UF/IFAS Extension
Indian River County
UF/IFAS Indian River offers educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, 4-H youth development, pesticide and fertilizer licensing.
Contact
indian@ifas.ufl.edu
(772) 226-4330
1800 27th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960-0310
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5pm
Fall Fertilization for Healthy Lawns and Waterways
By Christine Kelly-Begazo, Indian River County Agriculture Extension Agent and Josh Kutyna, Extension office Program Assistant
As most of us know by now, Indian River County has enacted a fertilization ban which runs from June 1st - September 30th. With the ban being lifted for the next 8 months those of us that have lawns requiring fertilizer can now do so legally
10/15/2018
Pesticide CEU’s Available Online
Recently, all UF/IFAS Extension person-to-person meetings have been rescheduled for a later date. Due to health concerns, there will be no in-person Pesticide Training nor Pesticide Applicator Exams until further notice
03/27/2020
What's Going on Near You
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.
Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office or view the local update page for the most up to date information on your
03/15/2020
Vero Beach’s 19th Annual Gardenfest!
The 19th annual Gardenfest! in Rivererside Park, Vero Beach was a big hit. Though rain had most leaving early Saturday we made up for it on Sunday afternoon
01/10/2020
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
Indian River County Extension Updates: March 23, 2020
Due to Covid-19 health initiatives, Indian River County Cooperative Extension office is closed to walk-ins. All events are postponed or rescheduled as virtual activities
03/23/2020
A Way to Fight Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia)
In Florida, Brazilian Peppertree is listed as a noxious weed and category-1 invasive plant according to Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC). It was originally introduced to Florida from South America as a pretty ornamental shrub during the middle 1800's
02/21/2020
Vero Beach’s 19th Annual Gardenfest!
The 19th annual Gardenfest! in Rivererside Park, Vero Beach was a big hit. Though rain had most leaving early Saturday we made up for it on Sunday afternoon
01/10/2020
Symptoms of Dehydration: Summer Survival
By Joshua Kutyna, Indian River Extension Program Assistant for Nickie Munroe
Everyone is out enjoying the beauty of Florida. It is easy to forget how dangerous it can be to stay outside for prolonged periods in our warm weather
08/07/2018
