
Effective Bat Houses for Florida

Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Feral Swine

Urban Soils in Tampa: Key Physical and Chemical Properties in an Urban and Urbanizing Watershed

Florida-Friendly Plants for Stormwater Pond Shorelines
Call for Candidates Reopened! April 11 Deadline

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Governor and Cabinet Approve Protection of Agricultural Lands

All Hands On Deck to Save Florida Oranges

Bird-Friendly Plants

Who Made That Hole?

Observe Pesticide Safety Education Month: Essential tips for safe household pesticide use

Scientists Study Breeding of Pet Fish to Help Protect Reefs, Fuel Florida’s Economy

Citizen Science and Why it Matters, UF/IFAS Experts Explain

FDACS Seeks Nominations for 2025 Woman of the Year in Ag and Ag Environmental Leadership Awards

Time to Prepare for Spring Gardening in Central Florida

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces $2 Million Available for Second Phase of Florida’s Future Forests Program

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights 2025 Florida Farm Bill, Proposal to Prohibit Fluoride and Any Other Medical Additives in Public Water Supply

Shepherds of Polk City

One Sweet Season

Aquaculture is Agriculture: USDA’s Role in Supporting Farmers of Fish and Shellfish
Get The Dirt: Winter Landscape Maintenance Getting Past The Winter Blues
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Aquaculture

Florida Friendly Angler course is now live! FREE Course!

Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant

Marine Fisheries & Shellfish Aquaculture

Plant Phenome: AI Accelerating Variety Breeding

Start up Guide for UAV's

Weather Can Change in an Instant: Severe Weather Awareness Week

Why We Burn: 5 Facts about Prescribed Fire in Hillsborough County

Updates to the BMP Cost Share Program Could Help Growers

Asbestos and Natural Disasters Guide

“The Coolest Mammals on Earth”

2025 Prescribed Fire Fest

Nominations Sought for Hillsborough Environmental Champion

Meet the 2025 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees

Elevate Florida: FDEM's Residential Mitigation Program

Calling Hillsborough County Students to Enter Water Conservation Poster Contest

Go green by recycling unwanted electronics

Intermittent Irrigation Can Save Strawberry Growers Water While Maintaining Yield

Requirements Eased for Hurricane Aid

How the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence Is Already Changing the Face of Florida Agriculture

How to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree

Hello Hillsborough: Holiday Recycling with Danny, Sustainability Expert with Solid Waste

FL Dept of Emergency Management - FL First Statewide Residental Mitigation Program

Farm Recovery Center - Dec 9 Polk County

FEMA Extends Application Deadline for Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida

Residental Mitigation.. Grant Funding?

Multiple Farm Recovery Centers to be Held in December 2024

Sales Tax Exemptions for Ranchers

Hurricane Relief Resources for Farmers and Growers

‘Cutting-Edge Science’ From Extension Helps Farmer Preserve Water

South Florida Farmer Named Farmer of the Year

Florida Strawberry Growers Aided by New Varieties

Trees for Troops Dec 6, 2024

Hurricane Helene Damage Estimates Released by UF/IFAS

Call for Candidates! Deadline Dec 12, 2024

County to Collect Storm Debris from Gated Communities

Hillsborough County Hiking Spree Start Delayed to Dec. 1

Residents Can Request Waterway Debris Removal In Hillsborough County

Water Management District Rescinds Water Shortage Order

Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Hosts Successful Series Of Community Cleanups

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2025 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees

Combat Diseases Appearing in Groves After the Hurricane

Dental Care Is Key to Keeping Your Horse Healthy

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County’s Annual Peanut Butter Challenge

Public Meeting: FL Dept of Environmental Protection: Alafia River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP)

Hillsborough County Debris Collection Sites Changing Hours After Daylight Saving Time

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay And Navy Federal Credit Union Join Forces To Celebrate Veterans Day

Get The Dirt: Resources Available To Hillsborough County Residents

Pumpkins with a Purpose

Now Hiring!

A Message from our Executive Director

Piney Point Update – Oct. 25, 2024

Is Pongamia Possible?

NRCS & FSA Cost-Share Hurricane Assistance Available

Hillsborough Flood Detention Area Continuing to Fill with Floodwaters

Hillsborough Residents Now Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

Urgent Resources Available to Those Impacted by Hurricane Milton

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Launches Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Milton

Florida Ag Expo Canceled

Hurricane Helene/Milton Recovery Resources

Hillsborough Conservation District Releases draft of 2025 Strategic Plan & Performance Standards, Measures and Goals

USDA Launches Assistance Network to Support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers

USDA Announces 2024 Wool and Mohair Marketing Assistance Loan Rates

USDA Offers $58 Million in Available Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers

SWFWMD Post Storm Photo of Standing Water

FWC Announces Payment for Ecosystem Services

Potato Vine Beetles Are Out & About

Dealing with Iron and Other Micro-Irrigation Plugging Problems

Water Protection Projects Eligible For Grants

Conservation District Undergoing Rejuvenation to Better Meet Agriculture's Contemporary Challenges, Needs and Opportunities

Disaster Relief
Call for Candidates, Board of Supervisors, Hillsborough Soil & Water Conservation District Seat 5

Operation Outdoor Freedom
Call for Candidates, Board of Supervisors, Hillsborough Soil & Water Conservation District Seat 3

The Hillsborough River Coastal Clean Up is September 21, 2024!

Social and Community Benefits and Limitations of Urban Agriculture

Watersheds—Functions and Management

Plant-Based Milks: Cashew

UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Recommendation Series: Carrot

Jane Goodall Headlines Weekend Of Environmental Action For Tampa Bay

Florida Birding And Nature Festival Set For October

Get The Dirt: It’s A Good Time To Create A Rain Garden

“Push-pull” Technology and Companion Planting: A Dual Strategy for Insect Pest Management in High Tunnel Vegetable Production and Organic Systems
USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience and Profitability for Agricultural Producers

Current Aquaculture of the Eastern Oyster Crassostrea virginica and Its Potential for Innovative Technology in Florida

Mangroves and Manatees: Tampa Electric in the Community

Farms and Ranches Required to File Ownership Information with U.S. Treasury

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program

UF scientists use AI algorithm to improve strawberry disease detection
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Weathering the Storm
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Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson Launches Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Debby

Why Hillsborough County Loves Family Farms

Hillsborough County Celebrates Water Quality Month: Ensuring Safe and Reliable Tap Water for All

Residents Warned to Beware of Fraud, Scams in Debby’s Wake

Water Quality Concerns

Don't Flush It!

Toilet Rebate Program

Apply to Adopt-A-Pond

Florida Python Challenge 2024
Florida Women Landowners Association

Water Use Restrictions Enforcement Program

The Unnatural History of Invasive Species in the Florida Keys: Paradise Threatened but not Lost

Analyzing the Price Gap between Steers and Bulls in Florida: The Effect of Price Slides on the Value of Additional Pounds

Florida drone camp inspires 4-H teens into agtech careers

UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods

Biden-Harris Administration announces $190M grant opportunity for payment programs that help private forest landowners address climate change

Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials laser weeding, battles pests

Paper Mulch a Viable Option Against Nutsedge

Nuseed Carinata Covers New Ground

Chitwood-Brown Discusses Machine Harvesting of Tomatoes

Annual Citrus Recap: Is the Worst Over?

As Noble Ag Nears Its Centennial, Technology Keeps It Competitive

Florida’s Climate Makes It a Watermelon Heavyweight

Grafted Watermelon Plants Costly But Effective Against Fusarium Wilt Disease

Enjoy Fall Color Florida Style

UF/IFAS Scientists Studying Whether Cover Crops, Compost Can Increase Tomato Efficiency

Final Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule Published

Backyard Titan 10 Obstacle Race Comes To Dover

Water Restrictions Extended in Tampa

Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Frogs

Reclaimed Water Might Be An Option For More Homes And Businesses

Florida Tree Farm Program

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Marjoram

Sweaty cattle may boost food security in a warming world

Governor DeSantis and Florida Legislature for Funding Critical Investments in Florida Agriculture, Natural Resources, Consumers

Parched Plants: Planting for Drought Tolerance

Harvesting Health: Medicinal Plants for the Central Florida Garden

World Environment Day: June 5

Florida Sea Grant Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 FSG-Guy Harvey Fellowship Cohort

Florida Farm Pests: Thrips

Get The Dirt: Hurricane Season Is Heading Our Way

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

UF/IFAS checklist to prepare for a busy hurricane season

HSWCD Office Grand Opening!!!

Hurricane Season begins June 1

AN INTRODUCTION TO USGS TOPO MAPS

ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES: INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND ENERGY

HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD SUBSTANCES: ALTERNATIVES THAT ARE RELATIVELY FREE OF TOXIC EFFECTS

Reclaimed Water Temporarily Not Available For An Area Of South Hillsborough County Water Customers

Local Teachers Dive Deep Into Ocean Conservation Education Through New Training

Get The Dirt: Horticulture Educational Opportunities

Hillsborough County Staff Shows Local Science Teachers the Unseen Water Cycle

During Hurricane Preparedness Week, Hillsborough County encourages residents to take ACTION!

Prescribed Burn Associations

Hillsborough County's Public Service Day Highlights the Work of Public Works and Water Resources
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Clams for Clean Water Initiative Launches to Restore Old Tampa Bay

The Ultimate Guide on Water Conservation: How To Save Every Drop

Announcement from HSWCD Board

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture

Get The Dirt: The Lazy Gardener

10 Tips to Save Water for Water Conservation Month

Ask IFAS April 2024

Dry Conditions and Maintance Warrart Conserving Water

Springs: Your Questions Answered

Get The Dirt: Gift Ideas for Gardeners
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Natural Resources University Podcasts
March 2024

Greenbelt: Ag Property Tax Assessment Feb 2024
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