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
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Farmers Market Thursday 3-6pm
Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day – Reducing Food Waste
Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth
April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
04/22/2020
Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention Strategies
Cervical cancer is a largely preventable cancer that affects women. The cervix is the part of the body that connects the uterus to the birth canal/vagina
07/10/2020
What's Going on Near You
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/16/20
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
Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day – Reducing Consumption
Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth
April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
04/24/2020
Feeling cooped up in quarantine? UF releases new guide to raising backyard chickens
In the early days of the pandemic, as bare grocery store shelves prompted concerns about the food supply, many became interested in producing more of their food at home. Some flocked to local agricultural feed stores in search of baby chicks that would grow up to produce eggs fresh from the backyard
07/09/2020
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month
May is Preeclampsia awareness month. According to American Pregnancy Association preeclampsia is a high blood pressure condition that affects 5-8% of pregnant women during their pregnancy or in the post-partum period following their delivery
05/28/2020
Sardines and Avocado Toast: Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips LIVE
The top 3 places people in Florida frequently buy seafood from are restaurants, the grocery store, and local seafood markets. So far this year, Americans are cooking more seafood at home
05/27/2020
Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day – Reducing Consumption
Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth
April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
04/24/2020
Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day – Reducing Vehicle Emissions
Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth
April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
04/23/2020
