UF/IFAS Extension
Charlotte County
Charlotte County Extension Service is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Charlotte County government, to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.
Contact
charlotte@ifas.ufl.edu
941.764.4340
25550 Harbor View Rd #3
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
In the Dark; Living Without Electricity After a Storm
By Pam Phillippe
When a hurricane or another natural disaster strikes, your electricity may be down for days or even weeks. To minimize the impact the loss of electricity has on your household, prepare in advance for life in the dark
11/20/2017
The Importance of Social Competencies
By Pam Phillippe
Growing up is a lot like learning to play the piano. You need to learn some basic skills and you need someone to teach you those skills
11/20/2017
What's Going on in Florida
Achieve Your 2019 Financial Goals with Free Financial Guidance
Hillsborough County residents can receive free one-on-one financial education on basic personal finance topics from University of Florida Master Money Mentor volunteers.
Mentors can meet at a time and community location that fits an individual’s needs
12/14/2018
Eating Well in The Morning
By Pam Phillippe
Skipping breakfast is a no-brainer – literally. Skip breakfast, and your brain and body suffer all day
11/20/2017
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
Hand Washing and Petting Zoos
By Pam Phillippe
Fair time is just around the corner, and with fairs come petting zoos. Keeping your children safe around fair and petting zoo animals is important, including good hand washing hygiene
11/20/2017
Who doesn’t like a barbecue or a picnic?
By Pam Phillippe
Who doesn’t like a barbecue or a picnic? Fresh air and the aroma are enough to tempt any appetite, whether it is around a 4-H campfire or at a family cookout in the backyard. A simple outdoor meal can be just as nutritious and appetizing as those meals prepared at home
11/20/2017
Eating Well in The Morning
By Pam Phillippe
Skipping breakfast is a no-brainer – literally. Skip breakfast, and your brain and body suffer all day
11/20/2017
A Bicycle is Not a Toy; It is a Child’s First Vehicle
By Pam Phillippe
Many Charlotte County children receive new bicycles at the beginning of a school year, and many will be riding them to and from school. Young children leave their homes to explore a world where adventure
awaits
11/20/2017
