UF/IFAS Extension
Alachua County
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is a partnership between the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, University of Florida/IFAS, & the United States Dept. of Agriculture. All UF/IFAS meetings and programs are temporarily postponed due to the COVID-19 virus through May 1, 2020.
Contact
alachua@ifas.ufl.edu
(352) 955-2402
2800 NE 39 Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
Hours
CLOSED THROUGH APRIL 3
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR QUESTIONS
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Food Safety and Holiday Meals
Four Steps to Follow to Keep Food Safe
Now that you have purchased your food for the holiday let’s look at preventing foodborne illness. CDC estimates that each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die
12/20/2019
Food Shopping Safety
First Step to Family Food Safety
Keeping the family safe is the priority in any household. Food shopping is the first step in providing safe and healthy foods for your family
03/27/2020
What's Going on Near You
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/15/20
As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps.
Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office or view the local update page for the most up to date information on your
03/15/2020
Emeralds of the Landscape: Florida’s Blueberries
An Important Agricultural Commodity
Sprinkled around Alachua County, these tiny, blue, and sweet agricultural emeralds flourish. They are found at large agricultural production farms or in someone’s backyard
03/15/2020
Show of Hands: Extension’s Role in the 2020 U.S. Census
Among the many parts of our lives that are complicated by COVID-19, add the U.S
03/30/2020
Proper Food Storage and Food Safety
Store Food Properly to Prevent A Major Food Safety Risk
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the improper storage of food is one of the major food safety risks that is easily preventable. I see individuals buying large amounts of food and wonder if they have the room or freezer space too properly and safely store
03/25/2020
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Germs and Viruses
Proper Handwashing Can Reduce the Number of Harmful Microorganisms on Your Hands
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect ourselves and families from getting sick. Germs are everywhere so you need to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to reduce the number of harmful microorganisms on your hands
03/19/2020
Emeralds of the Landscape: Florida’s Blueberries
An Important Agricultural Commodity
Sprinkled around Alachua County, these tiny, blue, and sweet agricultural emeralds flourish. They are found at large agricultural production farms or in someone’s backyard
03/15/2020
The Power of Spuds
The Powerful Spud
Last Friday was Valentine’s Day, so, like always, I end up singing “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News. As an extension agent, Valentine’s Day also serves as an excellent reminder to plant potatoes in North Florida
02/17/2020
