Hernando County is home to scenic rivers, historic streets, and down home charm. A wonderland of outdoor amenities, active family fun, centuries of history, and vibrant local color.
hernando@ifas.ufl.edu
(352) 754-4433
16110 Aviation Loop Dr.
Brooksville, FL 34604
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Cold Damage Protection for Your Landscape
Even though we haven't had any cold weather yet this year,
now is a good time to discuss how to prevent and respond to cold damage. With a few exceptions, Central Florida has had relatively warm winters in recent years; but there is still the opportunity for frost or a freeze to harm plants that are cold sensitive
11/28/2018
A Money Moment for “The New Normal”
So you’re having to work from home, and the kids are out of school, all because of the current health situation. Along with these distractions from a social standpoint, don’t forget that your spending habits may very well be different during this period
03/23/2020
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/15/20
As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. The personal health and safety of everyone in the UF/IFAS Extension community is my first concern
03/15/2020
Planting Trees for Florida Arbor Day
New trees form a framework for your landscape.
Hernando County is in USDA’s plant-hardiness zone 9
01/07/2020
Show of Hands: Extension’s Role in the 2020 U.S. Census
Among the many parts of our lives that are complicated by COVID-19, add the U.S
03/30/2020
Help Me!!! I’m Self-Isolating and going crazy
Its OK to admit it. When you heard you were being sent home to self-isolate with your family, you envisioned a vacation like atmosphere with rest and relaxation
03/23/2020
Gear Up for the 4th Annual Mermaid Chase!
Join us for our 4th annual Mermaid Chase Paddling Race along our Bayport Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail! Proceeds from the race are used for marine and coastal education and restoration projects in Hernando County.
Click here to register!
Race Details
Participants will launch from the floating dock at Linda Pedersen Park and paddle a 3
02/21/2020
Planting Trees for Florida Arbor Day
New trees form a framework for your landscape.
Hernando County is in USDA’s plant-hardiness zone 9
01/07/2020
Sustainable Food Systems and the Role of Cattle
With the current world population at 7.7 billion, food production is of major concern and puts increasing pressure on the agriculture community to provide that food
06/07/2019
