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
Voices of UF/IFAS: Rachel Mallinger
Name: Rachel Mallinger
Position: Assistant Professor of Entomology
Hometown: Saint Paul, MN
Years with UF/IFAS: 5
Describe your role at UF/IFAS: I have a 60% research, 25% extension, and 15% teaching appointment. My programs focus on pollination ecology and pollinator conservation
09/23/2021
Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for Me?
Many of us at some point consider going into business for ourselves. I have done this myself with varying levels of success
09/24/2021
What's Going on in Florida
Water Wednesday Preview: Stormwater Ponds
We are so excited to unveil the new Water Wednesday: Water Wednesday Ask Extension and Water Wednesday Webinar.
Water Wednesday Ask Extension is brand new format
09/24/2021
The Rural Telehealth Initiative: Lowering Barriers to Health Care
For me, a visit to the doctor can be an inconvenience. Between fighting traffic, finding a parking spot, checking in and doing time in the waiting room, I usually have to carve out an hour or more of my day, all for about 15 minutes of quality time with the doctor
08/06/2021
Tips for Healthy Living
For a while, ideas about wellness have focused mostly on physical health. Other aspects of wellness have often been compartmentalized or seen as less important
09/24/2021
National Food Safety Month – Know Safe & Show Safe
September is National Food Safety Month. ” The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually
09/24/2021
Parent Guided/Student Driven Plan for High Schoolers
Now that kids are settling in to their school routines and the academics sessions are in full gear, it is a great time to begin the discussion and planning to ensure your child’s success well out of high school.
Setting Goals
Help your child plan for their future, remember, a plan is a point of departure, consider it a fluid document that can change
09/24/2021
Taylor 4H Member Shares Swine Knowledge
Grand Champion Swine Winner Shares Her Knowledge with Fellow 4-H Members
As the North Florida Livestock Show and Sale exhibitors begin their search for their project, Taylor County 4-H Member Liz Newman prepared a tip sheet to educate her club on how to select a prospect for show. The North Florida Livestock show, and sale is slated for February 21-24, 2021
09/23/2021
