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
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
06/11/2020
Holiday Turkey Talk
When selecting the turkey for the holiday meal one needs to consider the following items: Size of turkey to purchase, fresh or frozen turkey, length of time to thaw if frozen, and food safety guidelines and method of preparation.
Amount per person and size of turkey to purchase: According to the U
11/10/2020
What's Going on Near You
Dig In! Master Gardener class starts January 2021
Levy County Extension hosts the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF-IFAS) Extension Master Gardener volunteer (MGV) program. Meeting Thursdays, January 28 – March 25, 9 am – Noon, in partnership with Levy County Board of County Commissioners and operated through the Levy County Extension office
11/24/2020
Enhancing Your Flavor Palate! Basil
Herbs and spices can be used to replace sodium in foods to enhance the flavor. This is important since American’s consume three to four times the recommended amount of sodium daily
06/26/2020
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
Hurricane Season is Here, IS YOUR HURRICANE KIT READY?
The 2020 Hurricane season is here but do you have your hurricane kit ready? Emergencies are not planned they suddenly occur so you much you must be prepared. You should have your disaster supply kit ready and know where it is to grab when the time comes you need it
08/14/2020
Coastal job available: Oyster reef monitoring technician
About the job
Temporary OPS field technician positions are available to help with monitoring activities associated with the Lone Cabbage Reef oyster restoration project. The position involves assisting the research coordinator and graduate students with extensive field work associated with characterizing oyster populations and water quality,
07/31/2020
Enhancing Your Flavor Palate! Basil
Herbs and spices can be used to replace sodium in foods to enhance the flavor. This is important since American’s consume three to four times the recommended amount of sodium daily
06/26/2020
KEEP PICNIC AND GRILLED FOODS SAFE
Summer will be here soon and everyone will be busy planning cookouts. Picnics, barbecues and potlucks are wonderful ways to celebrate a family get together, holiday or just time to relax and enjoy grilled food! Whatever you plan take care to prepare and transport food safely
06/15/2020
