Get The Dirt: Heat-seeking Annuals
Hillsborough County Maps Flood Focus Areas, Seeks Public Input
Looking for Fresh From Florida Crops?
Mosquitofish Giveaway Events to Help Fight Mosquito Breeding this Summer
New Internship Available at Hillsborough Soil & Water
Rooted in Regeneration: A Family’s Experimental Journey to Regenerative Agriculture
USDA Downsizing Plan to be Ready by Mid-May, Rollins Says
Farmers utilize a variety of tools to evaluate soil health
Research Uncovers Benefits of Cover Crops on Cotton Yield and Nitrogen Use
From Street to Stream
Two UF/IFAS-Bred Strawberries Better at Resisting Nasty Pests
Stormwater Stewardship Month – A Regional Campaign Around Tampa Bay
How to Identify and Propagate Different Types of Wild Coffee for Your Florida Garden
Hillsborough Solid Waste Accepting Applications for the Waste Reduction and Recycling Art Contest
Hillsborough County Recognizes Florida Wildfire Awareness Week
Silvec Biologics Working on Virus Vector to Fight Greening
More Than a Nuisance: The Real Danger Flies Pose to Horses
USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs
Prune Like a Pro
Hello Hillsborough: Simple Ways to Save Water with Anthony
Stormwater Evaluation Seeks Solutions to Flooding Challenges
What's in that Hole? Gopher Tortoises!
Reba Mazak Named 2025 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Takes to the Skies for Effective Control
Hail and Farewell to Officers Serving FCA
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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