UF/IFAS Extension
Lee County
Our mission is to respond to Lee County issues and needs through customized education and training in agriculture & natural resources, horticulture, 4-H youth development, marine education, Florida yards and neighborhoods, and family and consumer sciences.
Contact
lee@ifas.ufl.edu
(239) 533-4327
3410 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Florida-Friendly Gardening Therapy
For a while, I was OK with COVID. Not happy, but you could say “average
01/27/2021
From Soil to Sky: Flowers and Fruits
The following series of columns entitled 'Soil to Sky' are an examination of five different facets of environment, structure, and life that are instrumental to trees in our forests and landscapes. Trees are instrumental to our wellbeing, both individually and collectively as a society
09/05/2022
What's Going on in Florida
Event: Lee County Urban Gardening and Micro Business Course
Interested in growing your own small food related business? Agents Roy Beckford and Jennifer Hagen of the Lee County Extension Office can help.
The Urban Gardening and Micro-Business class series will introduce practical and technical concepts in urban farming and training in how to make valued added products
01/02/2018
Prepare for Hurricane Ian
SEPT. 26, 2022 (10 AM) -- Hurricane Ian is approaching the Gulf of Mexico and is on a path to impact the west coast of Florida
09/26/2022
From Soil to Sky: Leaves and Branches
The following series of columns entitled 'Soil to Sky' are an examination of five different facets of environment, structure, and life that are instrumental to trees in our forests and landscapes. Trees are instrumental to our wellbeing, both individually and collectively as a society
08/29/2022
Florida’s Cosmetic Manufacturer Exemption
In Florida, a person can manufacture certain cosmetic soaps, lotions, moisturizers, and creams in their home per Florida Statute 499.01(2)(p)
08/26/2022
Selling Honey Under Florida’s “Home Sweet Home Act”: What’s all the Buzz?
Are you a Florida Beekeeper interested in selling your honey under Florida's cottage food exemption but uncertain of the rules and regulations?As of July 2021, Section 500.80, Florida Statutes, now referred to as the "Home Sweet Home Act," reformed the rules to Florida's cottage food exemption that allows individuals to manufacture, sell, and store certain types of "cottage foods" (including honey) in an unlicensed kitchen
08/25/2022
Cottage Food Operations “Home Sweet Home Act” 2021 Update
In Florida, a person or entity can produce, package, sell, and store cottage food products in their primary home kitchen per Florida Statute 500.80
08/25/2022
