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.
Contact
lake@ifas.ufl.edu
(352)-343-4101
1951 Woodlea Rd.
Tavares, FL 32778
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Time to Check in With Your Health
A new year brings the perfect opportunity to check in on your health and wellness. It’s a great time to set realistic goals you can reach in the next few months and the rest of the year to come
01/12/2021
Making the Most of Your Money
Making a financial plan is not one and done, it’s a continual process that requires time and attention. Scheduling time for planning and tracking along the way will help you reach your savings and other financial goals
04/20/2021
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
Improving Mood & Finding Balance
Each year, month, and maybe each day bring on a new set of situations that need to be handled. How you handle them may differ based on the impact of the situation
12/02/2020
New course on “Firescaping” begins June 9th; REGISTER now
This new FIRESCAPING course will help you prepare your community for wildfires!
Every year hundreds to thousands of wildfires occur across Florida and the southeastern US, threatening both residents and their homes. Fortunately, there are actions residents can take, such as firescaping, to help reduce their wildfire risk
05/06/2021
Personalize Your Plate
Many times, I am asked as a Registered Dietitian, what should I eat to be healthy? How many calories should I have each day? What should I eat if I want to lose weight? My answer to all of this is there is no one size fits all plan, no magic pill and I am not a magician, I am a Registered Dietitian. As one, I can provide guidance based on science and individual needs
03/12/2021
Healthy Habits for Healthy Hearts
Was your new year’s resolution to be healthier? As you are getting settled into the new year, how are the changes going? Like many, you may have good intentions and may start strong but achieving a healthy lifestyle each day and sticking to new changes is hard and takes time. Many times, we make excuses, as we will start next week or next month
02/08/2021
Improving Mood & Finding Balance
Each year, month, and maybe each day bring on a new set of situations that need to be handled. How you handle them may differ based on the impact of the situation
12/02/2020
Preparing Healthy Holiday Meals on a Budget
Each season brings things we look forward to but may also stretch our wallets more than we are comfortable with. We want to be able to enjoy the things we have always held as traditions along with making new ones
11/02/2020
