UF/IFAS Extension
DeSoto County
-We are an off-campus branch of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). -We provide scientific and problem solving information to DeSoto County residents. -We offer educational programs in agriculture, 4-H youth development and family nutrition.
Contact
desoto@ifas.ufl.edu
(863) 993-4846
2150 NE Roan Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
UF/IFAS, Broward County’s public middle schools partner to showcase global ideas on water sustainability
Finding ways to protect water resources is top of mind for some of today’s youth.
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) seeks to support students and schools by supplementing educators’ curriculums and enriching student classroom experiences with science-based research
05/25/2023
Florida 4-H announces 2023 Hall of Fame inductees
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program and Florida 4-H Foundation are honored to announce the 2023 inductees to the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame: Betsy Barfield of Jefferson County, Todd Bundy of Gadsden and Leon Counties, William "Bill" Hill of Polk County, Larry
05/26/2023
This Spring, Take the FFL Pledge
Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming, grass is growing and many of us are heading outdoors to spruce up our gardens and home landscapes. Yardwork is different from most home improvement projects—there’s more to it than fixing what’s broken, adding something new or redecorating
05/02/2023
Water Talk: Common Questions and Thoughtful Answers
Water touches every aspect of our lives, and is at the heart of many questions we receive at Extension. This "Water Talk" blog series will answer some of the most commonly asked water-related questions
05/25/2023
Florida-Friendly Landscaping -My Slice of Paradise
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo
What motivates people to adopt and model sustainable landscape practices in their urban landscapes?
Meet Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Keith London. Keith graduated from the UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer program class of 2000
In 2022, Keith became a Broward County Water Ambassador
05/25/2023
New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Three Common Snakes in Residential Areas”
On today’s episode, you’ll learn about three non-venomous snake species common to residential areas in Florida. Slithering into a neighborhood near you, these common snakes are found all over Florida
05/24/2023
Miami-Dade County 4-H, part of $12.5M grant to empower underserved communities
Thanks to a $12.5 million grant from The Children's Trust, the 4-H Youth Development Program at UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County is set to expand its outreach to communities in need
05/23/2023
