UF/IFAS Extension
Citrus County
Welcome to UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension. Our office can provide expert answers to your questions about agriculture, financial planning, gardening, natural resource conservation, work/life issues, and youth development programs (4-H). We are here to provide solutions for your life.
Contact
citrus@ifas.ufl.edu
(352) 527-5700
3650 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 1
Lecanto, FL 34461
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Got Savings?
Recently, I heard a fact that really caught my attention. Low income families that have $500
02/17/2018
Mold
This summer has been a rainy one here in Florida. All the moisture has created perfect conditions for mold
08/08/2018
What's Going on Near You
2018 Cedar Key Coastal Cleanup
Please join us for a fun-filled day of helping our coast!
The International Coastal Cleanup is an annual event organized by the Ocean Conservancy - the Cedar Key community has been participating for over 10 years! Please come out and join us for the cleanup from 8 AM - 12 PM. Volunteers will receive a free lunch and t-shirt (while supplies last)
09/04/2018
Purchasing a Home: The Down Payment
Many first time home buyers don't understand that purchasing a home costs money. I frequently hear "I want to buy a home, what do you mean I have to put money down?" There are some mortgage programs that require little to no money down and depending on where you live there might be a program that offers down payment assistance
03/23/2018
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
Make Healthy Work for YOU
It seems that everyone is a nutritionist nowadays. Log on to social media and my news feed is flooded with low carb recipes! But do these types of diets actually work?
Well the research shows that the best diet is one that you will actually stick with for the long term
07/11/2018
Donor Marsh at Duke Energy
The problem
Habitat loss is a huge problem along the Gulf on Mexico coast. Many groups are attempting to address habitat loss via restoration
06/11/2018
Purchasing a Home: The Down Payment
Many first time home buyers don't understand that purchasing a home costs money. I frequently hear "I want to buy a home, what do you mean I have to put money down?" There are some mortgage programs that require little to no money down and depending on where you live there might be a program that offers down payment assistance
03/23/2018
Easy Ways to Save
It's Florida Saves Week! Start small. Think big! Start saving for your future with these 31 easy ways to save:
Save your loose change! Small amounts add up: 50 cents a day adds up to $15
02/26/2018
