More…
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Can One Volunteer Make a Difference?
Volunteer retention is a picture of the total success of the 4-H program in Escambia County with… More…
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