UF/IFAS Extension
Citrus County
Welcome to UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension. We are accepting walk-in clients, limited to 2 at a time in the lobby. Mask wearing required. Classes continue to be offered virtually. 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
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
Donor marsh at Duke Energy Mariculture Center making donations!
In 2018, we worked with Duke Energy’s Mariculture Center in Crystal River to establish a large salt marsh nursery in one of their culture ponds. We needed the donor marsh because habitat restoration requires access to plant material
02/16/2021
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
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
Stand Up & Holler for Extension on Gator Nation Giving Day
Thursday, February 18 is Gator Nation Giving Day, when University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends worldwide all get a chance to Stand Up & Holler.
We might have to use our inside voices when hollering this year, as Gator Nation Giving Day will be a virtual event
02/12/2021
5 Easy Steps to Build or Repair Your Credit
Most people don't know or care about their credit score until they need to make a large purchase and apply for financing. But, 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
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
