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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
Have You Been Diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome?
Approximately 47 million adult Americans have metabolic syndrome.
It is a serious health condition characterized as a group of risk factors that can increase your chance of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and stroke
11/01/2018
Little Tastes Add Up To High Calories During the Holidays
“I will start eating better after the holidays.” Does this sound like you? Well, if so you are not alone
12/15/2018
What's Going on Near You
Ft. McCoy Library – Diabetes Education Program
Ft. McCoy Library & UF/IFAS Marion County Extension present a free 11-session self-management education program for adults with type 2 diabetes
12/10/2018
November is National Diabetes Month
The UF/IFAS Extension in Marion County is educating Florida residents on how they can live healthy lives after being diagnosed with diabetes.
For information on upcoming diabetes program dates, call:
Nancy Gal, Extension Agent IV
UF/IFAS Extension Service Marion County
(352) 671-8400
11/21/2018
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
Is Food Safety on Your Holiday List?
Americans follow all kinds of “nutrition” plans but very few have a plan to prevent foodborne illness. Foodborne illness is caused by consuming food contaminated by certain disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses or parasites) known as pathogens
12/01/2018
Water & Energy Topics – Sealing Air Leakage
Cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs
Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs. Caulking and weatherstripping are two simple and effective air-sealing techniques that offer quick returns on investment, often one year or less
12/01/2018
November is National Diabetes Month
The UF/IFAS Extension in Marion County is educating Florida residents on how they can live healthy lives after being diagnosed with diabetes.
For information on upcoming diabetes program dates, call:
Nancy Gal, Extension Agent IV
UF/IFAS Extension Service Marion County
(352) 671-8400
11/21/2018
Don’t Forget the Other End of the Greens – Beets
While people are exploring ways to eat more greens, many are overlooking the beet; the root vegetable attached to the leaves. Beets are a great way to expand your vegetable choices and get the bonus of two vegetables in one
11/15/2018
