UF/IFAS Extension
Lake County
UF/IFAS Extension Lake County is a partnership between State, Federal, and Lake County government for the purpose of providing scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. As part of Lake County's commitment to public health and safety the office and gardens will start limited opening June 1.
Contact
lake@ifas.ufl.edu
(352)-343-4101
1951 Woodlea Rd.
Tavares, FL 32778
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Local Fruit in Season
Now that spring has arrived, many are wondering what local fruits are in season. In Florida, it’s berry season
04/19/2018
Hydration Goals: One Sip at a Time
When you think about water, what comes to mind? You start thinking, eight glasses a day, boring flavor or I know it helps my body in some way. Its just not enough for you to put a priority on it as you go about your daily routines
07/06/2020
What's Going on Near You
Reducing Sodium in Your Diet
Do you want to limit your intake of sodium but don’t know how? Too much sodium in the diet can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. On average, Americans consume 3,400 milligrams or more of sodium per day
02/10/2018
Healthy snacks for back to school
Written by: Lusia Ortiz, FCS Intern
Back to school does not only involve meeting the teacher, shopping for clothes and school supplies, it also includes planning and making nutritious meals and snacks. With the new academic school year closely approaching, very little time may be set aside for this task
08/16/2019
UF relationship workshops now available online
The coronavirus crisis has put a strain on many relationships. Couples are stressed — from being cooped up at home, juggling work and childcare, and economic hardships, not to mention the general sense of uncertainty now pervading much of daily life
07/29/2020
Water Wednesday Recap – Hurricane Preparedness
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Are you prepared for this hurricane season? Last Water Wednesday, the Family Consumer Sciences Agents LuAnn Duncan in Sumter County and Lisa Hamilton in Volusia County gave us an informative talk about emergency water supplies
06/29/2020
What’s for Dinner? Menu Planning Made Simple
Have you ever looked at your watch, opened the fridge and thought, what’s for dinner? You take a quick look around and all you see are rock solid frozen foods, others that take way too long to cook or maybe you just have no idea where to start. Planning meals does not take the time and energy it would as if you were training for the Olympics
06/24/2020
Healthy snacks for back to school
Written by: Lusia Ortiz, FCS Intern
Back to school does not only involve meeting the teacher, shopping for clothes and school supplies, it also includes planning and making nutritious meals and snacks. With the new academic school year closely approaching, very little time may be set aside for this task
08/16/2019
Community Wellness Focus on New Walking Program
Let's Walk Florida
Walking has many benefits—physical exercise, weight loss, stress relief, better sleep and more positive mood. A new University of Florida walking program adds another benefit: comradery
06/18/2019
