Commercial Horticulture/ Sustainable Agriculture
Commercial Horticulture is an important aspect of Extension education. Not only does this program area have specialists that can help growers produce healthy, economically viable crops as well as promote environmentally friendly and sustainable growing practices. The Commercial Horticulture/Sustainable Agriculture Agent offers specialized information on horticultural practices aimed at commercial growers, business plan guidance, pest management in the field and greenhouse, as well as pesticide license training and exam prep/testing. Pasco County has a variety of crops in production, including blueberries, olives, pomegranates, bermuda and bahiagrass (seed), citrus, kumquats, and a variety of grains and other crops. Please contact for more information about these educational and training services at: 352-518-0156 for information.
Contact
Phone (352) 518-0156
Fax (352) 523-1921
Main Office Address
36702 County Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525-5198
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00am – 5pm
Satellite Office - Land O' Lakes
(Family Nutrition Program)
4111 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Suite 314
Land O' Lakes, FL 34639-4437
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 5pm
Inside Pasco County, county offices may be reached through the main switchboard using the following local numbers (toll-free) with a county extension number.
East Pasco: 352-523-2411
Central Pasco: 813-996-2411
West Pasco: 727-847-2411
Outside of Pasco County, only: 1-800-368-2411