UF/IFAS Extension
Broward County
Broward County Extension Service is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and Broward County government, to provide non-biased, research-based information to Broward citizens.
Contact
broward@ifas.ufl.edu
(954) 756-8519
3245 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 am - 5 pm
Staying Well During COVID-19: Importance of Wearing a Face Covering for Landscape Maintenance Personnel, Growers, and Pest Management Professionals
Over the past several months, we have learned more about the COVID-19 virus and how it is spread. According to the CDC, people can transmit the virus to others even if they have no symptoms or before they develop symptoms
06/18/2020
Broward County Native Orchid Project
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo
Reintroducing Native Orchids to South Florida
The UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Florida-Friendly Landscaping program has joined forces with The Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society to help reintroduce native orchids in Broward County's Residential.
10/19/2020
What's Going on Near You
BBQ with Broward 4-H!
Broward County 4-H proudly hosted its third annual barbecue tailgate competition in November 2019. We are grateful to Mission BBQ, Magic Cow Ice Cream, the
09/19/2020
A gentle plea for chaos in the garden
About 20 years ago I read a book by Sara Stein called Noah's Garden and it transformed the way I think about gardening. In her book, she describes the way nature plants
06/15/2020
Lynnette Jean Named Family Nutrition Program Associate Director
By Stella Harbilas
Lynnette Jean has been named the new associate director for the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program. She began her official duties July 10, 2020
“My focus in leading the Family Nutrition Program is on leveraging our strengths and expertise with those of our community partners,” said Jean
10/12/2020
Grocery Lists & Coupons Can Save Money for Busy Families
Written by:
Brenda Marty Jimenez, Extension Agent IV, Broward County
Rachel Biderman, Extension Agent I, Miami-Dade County
With the fast-paced nature of modern-day life and the effects of a pandemic, it can be challenging to find the time and resources necessary to feed ourselves and our family nutritious food. Agents at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension recognize this challenge and strive to help families and consumers save
09/24/2020
Managing Palm Fertilization during “Black-Outs”
One of the 9 Florida Friendly Landscaping principles is "Fertilize Appropriately". As a homeowner or landscaper, sometimes it's difficult to know what that means during fertilizer "black-out" periods
07/24/2020
A gentle plea for chaos in the garden
About 20 years ago I read a book by Sara Stein called Noah's Garden and it transformed the way I think about gardening. In her book, she describes the way nature plants
06/15/2020
Broward Landscape Maintenance Personnel, Growers, and Pest Management Professionals Staying Healthy During COVID-19: Symptoms and Testing Sites
COVID-19 is a virus that has affected many individuals and industries across the county and beyond. You cannot watch the news without hearing an update
06/05/2020
