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
Iguana Recipe Ideas-Keep Food Safety in Mind
There is a lot of discussion about iguanas in the South Florida landscape. This exotic species is not native to FL but has been in the state for a while
08/22/2018
Pumpkins- Decoration or Food?
Fall is such a wonderful season for colorful falling leaves, hay rides, carved jack-o’-lanterns, Halloween costumes, pumpkin flavored foods, autumn gatherings, and pumpkin patches!
Pumpkin carving is one the best Halloween activities families can engage in together, if it is done in a safe and controlled environment. Most children love digging out the seeds and strings of the inside of a pumpkin and decorating pumpkins with glitter, glue,
10/22/2018
What's Going on in Florida
Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving
For me, Thanksgiving is a holiday that grows in importance each year. Putting aside parades, Black Friday and family arguments, it’s a haven of peace and gratitude
11/19/2018
Choking – it happens more than you think!
Many of us have attended training(s) on the Heimlich Maneuver and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but most of us have never had to use these skills in a real-life situation. We hope we will never have to, yet we hope we will be able to control our fear, make sound split second decisions and take the appropriate action
08/21/2018
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
It’s Flu Season!
Broward families and consumers, flu season is here. Many people become anxious during flu season and fear getting influenza
10/11/2018
Microplastic Awareness Matters-From Your Kitchen to the Ocean
Plastics are everywhere in the kitchen and sometimes even at your dinner table. What can we do?
Do you have a lot of disposable plastic in your home? Do you use a lot of plastic when away from home? Plastic spoons, knives, forks, serving utensils, cups, straws, grocery bags, plastic water and juice bottles, bottle caps, six-pack plastic can and bottle holders, plastic grocery bags, food wrap, plastic food containers and take
09/14/2018
Choking – it happens more than you think!
Many of us have attended training(s) on the Heimlich Maneuver and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but most of us have never had to use these skills in a real-life situation. We hope we will never have to, yet we hope we will be able to control our fear, make sound split second decisions and take the appropriate action
08/21/2018
Prevent Dehydration in Broward-Drink Water Often
It is hot out there! Some days are scorching. Everyone needs water every day to ensure that we are properly hydrated
08/17/2018
