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How to Maintain Atala Butterflies in Your Garden Year-Round, Third Blog
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Broward County Extension Celebrates 110th Extension Anniversary & Continues to Address Local Needs by Accessing State and National Resources
Brenda Marty-JimenezMay 8th, 2024Broward County joins the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) as we celebrate its 110th anniversary. The Extension Service has its historical roots in the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. Extension’s role is to supply research-based educational solutions to local issues and problems. We have access to relevant information through our state […]
Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu and its potential impact on Florida Livestock
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