UF/IFAS Extension
Broward County
Broward County Extension Service is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and Broward County government, to provide non-biased, research-based information to Broward citizens.
Contact
broward@ifas.ufl.edu
(954) 756-8519
3245 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 am - 5 pm
Broward County Master Gardener Volunteers Evaluate UF/IFAS Lettuce Lines Grown Hydroponically
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo
Food security is a critical concern as the global population expands, and natural resources dwindle. Smart solutions for more efficient farming, hardier crops, alternative sources of nutrition, and safer food packaging and storage are essential
05/26/2020
Staying Well During COVID-19: Importance of Wearing a Face Covering for Landscape Maintenance Personnel, Growers, and Pest Management Professionals
Over the past several months, we have learned more about the COVID-19 virus and how it is spread. According to the CDC, people can transmit the virus to others even if they have no symptoms or before they develop symptoms
06/18/2020
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
Hurricane Preparedness: Meal and Menu Planning
Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. We have seen the devastating effects to communities that have been hit hard by hurricanes, which are always a very real threat to Florida
06/01/2020
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
A gentle plea for chaos in the garden
About 20 years ago I read a book by Sara Stein called A Gentle Plea for Chaos and it transformed the way I think about gardening. In her book, she describes the way nature plants
06/15/2020
Broward Landscape Maintenance Personnel, Growers, and Pest Management Professionals Staying Healthy During COVID-19: Symptoms and Testing Sites
COVID-19 is a virus that has affected many individuals and industries across the county and beyond. You cannot watch the news without hearing an update
06/05/2020
Hurricane Preparedness: Meal and Menu Planning
Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. We have seen the devastating effects to communities that have been hit hard by hurricanes, which are always a very real threat to Florida
06/01/2020
Orchids grow on trees!
We have all heard the saying: "Money doesn't grow on trees!", but here in South Florida, orchids grow on trees.
Most people only see orchids growing in pots, but in nature, most of them grow on trees
05/28/2020
