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
They Are Healthy For a Reason
It’s no secret, fruits and vegetables provide many health benefits. Research has shown that people who consume a diet plentiful in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy meal plan are likely to have reduced risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancers
08/15/2018
Keep Your Eye on Potatoes
Potatoes are one of America’s most popular vegetables. Whether baked, boiled, microwaved, steamed or fried, they are a favorite complement to most any meal
09/15/2018
What's Going on Near You
Sharing Wisdom: Matters of Health & Wealth
Sharing Wisdom:
Matters of Health & Wealth
An educational series that promises to put facts in your head and a smile on your face!
Day: Mondays - 1:30 - 3:00.
09/07/2018
Hurricanes and Mosquitoes
While the official hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through the end of November, hurricanes and tropical storms are most likely to develop when the waters of the Atlantic Ocean are warmest, typically in August and September. Given central Florida’s propensity for rain during the summer months, quite often by the time hurricane rains arrive soils are already saturated
08/14/2018
Sanjay Shukla and UF/IFAS Extension Innovation
Innovation has long been a value embedded in UF/IFAS Extension programming. From our first days over a century ago to what we are delivering today, Extension faculty have been committed to using technology and innovation in the delivery of educational programs
06/25/2018
Look Beyond Green and Orange for More Great Eats
Cauliflower is not new on the produce scene, yet it still has not made the top of the list for favorite vegetables. This is a shame considering it is an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium and a good source of folate
09/01/2018
Safety Tips for School Gardens
It’s that time of year again… School is in and many schools around the state have begun implementing school garden programs to promote healthy living in students’ and families’ lives. School garden programs are a great way for students to learn essential life skills such as using scientific methods, managing resources, taking community action and acquiring new knowledge in understanding where our food comes from
08/28/2018
Hurricanes and Mosquitoes
While the official hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through the end of November, hurricanes and tropical storms are most likely to develop when the waters of the Atlantic Ocean are warmest, typically in August and September. Given central Florida’s propensity for rain during the summer months, quite often by the time hurricane rains arrive soils are already saturated
08/14/2018
Key Information About Home Health Care and Medicare
Home health care is in-home care given for an illness or injury. When injuries or illness interrupt our lives, worries compound
08/01/2018
