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UF/IFAS Extension
Marion County
UF/IFAS Extension Marion County is a cooperation between the Marion County Board of County Commissioners and the University of Florida to deliver relevant, research-based education programs that result in healthy people, healthy environments and healthy economies.
Contact
extensionservice@marioncountyfl.org
(352) 671-8400
2232 NE Jacksonville Rd
Ocala, FL 34470
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Depression Is Not a Normal Part of Aging
Depression is common in older adults.
Late-life depression affects 6 million Americans aged 65 or older yet only 10% receive treatment
04/21/2020
Water Wednesday Recap – Hurricane Preparedness
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Are you prepared for this hurricane season? Last Water Wednesday, the Family Consumer Sciences Agents LuAnn Duncan in Sumter County and Lisa Hamilton in Volusia County gave us an informative talk about emergency water supplies
06/29/2020
What's Going on Near You
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/16/20
As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps.
Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office or view the local update page for the most up to date information on your
03/15/2020
Working Together through the COVID-19 Outbreak as a Family
It’s a Family Thing
Communicate with children about money matters.
From as early of an age as four or five years old, children can be taught they are part of a team and the family team has to modify some behaviors to help conserve money
04/03/2020
UF relationship workshops now available online
The coronavirus crisis has put a strain on many relationships. Couples are stressed — from being cooped up at home, juggling work and childcare, and economic hardships, not to mention the general sense of uncertainty now pervading much of daily life
07/29/2020
The Many Labels of Beef
We are fortunate to have choices in most things, especially our food supply. These choices can become complicated if you are not aware of labeling implications and various marketing strategies
06/02/2020
Being Heard: The Power of Validation
"Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something" - H. Jackson Brown, Jr
05/27/2020
Working Together through the COVID-19 Outbreak as a Family
It’s a Family Thing
Communicate with children about money matters.
From as early of an age as four or five years old, children can be taught they are part of a team and the family team has to modify some behaviors to help conserve money
04/03/2020
Effective Communication Sets the Tone
Getting by in Uncertain Times: Communication Sets the Tone
When we experience periods in our lives when there seem to be more questions than answers, it’s extremely important to keep the lines of communication open. The COVID-19 outbreak has affected many things in our lives, maybe even how we communicate with one another
04/03/2020
