We are very excited to celebrate the unique flavor and heritage of the Datil Pepper and the hardworking St. Johns County growers who are keeping this tradition alive. Check out our interview with Mr. Jack Blocker of Joe’s Ranch and Datil Pepper Farm, where he shares the passion, challenges, and pride behind growing St. Augustine’s famous hot pepper. At UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County, we are proud to support our farmers with research, education, and resources to keep Datil peppers thriving fo

Broccoli and other cruciferous veggies contain sulforaphane that supports detox, calms inflammation, and may help your body target abnormal cells. Learn how to build a cancer-smart plate at our free online session: Cooking for a Lifetime of Cancer Prevention: Breast Cancer on Zoom, Thu, Oct 2, 12–1 pm EDT. We’ll walk through American Cancer Society guidelines and where to find free/low-cost screenings if you’re uninsured. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-for-a-lifetime-of-cancer-pr

Eulophia graminea (Chinese crown orchid): pretty but invasive. First found in Miami mulch in 2007, it’s now Category II and can displace native plants—if you spot it in your yard, dig it up and bag-and-trash or destroy; don’t compost. Stay tuned for more horticulture tips from UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County. #UFIFAS #HillsboroughCounty #InvasiveSpecies #EulophiaGraminea #FloridaGardening | UF IFAS Extension Hillsborough County

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Internship Program - Nature Coast Biological Station

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