Who We Are

The University of Florida /Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) Extension is to provide scientifically based agricultural, human, and natural resource knowledge that citizens use in making informed decisions, which contribute to an improved quality of life in Alachua County.

Operating as part of the University of Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Extension serves each of the state's 67 counties providing information and conducting educational programs in the following areas:

• Agricultural & Natural Resources
• Family & Consumer Sciences
• 4-H Youth Development
• Environmental Horticulture
• Commercial Horticulture
• Livestock

We have moved!

UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County cuts the ribbon on its new office - November 30, 2021

UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office has moved to Newberry -
view videos below for more information:

• UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County cuts the ribbon on its new office - November 30, 2021
• Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center Ribbon Cutting Video - March 6, 2021
• UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Groundbreaking - October 27, 2020

Newsletters

• UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Fall 2022 Newsletter

If you are interested in subscribing to the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Newsletter please click here.

Other Reports

• UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County 2023 Annual Report
• Economic Impacts of Agriculture in Alachua County

2024 Growers & Hay Directory

• Fruits and Nuts
• Hay Round Rolls
• Hay Square Bales
• Livestock
• Miscellaneous
• Ornamentals
• Vegetables

Listen To Our Podcast

• Extension Cord Podcast
  

Watch Our Educational Videos

• educational videos and past programs

Plantings of the Month

We are pleased to announce the Plantings of the Month Partnership, a collaborative effort between Alachua County, UF/IFAS Extension, the Master Gardener Volunteers of Alachua County, Grow Hub, and Working Food. Click here to view Plantings of the Month.

Do you have gardening questions?

Please contact one of our Master Gardener Volunteers at 352-955-2402 or you can email your questions to mag@alachuacounty.us.