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
A case study in reducing nutrient inputs without reducing grain corn yield
By: Emma Matcham, Lakesh Sharma, George Hochmuth, and Anthony Drew
An on-farm fertilizer demonstration project was conducted in 2014 on a field in Levy County to assess the impact of reducing fertilizer application rates on grain corn yield and nutrient accumulation and use efficiency. Three fertilizer treatments were chosen to illustrate different N, P, and K management strategies
02/14/2023
4-H Members Shine at County Events
Dedicated Levy County 4-H members made their way to showcase their skills and talents during the 2023 County Events program at the UF/IFAS Extension office on Saturday, January 14th despite the cold weather.
County Events is a great way for members to share their 4-H project through public speaking, demonstrations and illustrated talks
01/18/2023
National Ag Day: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow
March 21st is National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the men and women who produce our food, fuel and fiber. Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the theme for this year’s Ag Day is “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow”
03/20/2023
Catch the Nature Coast Currents in 2023
The Nature Coast Currents webinar series aims to communicate and catalog research happening along Florida's Nature Coast. In 2022-2023, the series focuses especially along the southern portion encompassed by the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve (Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco County
01/13/2023
January 12, 2023 registration deadline for Master Gardener course
The 2023 Master Gardener course meets once per week, Thursdays, January 26-April 13, 9 am-NOON at Levy Extension Center.
Addressing challenges of gardening in North Florida, topics include fertilization, efficient watering, pesticide options/selection/use, vegetables, and fruit and citrus tree selection among others
12/23/2022
Nature Coast Master Gardeners Illumine the Way
The firefly is the symbol of illumination and is portrayed on the Florida Master Gardener volunteer 5-year service award. Wendy L
12/23/2022
Growing a Green Thumb! Gardening class starts January
Levy County Extension hosts the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF-IFAS) Extension Master Gardener volunteer (MGV) training program. Meeting Thursdays, January 26 – April 13, 9 am – Noon, Levy County Extension office, 625 North Hathaway Avenue, Bronson
12/04/2022
