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
Edible Garden Workshop
Growing your own vegetables and fruits can be rewarding and healthy. Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet can help reduce the risk of diseases, and gardening gives you an opportunity to exercise while enjoying Florida’s outdoor living
09/24/2018
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
Sanjay Shukla and UF/IFAS Extension Innovation
Innovation has long been a value embedded in UF/IFAS Extension programming. From our first days over a century ago to what we are delivering today, Extension faculty have been committed to using technology and innovation in the delivery of educational programs
06/25/2018
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
