UF/IFAS Extension
Pinellas County
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County is the local branch of a nationwide network of land grant universities providing non-biased, research-based information to America's citizens. In our state, Extension's land grant link is the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences(IFAS).
Contact
gardenhelp@pinellascounty.org
(727) 582-2100
12520 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33774
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Seasonal Reclaimed Water Restrictions
Seasonal Reclaimed Water Restrictions Take Effect on October 1 in Pinellas County
Seasonal reclaimed water restrictions go into effect on Monday, October 1st, and run through Friday, November 30. Due to supply fluctuation and the system design, north and south county customers are under different restriction schedules
09/28/2018
Energy Action Month: Fighting Energy Monsters
Energy monsters lurk all around your home and can cost you a lot of money. October is Energy Action Month, so let’s explore some ways to fight off energy monsters!
The biggest energy monster in your home is your HVAC unit
10/19/2018
What's Going on Near You
Pinellas County 4-H Fall 2018 Events
Back to school, fall, and everything that comes with it is just around the corner! Pinellas County 4-H has a TON of great events coming up, with something for everyone.
The new 4-H year officially begins on September 1, 2018
07/10/2018
Play It Safe in the Kitchen
Rachel Preble, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Health Care System
Eating should be a pleasurable experience. There’s nothing worse than coming down with a nasty bug after enjoying your favorite meal
09/17/2018
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
Step Aside Halloween-Let’s celebrate seafood too!
Jared Mason
Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
October has arrived! While October is synonymous with Halloween for many of us, let’s not forget that October is National Seafood Month. In celebration of this month-long extravaganza, we will be bringing you some information about the different types of seafood and the good taste and great nutrition that seafood brings to the table
10/09/2018
Celebrate the Goodness of Whole Grains
Brittany Thomas Dietetic Intern- Bay Pines VA Bay Pines Health Care System
The month of September is National Whole Grains Month which means it’s time to explore the many different flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits that whole grains have to offer us!
Anatomy of a Whole Grain
Are all grains whole grains? Not necessarily. All grains begin as whole grains however not all grains make it to grocery store shelves
09/25/2018
Play It Safe in the Kitchen
Rachel Preble, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Health Care System
Eating should be a pleasurable experience. There’s nothing worse than coming down with a nasty bug after enjoying your favorite meal
09/17/2018
It’s Back to School-What’s for Lunch?
It’s back to school and time to think about what’s on the menu during the school day. Many children opt for school lunch but some would rather take a lunch with them
08/08/2018
