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
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
Baby proof your finances
Expecting a baby can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. It can also be expensive, are you prepared for the costs? It's important to take time now to think about and plan for how your financial life will change once your baby arrives
03/30/2021
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
New course on “Firescaping” begins June 9th; REGISTER now
This new FIRESCAPING course will help you prepare your community for wildfires!
Every year hundreds to thousands of wildfires occur across Florida and the southeastern US, threatening both residents and their homes. Fortunately, there are actions residents can take, such as firescaping, to help reduce their wildfire risk
05/06/2021
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
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
