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
Coastal job available: Oyster reef monitoring technician
About the job
Temporary OPS field technician positions are available to help with monitoring activities associated with the Lone Cabbage Reef oyster restoration project. The position involves assisting the research coordinator and graduate students with extensive field work associated with characterizing oyster populations and water quality,
07/31/2020
5 Easy Steps to Build or Repair Your Credit
Most people don't care about their credit score until they need to make a large purchase and apply for financing. However, did you know that a good credit score can save you money through lower insurance premiums and lower interest rates?
If you don't have credit or you are trying to rebuild your credit, it can seem like an impossible task
10/22/2020
What's Going on Near You
Baked Seatrout with Pesto Pine Nut Topping: Florida Seafood at your Fingertips LIVE!
Spotted seatrout!
The recipe below uses wild-caught spotted seatrout, a fish commonly targeted by inshore anglers. There is only a small commercial fishery for seatrout in Florida, so it might be tough to find in seafood markets
11/11/2020
Navigating Stress During Covid
The other day I realized I was exhausted just from keeping up with the day to day tasks of life. Adding anything extra just seems overwhelming right now! It lead me to wonder why everyday life seems so exhausting right now
08/05/2020
Home-grown lettuce for the holidays
Set it and forget it…until the holidays. UF/IFAS Extension will teach you how to grow greens just in time to serve at your holiday meal
11/18/2020
Identity Theft: How to report and recover
Recently, my son learned he was a victim of identity theft. At only 20 years old he wasn't sure what steps he should take to recover, that's when he asked for some help
09/23/2020
Food Safety at Family Events
After spending so much time away from friends and friends, many of us are looking forward to getting together again! But we don't want to invite food borne illness germs to our gatherings. Here's how to keep food safe when shopping, preparing, and serving
08/17/2020
Navigating Stress During Covid
The other day I realized I was exhausted just from keeping up with the day to day tasks of life. Adding anything extra just seems overwhelming right now! It lead me to wonder why everyday life seems so exhausting right now
08/05/2020
How to be active without spending a dime
By Stephanie Clamer
You do not need to spend money to be physically active. The only special equipment you need is a pair of comfortable walking shoes
07/13/2020
