UF/IFAS Extension
Hillsborough County
Located just minutes from Tampa, UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County provides education and information to Hillsborough County residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media.
Contact
hillsborough@ifas.ufl.edu
(813) 744-5519
5339 South CR-579
Seffner, FL 33584-3334
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Is Fresh Produce Really Better than Frozen?
Is Fresh Produce Best?
When we decide to start eating a healthy diet, often we start by stocking up on lots of fresh produce. While this is a great way to kick off healthy habits, sometimes we make these purchases with good intentions - thinking we are going to make all of our meals fresh - but by the end of the week our healthy, fresh, food has been left to rot in the bottom of the crisper
02/27/2019
Fall Personal Finance Webinars
Live, Interactive Personal Finance Webinars
University of Florida/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension invites you to attend these educational webinars.
All are 12:00pm -1:00pm EST
09/17/2019
What's Going on Near You
Credit Scores Workshop
Credit Impact: Credit Scores & Consumer Loans Workshop
When: October 11, 2019 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: University Area CDC, 14013 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613
Registration required: oct11credimpact.eventbrite
07/09/2019
Does the Thought of Eating Produce Make you Sick?
If the thought of eating fruits and vegetables gives you a sour face, you are in the majority. According to a recent poll by the CDC, 90% of Americans are not getting the recommended servings from fruits and vegetables in their diets
04/11/2019
UF/IFAS Experts Help Farmers Cope with Mental Stress
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla --- When some people think of a farmer, they conjure an image of a stoic, tough-as-nails figure – one who can cope with any hardship
10/03/2019
Choosing When to Receive Social Security
Starting Social Security retirement benefits at the optimal age can mean receiving a substantially greater overall payout. If you have a short life expectancy and no other resources, taking early reduced benefits may be the best option
08/02/2019
What Landscape Professionals Need to Know About Avoiding Heat Stress
Heat stress can be a major concern for outdoor workers, especially during the summer months. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes
07/02/2019
Does the Thought of Eating Produce Make you Sick?
If the thought of eating fruits and vegetables gives you a sour face, you are in the majority. According to a recent poll by the CDC, 90% of Americans are not getting the recommended servings from fruits and vegetables in their diets
04/11/2019
We are missing an important value of the urban forest, intangible social services
As managers and stewards of the state’s urban forests we often not acknowledging the important social values. We have a responsibility to not only provide technical assistance in the conservation and restoration of the urban forest, but to better represent and promote all of its values
04/03/2019
