UF IFAS Extension St Johns County

Community Butterflyscaping: Discover how to transform community landscapes into thriving pollinator habitats.

The St Johns County Small Farm Start-Up School toured our local olive grower Olive Land Farms! There they got to taste different varieties of pure extra virgin olive oil and learn about Florida olive farming. This farm is exploring how olives can be used as an alternative crop. Thanks, Mr. Santos for hosting us and sharing his knowledge with our class. You can find out more about Olive Land Farm on their page: www.facebook.com/olivelandfarm

Our office will be closed today for Juneteenth and will resume our normal hours Monday the 22nd at 8:30 AM. We hope you have a great weekend!

Our Agricultural Agent Dr. Ramjattan and Assistant Hayden, through their hydroponics garden have produced some wonderful flowers and a variety of peppers grown from All-American Select seeds. These were proudly raised without any use of pesticides and were organically grown, showcasing to community members alternative ways of healthy growing.

A transformative $9.5 million estate gift to the University of Florida will help advance research and outreach to protect livestock from pests and disease.

The newly established Carrie W. Earls Mosquito and Pest Eradication in Beef Cattle Fund will support work across UF/IFAS and the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, helping researchers develop new strategies to manage mosquitoes, biting flies, and other pests that impact cattle health and productivity.

The gift, made through the estate of Irene and Walter Earls, will support research, education, and Extension efforts that benefit Florida’s livestock producers while helping UF respond to emerging threats such as the New World screwworm.

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Congratulations to our Master Gardener Volunteer Class of 2026! We are proud to have 25 new faces work together with our seasoned volunteers to continue to serve our St Johns County community.

It's the first day of Hurricane Season. Make sure you know the difference between a watch and a warning.

Learn more about this important weather safety terminology from our friends at the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) ➡️ bit.ly/4jZDt2P.

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Drought doesn’t have to mean a dead lawn. 🌱
UF/IFAS research shows that simple maintenance adjustments, like raising mower height, watering deeply but infrequently, and improving soil health can dramatically increase your lawn’s drought tolerance.
Florida‑Friendly lawns focus on resilience, not perfection. A slightly dormant lawn during dry periods is normal and recoverable. With the right care, turf can survive drought while conserving water and reducing stress.

We will be closed on the 25th for Memorial Day. We will resume our normal hours on the 26th at 8:30 AM.
We hope you have a great weekend!