UF/IFAS Extension
Brevard County
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Brevard County is a partnership between UF/IFAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Brevard County government, providing educational programs based on the latest research and technology.
Contact
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
(321) 633-1702
3695 Lake Drive
Cocoa, FL 32926
Unearthing the World of Cemetery Turf Care
Compared to golf course superintendents, cemetery groundskeepers certainly have less fussy clients. But like golf superintendents and sports turf managers, cemetery groundskeepers deal with turf damaged from weather events, foot traffic, vehicle traffic, limitations from budget constraints and more
10/30/2020
Mobility and Activity: Biking and Hiking in Brevard
Authored by Angelika Keene
Last week of October and first week of November are Mobility week. Mobility Week is a celebration of making smart, efficient, and safe multimodal transportation choices
10/13/2021
What's Going on in Florida
October Class List
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences this October! Below is our current class list for the month.
Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money
October 4th, 2021 from 3:30 pm to 5 pm
October 25th,2021 from 8:30 am to 10 am
Learn about 3 different budgeting methods, how to control spending and reduce your expenses, different budgeting apps, and ways to save money
09/29/2021
NFREC Quincy—100 Years of Service and Adaptation
It was the summer of 1978. I had just graduated with a BS degree in Agronomy from the Ohio State University
10/13/2021
Youth Sports Safety
Participation in organized sports in the United States has grown greatly in the past years. More than 38 million children and adolescents are involved in sports, and even more participate in informal recreational activities
09/29/2021
Understanding Your Spending Choices
You just received an unexpected bonus at work and you're ecstatic. There are so many ways you could use this money
09/29/2021
Resale Stores: Shop to Save
Are you looking for items for your home on a tight budget? Do the kids need clothes, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money? Are you starting out on your own and need houseware at an affordable price? Throwing a party and need some serving pieces, but don’t want to spend a lot (and don’t want to use plastic or paper)? Or do you just love to shop and find a great deal? If you said, “yes” to any of these, or similar situations, then.
09/29/2021
It’s Time to Start Smelling Something “Fishy” on Your Plate
Co-authored by Holly Abeels, Beth Shephard, and Andrea Lazzari
Who here likes eating seafood? Well, you’re not alone. Americans’ weekly consumption of seafood has stayed around 5 ounces per week for the past 30 years
09/14/2021
