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
Making Your Financial Goals a Reality
How many times have you thought about buying a new car, taking a trip, paying off your debt, furthering your education, or even trying to complete home remodel projects? Then reality hits as you look at finances and tell yourself to keep dreaming. With proper goal setting, you can turn those dreams into a reality
09/10/2020
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
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
Building Your Plate, A Guide for Diabetics
Choosing what to eat every day can be a tough decision. For diabetics, there is the added challenge of balancing insulin levels with carbohydrates from the foods you are eating
08/21/2020
Home-grown lettuce for the holidays
Set it and forget it…until the holidays. UF/IFAS Extension will teach you how to grow greens just in time to serve at your holiday meal
11/18/2020
Building and Maintaining a Healthy Immune System During Challenging Times
Every fall it’s the same routine, cooler weather, and the potential for developing a mild cold or worse getting the flu. We stock up on tissues and hear over and over the importance of washing our hands
10/12/2020
How To Effectively Disinfect A Private Drinking Well
Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink
09/18/2020
Building Your Plate, A Guide for Diabetics
Choosing what to eat every day can be a tough decision. For diabetics, there is the added challenge of balancing insulin levels with carbohydrates from the foods you are eating
08/21/2020
What Should I Do After My Drinking Well Is Flooded?
Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful storms. They produce strong winds, storm surge flooding, and heavy rainfall
08/06/2020
