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Join us this month as county extension agents speak with Michelle Miller, who is better known as Farm Babe, as they discuss common agricultural myths. Farm Babe is a social media influencer who uses her platform to educate the public regarding agriculture and science. *Editor's Note* FDA approved a bST product in 1993 with the brand name “Posilac™” (sometribove zinc suspension) after determining that its use would be safe and effective. Posilac™ is approved for over-the-counter use in dairy cows starting at around 2 months after the cow has a calf until the end of the lactation period. Farm Babe, Facebook YouTube: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: Online Directory Follow us on your favorite podcast platform!!! Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

Creating the future sustainable landscape of Florida starts with good design. Sustainable landscape design creates aesthetically pleasing landscapes but also addresses social well-being, physical well-being, and general connection to nature. Join us today as we talk with one of my favorite people - Dr. Gail Hansen. Dr. Hansen is the statewide extension specialist in sustainable landscape design. During our discussion today, you'll learn about her research and the role of sustainable landscape design in Florida.  YouTube: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: Online Directory Follow us on your favorite podcast platform!!! Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

The Master Gardener Volunteer program started in Olympia, Washington. But did you know Florida's Master Gardener Volunteer Program originated from a conversation on a riverboat in Louisiana? Join us this month as we speak with Wendy Wilber, the statewide coordinator for Florida's Master Gardener Volunteer Program. During our time together we discussed the mission and vision of the statewide volunteer program. We also spent time highlighting the program's tremendous value to all Floridians. To learn more information about the statewide program click here. If you're interested in learning more about your county program or becoming a volunteer, reach out to your county coordinator. YouTube: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: Online Directory Follow us on your favorite podcast platform!!! Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

It's that time of year! If you look closely, you'll notice towards the end of the month school buses and trucks filled with watermelon driving through the county, on their way to market. Watermelons are a major agricultural commodity in Florida and Alachua County. Tune in with us as we speak with Dr. Tatiana Sanchez the commercial horticulture agent with UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County. She works with many of our watermelon growers throughout the region and talks about the dedication from the growers and workers to get watermelons to market. Also - you'll get to learn about the most important tool for sap testing...a garlic press. YouTube: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: Online Directory Follow us on your favorite podcast platform!!! Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

When someone thinks about Florida they think of citrus. Citrus is one of Florida's largest industries. One of the biggest concerns we have is Citrus Greening, but the groundbreaking research and new understandings had changed our perspective. Thanks to science, we now know that the citrus industry is here to stay. Join us on this podcast episode as we speak with retired UF/IFAS Extension Agent, Dr. Juanita Popenoe, to learn about citrus, citrus management, and the history of Florida's citrus industry. YouTube: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: Online Directory Follow us on your favorite podcast platform!!! Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

Wilmot Gardens is a small, but vibrant corner on the University of Florida's campus that is filled with a booming collection of colorful camellias. Within the garden's greenhouse, there are thousands of newly propagated plants with a giant banner overhead that states, "Therapeutic Horticulture: Helping People Live Better Lives." Join us on this episode of Extension Cord as we discuss the research and therapeutic horticulture programs happening in the heart of UF's campus at Wilmot Botanical Gardens. Wilmot Botanical Gardens Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: Online Directory Follow us on your favorite podcast platform!!! Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 Extension Alachua County, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402 Follow us on your favorite podcast platform!!! Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 plant pathogens we may experience. Resources UF/IFAS Plant Diagnostics Center UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Alachua County's Florida-Friendly Landscaping Home Page Be on the Lookout for Bacterial Leaf Streak If you would like to reach out to any of the agents at UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402 Follow us on your favorite podcast platform!!! Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 Biodiversity  Attracting Bees to Your Florida Landscape Butterfly Gardening in Florida If you would like to reach out to any of the agents at UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402   Follow us on your favorite podcast platform!!! Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music)  Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.  Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg  Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd  http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube  http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd  http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h  http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG  http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 Webpage: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/    The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Handbook: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_2015_web.pdf The FFL Plant Selection Guide: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FYN_Plant_Selection_Guide_2015.pdf    If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402   Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music)  Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.  Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg  Music by LiQWYD: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd  http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube  http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd  http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h  http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG  http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 Florida's water resources. Watch a recording of this podcast and other  YouTube channel RESOURCES Florida's Water Resources Alachua County's Water Resources Page Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: Online Directory Music Credit:  Summer Night by LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 and webinar on our YouTube channel RESOURCES CDC Complete Care Plan Form:   https://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/... UF/IFAS EDIS Documents on Preparing for a Hurricane: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_hurri... Safe Handling of Food and Water in a Hurricane or Related Disaster: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FS... Preparing and Storing an Emergency Safe Drinking Water Supply: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/SS... Hurricanes and the Resilient Landscape:  https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/treesandhur... Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: https://directory.ifas.ufl.edu/search... Music Credit:  Summer Night by LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 Resources Nature Coast Biological Station: https://ncbs.ifas.ufl.edu/  Nature Coast Biological Station Blog: http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ncbs/  Horseshoe Crab Project:  https://ncbs.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/florida-horseshoe-crab-watch/  Lone Cabbage Reef: https://wec.ifas.ufl.edu/oysterproject/   Follow Us Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners   If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: https://directory.ifas.ufl.edu/search...   Music Credit:  Summer Night by LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 Dr. Taylor Clem as he speaks with Dr. Basil Iannone and UF/IFAS Extension Lake County's Brooke Moffis about their study on multi-species lawn alternatives.  More Information: Dr. Iannone's Lab Page  UF/IFAS Extension Lake County The Discovery Gardens Follow Us: YouTube: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: https://directory.ifas.ufl.edu/searchdir?pageID=7&UnitCode=A11&Display=Standard&m=0 Music Credit: Summer Night by LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 Landscaping Program My Yard, Our Water: Turf SWAP Program Page Follow Us: YouTube: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: https://directory.ifas.ufl.edu/searchdir?pageID=7&UnitCode=A11&Display=Standard&m=0 Music Credit: Summer Night by LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 Vegetable Gardening Guide  Introduction to Soil Solarization Cover Crops and Green Manure for Your Garden Follow Us: YouTube: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Facebook: UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: https://directory.ifas.ufl.edu/searchdir?pageID=7&UnitCode=A11&Display=Standard&m=0 Music Credit: Summer Night by LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 and Tatiana is the Commercial Horticulture Agent. UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Agriculture and Natural Resources: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/agriculture--natural-resources/ Commercial Horticulture: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/commercial-horticulture/ If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: https://directory.ifas.ufl.edu/searchdir?pageID=7&UnitCode=A11&Display=Standard&m=0 Music Credit: Summer Night by LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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, the county' Family and Consumer Science Agent and our wonderful 4-H Team, Amanda Pittman and Mary Lee Sale. UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Livestock: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/livestock/ Family & Consumer Sciences: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/family--consumer-sciences/ 4-H: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/4-h/ If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402: https://directory.ifas.ufl.edu/searchdir?pageID=7&UnitCode=A11&Display=Standard&m=0 Music Credit: Summer Night by LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

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 any questions, feel free to reach out to UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County. If you would like to reach out to Martha Maddox with any questions about food safety, you may email her at mmaddox@ufl.edu. Music Credit: Summer Night by LiQWYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message

On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Oranges. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/News/Article/Pages/Oranges-are-the-April-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extensioncord/message