UF/IFAS Extension
Manatee County
The Manatee County Extension Service is an educational program within county government which brings the resources of the University of Florida to Manatee County to solve local problems, provide educational opportunities, promote economic enhancement and improve the quality of life for all.
Contact
manatee@ifas.ufl.edu
941-722-4524
1303 17th Street West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Relationship Education Manatee County
Relationships in our County
Looking for ways to connect and get closer with your partner? Want to know more about healthy relationships, life and family and couples interactions? The SMART Couples project is offering ELEVATE and Before You Tie the Knot, free, research-backed relationship enhancement classes for couples or individuals in Manatee County. Both
11/01/2017
Creating Real Impact with our Audience in Relationship Classes in Manatee County
From the instructor's point of view, sometimes we doubt the real impact that we are have with our instruction on our audience. The Smart Couples project in Manatee County has received these statements from our participants attending the Elevate and Before You Tie the Knot classes during this current year
09/13/2018
What's Going on Near You
Master Gardener Volunteer Training Begins August 8
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County is currently taking applications for their Florida Master Gardener training class for new volunteers. The class begins August 8, 2018, meeting every Wednesday from 8:30 a
06/27/2018
Three Cool Season Herbs to Start in Fall
As our night-time temperatures cool down in fall, I am always pleasantly surprised at how herb plants respond. After languishing in the heat of summer, dropping leaves, and looking rather straggly, herbs take on new life and begin putting out fresh green shoots
10/31/2017
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
December 3rd Dining in Day “Family Meals”
By AMBER WARD, Extension Program Manager, Family Nutrition Program
Please join the UF/IFAS Extension- Sarasota (Manatee)team in celebrating FCS Dining In Day (also known as Family Youth and Consumer Science Day) by posting a selfie of you preparing or eating a healthy meal with your friends or family! Here are the links for participating social media sites Twitter.
11/27/2017
Relationship Education
OUR SMART COUPLES FLORIDA CLASSES
It is never too early or too late to learn how to decrease stress, enhance your relationship, trust and love your partner more, and live a healthier, calmer life. UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County is committed to helping individuals and couples in Manatee County that want to invest in themselves and their relationships
11/01/2017
Three Cool Season Herbs to Start in Fall
As our night-time temperatures cool down in fall, I am always pleasantly surprised at how herb plants respond. After languishing in the heat of summer, dropping leaves, and looking rather straggly, herbs take on new life and begin putting out fresh green shoots
10/31/2017
Security Precautions
In light of the current Equifax breach, I thought I'd put together a short list of security precautions that may be useful. Please let me know if you have any additional ideas for protecting your financial accounts or any alternatives to these
10/10/2017
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