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EPAFExtension Professional Associations of Florida2021 Professional ImprovementandAdministrative ConferenceMicrosoft TEAMS September 14-16, 2021Thirty-Fifth Annual ProceedingsEpsilon Sigma Phi - Alpha Delta ChapterFlorida Association of County Agricultural AgentsFlorida Association of Extension 4-H AgentsFlorida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science sFlorida Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals1
Extension Professional Associations of FloridaRiding the Waves of ChangeMicrosoft Teams Virtual Conference35th PROCEEDINGS OF ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATIONSWednesday, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.EPAF Oral Presentations CommitteeNicole Walker UF/IFAS Extension Polk CountyMelinda Souers, UF/IFAS Extension Orange CountyFACAA Abstracts ChairsDanielle Sprague and Caitlin BainumFANREP Abstracts ChairsMarnie Ward, David Outerbridge, and Taylor ClemFAE4-HA Abstracts ChairsJulia Kelly and Kimber SarverFEAFCS Abstracts ChairVirgilia ZabalaESP Abstracts ChairQingren WangEPAF Poster Presentations ChairKristie Popa, UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte CountyThe EPAF Board Offers Special Thanks To: Chairs and members of the ESP, FACAA, FAE4-HA, FEAFCS and FANREP abstract committees whoreviewed and selected presentationsAll county and state Extension faculty who submitted abstractsUF/IFAS Extension Administration, under the leadership of Senior Associate Dean Dr. Tom Obreza, forcontinued support of the EPAF ConferenceDewayne Hyatt, Systems Administrator IV, and Joe Gasper, Systems Administrator IV, UF/IFASInformation Technology, for making it possible to host the conference on Microsoft TEAMS2
Table of ContentsPageTopicOral Presentations Schedule-at-a-Glance4-7Agriculture and Horticulture Oral Presentations8-16Natural Resources and Outreach Oral Presentations17-26Youth Programming Oral Presentations27-35Health, Families, and Communities Oral Presentations36-44Educational Technology, Leadership, and Innovation OralPresentations45-53Poster Presentations-at-a-Glance54-55Poster Presentation Abstracts56-81Council of Presidents & EPAF Board of Directors82Visit the EPAF website at http://epaf.ifas.ufl.edu/ for Conference archives3
2021 EPAF Oral Presentation ScheduleWednesday, Agriculture andSeptember Horticulture15Sponsored byFACAA10:00 a.m.Natural Resourcesand OutreachSponsored byFANREPYouthProgrammingSponsored byFAE4-HAHealth, Families,and CommunitiesSponsored byFEAFCSEducationalTechnology,Leadership, andInnovationSponsored by ESPDemonstrating IPM Covering theStrategic Methods Demystifying2020 Virtualas an EffectiveBases:for ExtensionFlorida FoodSummerAlternative toDevelopment of Agents toRegulations forAdventures DayCalendar-BasedBasic Training for Maximize theFood Entrepreneurs Camp: BeautifulPest Management New Initiative One Impact of Your*J. Hagen, *N. Parks Invaders and*T. Clem, *T.Extension Agents County’sNative BeautiesSanchez*M. Wallau, *M. 4-H Animal Science*L. Cash, *M. WardBengeProgramming*A.Schortinghouse,*B. Estevez, *N.Simmons10:15 a.m.StatewideWater Resources New Club LeaderEvidence-Basedand HumanTraining SeriesZoysiagrassSociety: Educating *S. GhoshManagementFloridians AboutWorkshops Produce the Value of WaterEconomic andResourcesEnvironmental*F. He, *T.ImpactsBorisova*E. HarlowWe are All in ThisTogether: CrossCountyCollaboration toIncrease PhysicalActivity*L. Johnson,*J. Anderson,*V. Zabala,*W. Lynch,*A. Keene,*L. DuncanBeginning BetterImpact: LessonsLearned . . . NewMaster GardenerVolunteerManagementSoftware*W. Hobbs10:30 a.m.BeginnerBeekeeper’s ShortCourse: Hybridizinga Staple In- PersonProgram*C. DossinMushroom SeriesBegins: A FungusAmong Us in theSouthwest District*D. Outerbridge,*A. Vinson,*A. UbedaBuilding HealthLiteracy andPhysical ActivityThrough StoryWalk*A. WallauUsing Technologyto Enhance 4-HEducational FieldTrips*T. Binafif10:45 a.m.Food Systems:IntroducingAlternative Cropsto Local Markets*P. FletcherFlorida ShufflesEncouragingfrom Resilient Gulf Mindfulness inConference toYouth: A Florida 4Webinar SeriesH Summer*L. Carnahan,Adventures*A. Ubeda,Program*R. Collini*N. Crawson,*J. Emerson, *D.Gonzalez, *H.Janney, *W. Lynch,*B. Yancy, *A. LeoBuildingCommunityThrough InnovativePartnership andCounty WideProgramming:Health FirstMayor’s FitnessChallenge*A. KeeneEpsilon Sigma PhiGlobal Relations:FosteringConnectionsBetween LandGrant Institutionsand InternationalInitiatives*J. BhadhaWildlife OutdoorLeadership Focus(W.O.L.F.) DayCamp*R. Cowan,*J. Breslawski,*S. Dunning4
Wednesday, Agriculture andSeptember Horticulture15Sponsored byFACAANatural Resourcesand OutreachSponsored byFANREP11:00 a.m.Creating InnovativeEnvironmentalExperiences: ClayCounty 4-H NatureRetreat*C. Dossin, *A.Wallau, *S. ConnerCISMA InvasiveBug Clubs and BugGrass ID Workshop Hotels: First Gradefor Professionals in Students Learn thea Virtual Setting Value of*T. McIntyre, *M. PollinatorsPinkerton*M. Jackson11:15 a.m.Building 4-H YouthEngagementThrough a UniqueSTEAM SummerCamp*L. HarlowAssessing theStatus ofDiamondbackTerrapins in theFlorida PanhandleUtilizing CitizenScientists*R. O’Connor, *R.Bodrey11:30 a.m.ConnectingProducers Virtuallyto ResearchersThrough the 2021Panhandle RowCrops UpdateSeries*J. Bearden, *L.Johnson, *E. Carter,*D. SpragueFarm TourFacilitates Changein ConsumerPurchasingBehaviors*K. Taylor, *L.Hamilton,*K. Stauderman, *L.CashEdible Ornamental 2020 VirtualLandscaping: ASummerMulti-MethodAdventures DayTeaching Approach Camp: Having Sewof the FloridaMuch FunFriendly*L. Cash, *P.LandscapingDaniel,Principles*H. Janney*A. Marek, *M.BaileyBack to Nature:4-H MailboxVirtual ClassProgramEncourages*J. Cooper, *C.Residents to Visit SandersLocal Parks*K. Stump11:45 a.m.YouthProgrammingSponsored byFAE4-HABecomingButterflies: A 4-HMetamorphosisProject*G. Carter, *K.HauptHealth, Families,and CommunitiesSponsored byFEAFCSEducationalTechnology,Leadership, andInnovationSponsored by ESPLiving WellSpreading CareWednesday:Through SocialMaintaining andMedia withGrowing a Virtual Superb TeamworkAudience During*H. Janney, *N.COVID-19Crawson,*J. Breslawski, *K. *P. Davis, *D.Zamojski, *M. Arick, Gonzalez,*J. McMillian*M. Jackson, *R.PientaAchieving Healthier County ExtensionLifestyle HabitsDirector Calendarthrough Virtual*J. Altum Cooper,Education*C. Sanders*S. BresinFinancial Educationfor LimitedResource Youth inRural Communities*K. Griffin, *B. KerrBuilding ProgramCapacity forUnder-ServedYouth*M. SouersEmbracingTechnology andCreating aSuccessful VirtualCooking School*M. Arick, *K.Zamojski,*J. Breslawski, *A.Hinkle,*M. Taylor, *V.Zabala,*J. McMillianDon’t Burn YourBridges!*H. Janney, *P.Tomlinson5
Wednesday,September 15Agriculture andHorticultureSponsored byFACAANatural Resources Youthand OutreachProgrammingSponsored bySponsored byFANREPFAE4-HAHealth, Families,and CommunitiesSponsored byFEAFCS12:30 p.m.Implementing aStatewide PeanutDiagnostic Surveyfor Florida*D. Broughton, *T. PittmanGrowingSustainably in2020 and Beyond:Policy MakersLearn aboutConservationStrategies*C. Snodgrass, *C.KirbyBeating BreakfastBarriers to GuideYouth to HealthyLiving*N. GuayCulinaryMedicine: APrescription forPrevention*A. Mullins12:45 p.m.Corn Video Seriesby UF/IFASExtension AgentsReplaces FieldDay in the Wakeof COVID-19*K. Korus, *K.WynnSustainability inUrban FoodProduction inBroward County*L. BravoFormal andPreschoolers andInformal Learning Their Familiesto SupportGetting HealthyNorthwest District and Active with4-H Volunteersthe Homestyles*J.P. Dillard, *H.C. ProgramKent,*L. Wiggins*B. Estevez1:00 p.m.BahiagrassEstablishment:With or WithoutBrowntop Millet*K. Taylor, *J.StricklandThe Life Aquaticwith UF/IFASFlorida MasterNaturalistProgram, a NewMarine HabitatRestorationCourse*S. KruegerAngler Club AddsVariety to RuralArea Sports*M. Jackson1:15 p.m.Using SoilMoisture Sensorsin Cover Crops toDetermine theEfficacy of UsingWinter Cover inNorthwesternFlorida*L. JohnsonUnchartedWaters: A MultiState Partnershipto AssessMangroveExpansion in theNorthern Gulf ofMexico*R. Bodrey, *R.O’ConnorEducationalTechnology,Leadership, andInnovationSponsored by ESPLive LandscapeUniversity VirtualCEU Series*H. Wooten, *M.Pinkerton, *B.MoffisOpen SpaceTechnologySparks Ideas,Collaboration,and Growth*S. Ellison, *D.Sale,*S. HensleyLet’s WalkAre You LinkedIn?Florida! Western Agent MeetsPanhandleExtensionCohort: AAudience onComparison ofPopularProgrammingProfessional AppDuring an*L. CarnahanEmerging and anEstablishedPandemic*J. Breslawski, *A.Hinkle,*G. Hinton, *D.Lee4-H Take-out:Growing ning in theWebinars:Person EventsHomeConnectingLive to SocialEnvironmentPrograms andMedia Platforms*B. Kerr, *M.People to Meet to Increase ReachJackson, *E.Needs and*K. WatersMoore, *A. Tharpe Improve HealthDuring the COVID19 Pandemic*A. Nikolai6
Wednesday,September 15Agriculture andHorticultureSponsored byFACAA1:30 p.m.SuccessfulCollaborationsBetween Agentsand Specialists toHold Virtual BeeCollege*J. Yarborough,*S. Willis,*A. Vu1:45 p.m.2:00 p.m.Natural Resources Youthand OutreachProgrammingSponsored bySponsored byFANREPFAE4-HAHealth, Families,and CommunitiesSponsored byFEAFCSEducationalTechnology,Leadership, andInnovationSponsored by ESPFlorida ExtensionAgents PerceivedLevel of Trustwith Their CountyExtension Director*E. Cash, *M.BengeLocal Partners asEssentialComponents of aSuccessfulMangroveTrimmerEducationProgram*A. Vinson, *A.J.Ubeda,*D. OuterbridgeUsing Traditional Introducing theProductionFlorida YouthMeetings toNaturalistPromote Pesticide ProgramSafety in North*S. Johnson, *S.FloridaHensley*K. Wynn, *J.Capasso, *K. KorusThe Rejuvenationof the UF/IFAS 4H Horticultureand JudgingContest*W. Wilber, * E.EubanksHousing inFlorida, A TeamApproach*L. Osgood, *L.HamiltonNature BikeExplorers*S. Hayes, *L.SappBuilding a Multi- Empowering theGenerationalResilientPoultry Project in Paraprofessionala Pandemic*A. Hinkle, *D.*P. Tomlinson, *H. Devries-Navarro,Janney*P. Bradford, *R.BidermanFarmer to Farmer Growing forNetworks: Needs Florida Forksand Opportunities *M. Ward, *B.J.*H. Wooten, *L. JarvisFelterYouth LeadershipNassau*T. Karsch, *S.WoodsCommercialKitchen FoodIncubator: AModel forBusiness Success*W. ElmoreEmpowerU:Advocacy TrainingProgram TeachesCommunicationand LeadershipSkills*S. Johnson*Denotes scheduled presenters. See full abstracts for names of all authors.7
Agriculture and HorticultureSponsored by FACAAVirtual Room Hosts: Danielle Sprague and Caitlin BainumDemonstrating IPM as An Effective Alternative to Calendar-Based Pest ManagementClem, T.*, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County and Sanchez, T.*, UF/IFAS Extension AlachuaCountyFollowing homeowner complaints about insecticide applications within a community, a localhomeowners association (HOA) contacted UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County aboutimplementing better insecticide management practices. Concluding multiple meetings betweenthe HOA, county extension agents, and the landscape and pest control companies, twoalternative pest management treatment strategies were proposed to reduce insecticide usewhile following UF/IFAS recommendations. Objective: To adopt integrated pest management(IPM) as the HOA’s basis for pest control, including cultural management, regular scouting, andproper insecticide applications. Methods: Four test plots (at neighborhood entrances) withsimilar environmental conditions were selected for this study. The treatments included twocontrol plots (calendar spray program), an alternative spray schedule (reduced sprayfrequency), and one IPM (no applications unless pest pressure observed). Initial soil samples,insect traps, weather, visual quality assessments, applicator scouting reports, and insecticidelogs were collected to compare different treatments. Results: After the first year of datacollection, little to no visual impacts could be seen across treatment areas and turfgrass healthdid not decline in the alternative treatments compared to the calendar-based plots. Based onthe number of insecticide applications avoided, the HOA realized they can reduce insecticideapplications by 66% without increasing the risk for major pest outbreaks. This represents a 66%economic savings without compromising the aesthetics of the common areas. Conclusion:Insecticide-use reduction helps to ease concerns regarding pesticide exposure in thecommunity while providing an economic benefit. Due to the observed success, the teamexpanded the study to include four additional test plots with different environmentalconditions.Statewide Evidence-Based Zoysiagrass Management Workshops Produce Economic andEnvironmental ImpactsHarlow, E.*, UF/IFAS Extension Columbia CountyIn 2016, turf management companies contacted the agent and turf specialist concerningmanagement struggles they were having with zoysiagrass. An in-depth, advanced educationprogram was created as a response. Objective: The Objective of the program were to increasemanager’s knowledge of zoysiagrass management, change practices to align with evidencebased recommendations, and increase their profitability of accounts. Methods: Twelvetrainings were provided across the state over three years (2016-2019). The training was taughtby the agent and two UF turfgrass specialists. A follow-up survey was sent one year after to8
measure behavior change and economic impact (2017-2020). The training covered severalaspects of management and heavily focused on cultural and nutrient management. It alsointroduced new research and concepts important for managing zoysiagrass. Results: Thefollow-up survey was sent using a computer-based software to 472 participants who providedemails. A response rate of 23.5% was achieved (111 of 472). Seventy-six percent ofrespondents indicated they made changes to their management program, citing reduced orbetter applications and more appropriate management practices (52 of 68). According toattendees, the evidence-based zoysiagrass management workshops provided a revenue increasebetween 1,000 and 50,000 per company. With costs of chemicals being reduced 250 to upto 10,000. Conclusion: This program demonstrates the success of a joint program betweenstate specialists and agents that addresses needs identified and driven by clientele. The resultsshow that Objective were achieved, and true impacts were realized.Beginner Beekeeper’s Short Course: Hybridizing a staple in-person programDossin, C., UF/IFAS Extension Clay CountyClay County Extension offers the Beginner Beekeeper’s Short Course in collaboration with theClay County Beekeeper’s Association. This popular program is well-known for offeringparticipants the opportunity to get hands-on experience working in honey bee hives. When wewent into widespread quarantine, the Beginner Beekeeper’s Short Course collaboratorsdecided to hybridize the program to provide valuable beekeeping education and continueworking toward course Objective despite the restraints faced by many individuals due toCOVID-19. Objective: Objective of The Beginner Beekeeper’s Short Course were for 75% ofparticipants to report knowledge gain of honey bees and beekeeping and for 50% ofparticipants to adopt beekeeping by the next year while practicing recommended hive andcolony management practices. Methods: Course collaborators adjusted modules to transitionto an online platform for live broadcast and developed a video to provide online participants avaluable experience looking inside bee hives with the guidance of Clay County beekeepers. Thecourse was delivered as a one-day workshop by the Clay County Agriculture Agent, experiencedbeekeepers, and the district apiary inspector to provide a variety of expertise and information.Results: A total of 59 individuals participated in the hybrid Beginner Beekeeper’s Short Coursein Fall of 2020 and Spring of 2021, including 11 virtual participants. 95% of participants reportedknowledge gain in beekeeping topics and 54% of participants reported beginning beekeeping in2021. Conclusion: The Beginner Beekeeper’s Short Course was successful in offering the coursein a hybrid format for the first time and saw positive feedback from virtual participants.Food Systems: Introducing Alternative Crops to Local MarketsFletcher, P., UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns CountyAlternative crops are an exciting new adventure for researchers and farmers. Surrounded bymulti-generational farms with a need to diversify, St. Johns County government providesfinancial support for projects that benefit the local agricultural community. However, one mustnot just grow but also have a market and plan for these new crops. Objective: Provide produce9
from alternative crops trials to local restaurants and markets, while enlightening the urbanaudience of Florida food systems. Methods: Utilizing the St. Augustine Amphitheater’s Farmer’sMarket and local chefs, artichokes and pumpkins were supplied to assess the quality andmarketability if available from local farmers. Instagram posts allowed us to engage interest withquizzes and showcase where our produce was being assessed. Results: 83 farmer’s marketvisitors were surveyed and selected their favorite artichoke variety (‘Green Queen’) byappearance. 100% (n 5) of chefs who cooked with Florida-grown artichokes reported good andconsistent flavor with a desire to acquire more produce. Small batches of pumpkins andartichoke flowers were trialed for retail marketability (n 6) with 100% of produce selling out inevery location. 100% of Instagrammers surveyed (n 42) said “yes” to wanting to buy locallyproduced artichoke flowers. Conclusion: While it is the grower’s responsibility to create theirbusiness model, it can be a challenge for new crops. These food system activities helped gaugethe interest of these crops from chefs and consumers, while promoting UF/IFAS researchthrough social media. Four farms plan on incorporating these crops into their rotation by 2022.Creating Innovative Environmental Experiences: Clay County 4-H Nature RetreatDossin, C.*, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County, Wallau, A.*, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County,Conner, S.*, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County, Olson, M., UF/IFAS Extension Clay County,Pierce, J., Clay County Parks and Recreation, and McCain, L., Camp Chowenwaw ParkYouth today spend more time indoors and have decreased knowledge of natural environments;combined with quarantine, youth were left at home disheartened in summer 2020. UF/IFASExtension Clay County partnered with Clay County Parks and Recreation to develop a virtual daycamp that took youth to nearby natural locations to connect with nature and learn about localecosystems. Objective: The 4-H Nature Retreat targeted youth ages 5 to 11 and their familieswith the objective to increase knowledge of local ecosystems and environmental literacy.Methods: A self-paced summer day camp composed of 6 different days was developed, eachhighlighting a different Clay County park and the surrounding natural environment. Google Siteswas used as the platform to provide educational content to guide participants through each ofthe 6 days. Extension and Parks and Recreation staff collaborated to develop videos, activities,and fact sheets to compose each lesson. Participants completed the online portion of eachlesson before heading to a Clay County park to put their new knowledge into action through anactivity. Results: A total of 16 youth and their families participated in the Nature Retreat. Postprogram surveys revealed that 80% of respondents increased their knowledge of ecosystemsand environmental topics. 100% of participants indicated that this was the first time theyvisited one or more of the parks highlighted by the camp. Conclusion: The Nature Retreat wassuccessful in getting participating families outside during lockdown to gain knowledge of localenvironments and ecosystems and build environmental literacy of youth.10
Building 4-H Youth Engagement Through a Unique STEAM Summer CampHarlow, L., UF/IFAS Extension Union CountyKeeping youth engaged in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM)concepts can sometimes be challenging. There has been a recent interest in blacksmithing andweaponsmithing, as evident by the success of TV shows such as Forged In Fire and Iron and Fire.As this industry trade utilizes STEAM concepts, the opportunity arose to integrate theagriculture agent’s knowledge in blacksmithing into a youth educational summer camp.Objective: The objective of this program is to increase youth knowledge and interest inagricultural and science areas through a unique STEAM concept-driven summer camp.Methods: In 2019, the agent partnered with the Northeast Chapter of Florida Artist BlacksmithAssociation (FABA) to develop and provide a blacksmithing 4-H youth summer camp. This campintroduced basic blacksmithing skills, including safety around the forge, using hammer skills toshape hot metal, and techniques for designing basic tools. The agent and two other FABAinstructors taught 8 youth how to use hammers to create s-hooks and decorative wall hangersto take home. Results: In a post-program survey, 100% of youth (n 8) indicated that theyincreased their knowledge of blacksmithing, and 100% of youth (n 8) indicated that if given thechance they would like to blacksmith again. Conclusion: By providing a unique and differentavenue for STEAM concepts, youth were actively engaged in a new STEAM topic. There wereseveral requests to continue this camp and it will be implemented again in the summer of 2021.Connecting Producers Virtually to Researchers through the 2021 Panhandle Row CropsUpdate SeriesBearden, J., UF/IFAS Extension Okaloosa County, Johnson, L.,* UF/IFAS Extension EscambiaCounty, Carter, E.,* UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County, Sprague, D.,* UF/IFAS ExtensionJefferson County, and Atkins, J., UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa CountyObjective: To educate 125-200 producers on row crop management practices and acquire skillsrelated to integrated pest management and best management practices (at least 80% ofparticipants will increase knowledge); at least 50% of participants will adopt behavior changesin one or more of these areas; 100-125 producers and industry personnel would receivetraining in utilizing restricted use pesticides (80% of participants would receive certification orrecertification through FDACS or CCA). Methods: The project aimed to move traditional, in classeducational opportunities to a virtual world for producers due to COVID-19. The four weeklyFebruary webinars covered the following topics: Cotton, Peanuts, Corn/Soybeans, and PrecisionAgriculture. Agents filmed and edited videos with Florida, Auburn, and Georgia specialists inFall/Winter. Results: A Webpage was developed with 24 YouTube videos and presentations forfarmers to review the series. Critical numbers from the series include 284 people from 17Florida, 3, Georgia, and 4 Alabama Counties, 263 pesticide applicators for points, 15 CCA CEUs,229/231 (99%) of respondents reported a knowledge gain, 168/232 (72%) of respondentsreported an anticipated practice change, 11/43 (26%) of survey respondents expect costreductions on farm from their anticipated change. Conclusion: Ag business representativeswere pleased with the opportunity to address clientele through this innovative meetingapproach. Farmers sent texts and emails relaying that it was good to see what new research11
had come out from 2020 work. The people who needed CCAs were particularly satisfied in theease of the process.Farm Tour Facilitates Change in Consumer Purchasing BehaviorsBurbaugh, B.J., Taylor, K.A.*, Hamilton, L.A.*, Stauderman, K.*, and Cash, L.*, UF/IFASExtension Volusia CountyMost Floridians have minimal knowledge about the economic significance of productionagriculture and related industries (Hodges & Rahmani, 2010). Agricultural education can playan important role in gaining the public and financial support needed to protect farmland andsustain local agribusinesses. Objective: To address this knowledge gap, the faculty team inVolusia County collaborated to reimagine the 39th Annual Farm Tour to include non-traditionalagribusinesses in order to 1) increase the awareness of the economic importance of agricultureto the state of Florida and county, and 2) increase residents’ financial support for Floridaagriculture through increased purchases of Florida-grown products. Methods: The ½ day farmtour included six stops. Individuals were greeted by the IFAS team and given an overview of theindustry and its importance to our community. This presentation was followed by a tour of theoperation with the farmers, owners and families. A 30-day follow-up evaluation was sent toparticipants. Results: 100% (n 34) of participants are now more aware of the value thatagriculture and natural resources adds to the county, 88% are more aware of the economiccontributions made by agribusinesses in the county, and 59% stated they have already or planto seek out and purchase Florida grown food and/or products as compared to 29% before thefarm tour. Conclusion: Through this program, our team was able to connect local producerswith consumers, increase the awareness of local agriculture, and help facilitate changes toconsumer purchasing behaviors through increased purchases of Florida-grown products.Implementing A Statewide Peanut Diagnostic Survey for FloridaBroughton, D.* North Florida REC, Suwannee Valley, and Pittman, T.* Gilchrist CountyExtensionIn response to widespread peanut production collapse observed among North Florida growersin 2017, the UF/IFAS Extension Northeast District Row Crop Team developed a process knownas the “Florida Peanut Diagnostic Survey”. Objective: The survey was a collective effort amongExtension Agents, peanut growers, industry leaders, and University of Florida researchers. Dataon plant disease and environmental conditions was collected, shared, and analyzed in order tomitigate the risk of future crop collapse. Methods: A central online data repository wasdeveloped to allow researchers and vested partners to view historical environmental data,track instances of disease, and correlate data points across broad geographical locations. Thisnexus of agents, growers, and researchers working in conjunction, fosters industry relationshipsand empowers growers faced with mercurial environmental challenges. Factors such as diseasecycles, spread, and underlying environmental correlations can be observed and studied interseasonally and knowledge gained may serve as an insulator against future crop loss or evencollapse. Results: In 2020, the agent team observed a 172% participatory uptick in analyzed12
sampling from across seven Florida counties. Over the past three years, 250 samples werecollected, saving producers 6,800.00 in fees associated with nutrient and diagnostic reportsalone. The common charge for Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) consultation services is around 10/acre. Having scouted nearly 15,000 acres of peanuts, the agents saved 18 producers 150,000.00 by providing scouting services associated with the peanut survey activities.Conclusion: Overall, the survey provided 154,497.00 in services to growers directly whoparticipated over the timeframe.Corn Video Series by UF/IFAS Extension Agents Replaces Field Day in the Wake of COVID-19Korus, K.*, Alachua County, Wynn, K.*, Hamilton County, Halbritter, A. Baker County, andBroughton, D., NE District RSA, Suwannee CountyObjective: The COVID-19 pandemic placed constraints on meeting in-person. To deliver cornmanagement information to our clientele, several agents in the Northeast District created acorn management video series posted to social media sites in lieu of the traditional field dayheld each year. The objective of these videos was to reach 25 views per segment for a total of100 views. Methods: Extension agents created videos while standing in research plots at theUF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center, Suwanee Valley (NFRECSV). Each agentdiscussed a different aspect of corn management. Topics included; variety selection, plantingpopulation, disease identification and management and stink bug identification andmanagement. Recording the videos in the field plots allowed for excellent visuals toaccompany the information. Videos were posted to the UF/IFAS NFRECSV’s Facebook, YouTubeand Instagram sites as well as to the UF/IFAS Extension, Alachua County’s Ag and NaturalResources Facebook page. Results: The video series reached 120 views. It also garnered 14comments, 9 shares, 78 likes and 2,964 lifetime impressions (defined as the total number oftimes activity related to a Page is seen by people on Facebook, whether it is organically, virallyor via a paid advertisement). Conclusion: Crop management videos, when placed on socialmedia sites, can reach as many, if not more people then delivering the information via inperson field days only. Educational video segments should be utilized in conjunction with inperson field day workshops to maximize the reach of UF/IFAS Extension.Bahia Establishment: With or Without Browntop Millet?Taylor, K.*, UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County; Strickland, J.*, UF/IFAS Extension OsceolaCounty; and White, J.J. Soil Water TechnicianBahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) is one of the most commonly utilized warm-season perennialforages in Florida with over two million acres planted. Local seed producers frequentlyrecommend mixing Browntop Millet (Urochloa ramose) with Bahiagrass at planting for betterstand establishment as Browntop Millet establishes quickly and can help with weedsuppression. Objective: Assess if combining Browntop Millet to Bahiagrass produces a denserstand of Bahiagrass and if the percentage of Browntop Millet (30% or 50%) mixed withBahiagrass makes a significant difference. Methods: For this experiment, we used a completerandomized block design with three replications of each of the following seed mixtures: mix #1:Bahiagrass; mix #2: Bahiagrass mixed with 30% Browntop Millet; mix #3: Bah
Harlow, E.*, UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County In 2016, turf management companies contacted the agent and turf specialist concerning management struggles they were having with zoysiagrass. An in-depth, advance
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