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

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

What's Going on Near You

Free Tax Preparation Resources
The IRS has confirmed that it will begin processing 2018 tax returns on Jan 28, 2019 and they plan to provide refunds as scheduled. There are a variety of options and resources to make completing your tax return easy and inexpensive

01/14/2019

Free Tax Prep at the Hillsborough County Extension Office
Free tax preparation assistance is available at the Hillsborough County Extension office in Seffner for individuals or families with Adjusted Gross Incomes (AGI) of $66,000 or less. AGI does not include money contributed to tax deductible retirement plans or certain other adjustments

01/22/2019

Closing up your Florida home: security considerations
In our final post to this six-part series, we will provide some security considerations as you prepare your home for an extended stay away. Whether you are leaving for a month or several months, you want to protect your home from intruders

05/17/2019

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

Planning to Attend the Florida State Fair?
Fairs can be a great learning opportunity for children and adults alike! While many people think of the rides and cotton candy first, attending a fair is actually a really great opportunity to get familiar with Florida agriculture, encourage student exhibitors and even bid on their projects. Participants are exposed to many different activities that make each fairground unique

02/05/2019