June 2013 Newsletter_Okaloosa Read about healthy and safe shopping tips in the June issue of “Family Nutrition in Action.” You’ll also find information on garden fresh eggplant–how to use, store plus a recipe for Eggplant Parmesan! Enjoy!
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Webinars for May
Join us for our May Webinars! You can participate from home, work or mobile device! Just click the registration link and you will be sent the log-in instructions. It’s quick, easy, and FREE! Annuities 101 This free one-hour webinar will be May 16, 11:30-12:30. Are you making decisions about retirement money and options? Many people …
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How to Grow a North Florida Lawn Presentation
Growing a lawn in North Florida can be frustrating. With time, most people discover this. Our climate, sandy soils and pest problems are unique compared to most areas of the United States. You don’t have to play a guessing game in maintaining a Florida lawn. I will discuss “Lawn Care in Northwest Florida” for the …
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Master Gardener Native Plant Sale
The Okaloosa County Master Gardeners will hold a Plant Sale featuring native plants. The Native Plant Sale will take place Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach. Florida has the greatest wealth of native plants for use in the home landscape as compared to …
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Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference
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The 5th Annual Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference promises to inform and inspire agricultural innovators. Join us August 2-4 in Kissimmee, Florida for farm tours, a trade show, networking opportunities, live animal exhibits, hands-on workshops, and delicious locally-grown food! Don’t miss this chance to learn more about farming as well as alternative enterprises …
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2013 How to Grow Tomatoes in Florida Seminar
If you’ve experienced difficulties in growing tomatoes in Florida, you’re not alone. If you plan to grow tomatoes this year, you may want to attend the How to Grow Tomatoes in Florida seminar offered by the University of Florida Extension Service. The seminar will be held Thursday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at …
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It’s Not too Late! Sign up for Saves Challenge
It’s America Saves/Okaloosa Saves Week! Have your set your financial goal? That is the first step towards financial security! Set your goal and become a Saver at Okaloosa Saves Then be part of the America Saves Challenge! Register for the challenge by Saturday, March 2nd! For more info, see Financial Challenge.
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Learn how to maintain a Florida lawn
Growing a lawn in Northwest Florida can be frustrating. With time, most people discover this. To help reduce the frustration, University of Florida Extension Agents from across the Panhandle designed a series of classes to teach homeowners how to maintain a Florida lawn. The classes will be offered by interactive video at the Okaloosa County …
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Okaloosa Sprayer Rodeo 2013
Let us help you calibrate and adjust your sprayer so that you are ready to tackle the season! Bring your sprayer, backpack to large sprayer rig! Or just come and participate! March 11 at Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, March 13 at Marshall Farms, Baker 8:00am Welcome, Jennifer Bearden, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Okaloosa County 8:10am How to your …
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Volunteers Needed
PLANTING DATE RESCHEDULE If you have some time to spare we could use your help. The retention area at our new office needs a repair. Hundreds of plants need to be replanted. We are working on Wednesday, March 27. For more info: Volunteer Retention Area
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