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 County Road 579
Seffner, FL 33584-3334
The Gift of Giving Blood
You might ask yourself, “why should I give blood?” and “How could a pint of my blood help?”
Did you know that: · Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed daily in the U.S
01/23/2023
UF/IFAS Extension offers Spring Vegetable Gardening Class in Hybrid Format
If you interested in growing your own food, then this class is for you! Join UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County on Thursday February 16th from 10am to 11:30am to learn what to plant when to get your spring vegetable garden started. This class will be offered as a hybrid format so you can join in person or by Zoom webinar
01/20/2023
This Arbor Day, Plant an Investment in a Greener Future
January 20 is Arbor Day in Florida, and this Friday, Extension offices throughout the state will be hosting tree planting workshops and tree giveaways. Florida gets a jump on national arbor day, which isn’t until April, because this is the time of year when young trees are easiest to transplant in our warmer climate
01/18/2023
Free Tax Prep Software and Assistance
Hillsborough County Extension Service is offering a link to free tax software to residents whose adjusted gross income doesn’t exceed $73,000. Adjusted gross income doesn’t include things like tax deductible contributions to retirement plans or Health Savings Accounts
01/18/2023
Learn from our Edible Landscaping Series to Grow Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs the Florida Friendly Way
Food crops can demand substantial amounts of water, fertilizer, and care. Using Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) practices can reduce the inputs and still allow you to harvest food abundantly
01/17/2023
New Year, New Farm Goals
New Year’s resolutions are a trending topic at the start of 2023. It is a great time to step back to evaluate and reflect on where you are at and where you aspire to be
01/09/2023
Connect with Hillsborough County Master Gardener Volunteer Program
Master Gardener Volunteers help extend the reach of University of Florida Extension programs across Hillsborough County. We are happy to welcome our new Master Gardener Coordinator, Tia Silvasy, to lead our program! Here are some of the ways we serve our community:
Speakers
01/07/2023
