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
Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
Florida - The Land of Flowers
Ponce de Leon named Florida in 1512. "La Florida," he called this land, Spanish for flowery, covered with flowers, or abounding in flowers
07/27/2018
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
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
Sustainable Event Planning
When you think of all of the large events you have been to recently – what is something they all have in common? Unfortunately, most events such as graduations, festivals, sporting events, conferences, birthday parties, etc. all have a large impact on the environment
06/07/2018
Sanjay Shukla and UF/IFAS Extension Innovation
Innovation has long been a value embedded in UF/IFAS Extension programming. From our first days over a century ago to what we are delivering today, Extension faculty have been committed to using technology and innovation in the delivery of educational programs
06/25/2018
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
Sustainable Event Planning
When you think of all of the large events you have been to recently – what is something they all have in common? Unfortunately, most events such as graduations, festivals, sporting events, conferences, birthday parties, etc. all have a large impact on the environment
06/07/2018
‘Got Milk’-Dairy or Non-dairy?
Shannon Parks, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
June is Dairy Month and a good time to celebrate the many benefits of dairy products, particularly milk. There is a controversy brewing over what should be called milk
06/04/2018
