UF/IFAS Extension
Highlands County
The Cooperative Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the county governments throughout the nation.
Contact
highlands@ifas.ufl.edu
(863) 402-6540
4509 George Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33875
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Under the Citrus Tree: Special Hurricane Dorian Edition
Special Hurricane Dorian Edition
Greetings from the Extension Office!
As Hurricane Dorian is stalled over the Bahamas, I wanted to send you some things that may help you before and after the storm. Please save this email for easy reference should you need it
09/02/2019
Don’t forget to eat your vegetables.
Your parents were right
Your parents probably told you to eat your vegetables. Over and over again
12/27/2019
What's Going on Near You
Garden Festival is replacing the Master Gardener Plant Sale
Garden Festival and Plant Sale
They say time flies while you're having fun. This may explain why the Garden Festival feels like it is coming so quickly
08/07/2018
Beekeeping, not just a hobby.
The incredible honey bee
There is nothing quite like a the honey bee. They are one of natures great pollinators
08/27/2019
UF Students Compete as Finalists in National Product Development Baking Competition
A team of University of Florida food science and human nutrition graduate students have been selected as one of three college groups to compete as finalists for the nation’s most prominent scholarship competition for students pursuing careers in food technology and science, baking and culinary arts.
The students will compete in the final round of the American Society of Baking (ASBE) Product Development Competition on March 1, 2020 at
01/16/2020
Master Gardener of the Year honored at banquet
The Highlands County Master Gardeners held their year-end banquet at the Island View Restaurant Monday evening, and installed their new officers. They also honored some Master Gardeners that excelled at volunteering this year
12/20/2019
Experience Gifting
Black Friday is just two days away, leaving many people searching to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones this holiday season. As a parent I find myself asking the bigger question
11/27/2019
Beekeeping, not just a hobby.
The incredible honey bee
There is nothing quite like a the honey bee. They are one of natures great pollinators
08/27/2019
Honey Bees, are in the air!
The business of bees
Honey Bees are everywhere in Highlands County. It's that time of year when the bees are busy making honey
04/02/2019
