UF/IFAS Extension
Levy County
UF/IFAS Extension Levy County educates the people of Levy County in the areas of agriculture, livestock, horticulture and 4-H youth development. It is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Levy County government.
Contact
levy@ifas.ufl.edu
levy4H@ifas.ufl.edu
(352) 486-5131
625 N Hathaway Ave
Bronson, FL 32621
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Food Safety and Holiday Meals
Four Steps to Follow to Keep Food Safe
Now that you have purchased your food for the holiday let’s look at preventing foodborne illness. CDC estimates that each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die
12/20/2019
Food Shopping Safety
First Step to Family Food Safety
Keeping the family safe is the priority in any household. Food shopping is the first step in providing safe and healthy foods for your family
03/27/2020
What's Going on Near You
COVID-19 Levy EOC Text Opt-In Service
As a way to ensure that our residents and visitors have the ability to receive regular updates about what is going on in Levy County, the Levy County Department of Emergency Management has created a Text Opt-In service for Levy specific COVID-19 information.
Please note that this WILL NOT replace the AlertLevy Emergency Notification System
03/17/2020
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Germs and Viruses
Proper Handwashing Can Reduce the Number of Harmful Microorganisms on Your Hands
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect ourselves and families from getting sick. Germs are everywhere so you need to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to reduce the number of harmful microorganisms on your hands
03/19/2020
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
Proper Food Storage and Food Safety
Store Food Properly to Prevent A Major Food Safety Risk
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the improper storage of food is one of the major food safety risks that is easily preventable. I see individuals buying large amounts of food and wonder if they have the room or freezer space too properly and safely store
03/25/2020
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Germs and Viruses
Proper Handwashing Can Reduce the Number of Harmful Microorganisms on Your Hands
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect ourselves and families from getting sick. Germs are everywhere so you need to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to reduce the number of harmful microorganisms on your hands
03/19/2020
Planning For The Holiday Meal
How Much Food to Purchase Per Person
Planning the perfect holiday dinner can be stressful if you are not sure how much to buy. Before you go to the store sit down to take a few minutes to plan the following: the holiday menu, number of guest you will be serving, and items and amounts you need to prepare the recipes for your holiday meal
12/20/2019
