UF/IFAS Extension
Citrus County
Welcome to UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension. We are now accepting walk-in clients. Visitors are limited to 2 at a time in the lobby. Mask wearing required. Classes continue to be offered virtually. Please call for more information: 352-527-5700
Contact
citrus@ifas.ufl.edu
(352) 527-5700
3650 W. Sovereign Path
Ste 1
Lecanto, FL 34461
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Coronavirus Mortgage Relief
Are you struggling to pay your mortgage because of the coronavirus pandemic? Read on for information on what to do and options for relief.
First, assess your situation
Pay your mortgage, if you can
04/08/2020
Summer Dinners Made Simple
If you're like me, you struggle to find motivation to cook during the summer. There are so many great ways to make healthy and delicious meals during the summer including using the grill or the electric pressure cooker
07/10/2020
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
3 Upper Body Exercises You Can Do at Home
By Stephanie Clamer
During this time of self-quarantining, you might be looking for ways to be active and exercise in the comfort of your own home. Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging has great resources on how older adults can stay active
03/30/2020
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
Growing Family Mealtime
How does that old saying go? The family that eats together…….
Growing demands on free time and an increasing list of extracurricular activities combine to challenge modern families when it comes to family mealtime
06/05/2020
Fun Activities to do With Kids
By Stephanie Clamer
With schools being closed and a safer at home order in effect, are you and your children looking for something fun to do? Here are 5 ideas for fun:
Indoor/outdoor treasure hunt
Design a treasure hunt by creating a list of items to be found on the hunt. It could be easy items such as a birds nest or a pinecone
04/09/2020
3 Upper Body Exercises You Can Do at Home
By Stephanie Clamer
During this time of self-quarantining, you might be looking for ways to be active and exercise in the comfort of your own home. Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging has great resources on how older adults can stay active
03/30/2020
Coping with Financial Challenges
Over the last week several of my friends and family members have been laid off of work due to COVID-19. While no one wants to experience a loss of income, there are several things you can do to help protect yourself and your family financially
03/25/2020
