UF/IFAS Extension
Citrus County
Welcome to UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension. Our office is open and fully functional. Please email or call for more information: citrus@ifas.ufl.edu or 352-527-5700.
Contact
citrus@ifas.ufl.edu
(352) 527-5700
3650 W. Sovereign Path
Ste 1
Lecanto, FL 34461
Food scientist explains kombucha’s growing appeal, how it’s made
Kombucha, a fizzy drink made from fermented tea, used to be found only at specialty stories. But today, many grocery stores carry an array of kombucha products
06/28/2022
New guided tours help you follow the Big Bend Shellfish Trail
Big Bend Shellfish Trail
Florida's Big Bend is one of the last places in Florida with wide swaths of undeveloped coastline. Here, natural shorelines mix with abundant wildlife and clean water to produce amazing visitor experiences
03/09/2022
What's Going on in Florida
Join the discussion about the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve
Florida's newest Aquatic Preserve, the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve (NCAP), is about to reach an important milestone. Since designation in 2020, managers and staff at Florida's Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) have worked hard to get the NCAP off to a great
04/27/2022
4-H Leg: 50 Years of Giving Youth a Voice in Government
There’s a famous quote, often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, that we must “be the change we wish to see in the world.” Few of us take the opportunity to meet that challenge
06/20/2022
A Tribute to Capt. Dan Clymer
Last week, we lost a legend. You only have to take one look at his Facebook page to immediately know how many people deeply cared about Capt
01/31/2022
Derelict Crab Trap Cleanups Continue in 2022
by Jamie Hammond and Savanna Barry
On Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, partners worked together to remove 52 derelict blue crab traps from the Steinhatchee estuary. They removed a total of 1,120 pounds of debris, continuing a years-long effort to reduce derelict traps within local aquatic preserves
01/06/2022
Remote work and circular health
Remote working
During the pandemic, tens of millions of workers, mostly office workers, were suddenly forced to work from home (WFH). In the beginning, there were many difficulties to address, especially when children were attending school online, houses were unorganized and families were unaccustomed to working in the same, often tight, spaces
06/28/2022
Pollinator Plants for Full Sun
Authored by Amanda Decker
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Summer Intern
Graduating UF CALS December, 2022
B.S
06/28/2022