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
Celebrate the 4th of July with Firework Safety
Tomorrow families will celebrate the 4th of July with friends and families. Many of these celebrations will include fireworks
07/03/2018
Kids in the Kitchen: Recipes Kids Can Cook for Thanksgiving
Turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, pumpkin pie…cooking a Thanksgiving meal can be tiring and stressful! Why not invite your kids into the kitchen to help out?
I know, I know…you’re wondering how having your kids in the kitchen to help is supposed to make Thanksgiving easier. But with a little forethought and planning, there are plenty of recipes your kids can make independently or with minimal assistance
11/16/2018
What's Going on in Florida
2018 Baker County 4-H Holiday Bake-Off
The purpose of the Holiday Bake-Off is to encourage adults and youth to work together on a project. This is not a traditional 4-H contest where a 4-H member must do all the work themselves
11/13/2018
Sustainable Floridians Program
Have you thought about living more sustainably, but don't know where to start? Or are you interested in how you can convince others to live more sustainably? If so, this discussion-to-action program is just for you. Join UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County beginning October 30, 2018 for the University of Florida Sustainable Floridians℠ program!
10/05/2018
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
Fall Plant Sale
The Brevard Discovery Garden is hosting a fall plant sale Saturday, November 17 at 9 a.m
11/16/2018
The 4-H Hunting Discipline Is More Than Just Hunting!
The Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Program offers young people a variety of entry points into wildlife conservation and outdoor knowledge. The 4-H Hunting and Wildlife discipline is one of several projects offered through the shooting sports program
11/09/2018
Sustainable Floridians Program
Have you thought about living more sustainably, but don't know where to start? Or are you interested in how you can convince others to live more sustainably? If so, this discussion-to-action program is just for you. Join UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County beginning October 30, 2018 for the University of Florida Sustainable Floridians℠ program!
10/05/2018
Conserving Water at Home
The news these days seem to be all about the current heat wave in the United States. Even in places like Ireland, which usually sees average temperatures this time of year around 64-68°F (17-20°C), they’ve had high temperatures reaching the low 30’s°C (86-89°F)
07/23/2018
