UF/IFAS Extension
Monroe County
The Monroe County Extension Office is dedicated toward serving Monroe County by providing objective information to individuals, businesses, and agencies for better decision making and by creating programs and services that provide learning opportunities that empower people to improve their lives.
Contact
monroe@ifas.ufl.edu
(305) 292-4501
1100 Simonton St.
Ste. 2-260
Key West, FL 33040
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Zika: OSHA guidelines for outdoor workers
OSHA guidelines for outdoor workers:
OSHA recommends employers train workers on how to protect themselves about the importance of eliminating areas where mosquitoes breed on the work site.
In addition, OSHA suggests employers provide insect repellents and protective clothing and encourage their use
08/18/2016
Transportation Tips for a Better Environment
by Jerry Lieberman, of the Monroe County Climate Change Advisory Committee
We’re all concerned with our fragile Keys environment and the impact of Climate Change, but often struggle what we can do to help. Our transportation choices have a big impact and there are lots of options for individuals as visitors, residents, employees, business owners, parents, etc
09/19/2018
What's Going on in Florida
Personal Finance Webinars
Free, Live, Interactive Online Personal Finance Classes
Webinar: Federal Income Taxes & Your Paycheck
Description: Is the correct amount of federal income taxes being withheld from your paychecks? An IRS representative will demonstrate an online withholding calculator that can be used to calculate the correct amount of federal income tax withholding.
Date: September 19, 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST
Register at
09/17/2018
RoboCalls Are On The Rise
Robocalls – those annoying unsolicited calls to your home phone or your mobile phone where you hear some cryptic recorded message designed to keep you on the line or make you call a number for more information. As someone who is registered on both the federal and Florida Do Not Call List, I don’t expect to get them
08/18/2017
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
Be Junk Mail Free in 10 Minutes
We all receive unwanted mail and according to the EPA the statistics are quite alarming. More than 4 million tons of junk mail is produced yearly
08/20/2018
The Importance of Social Competencies
By Pam Phillippe
Growing up is a lot like learning to play the piano. You need to learn some basic skills and you need someone to teach you those skills
11/20/2017
RoboCalls Are On The Rise
Robocalls – those annoying unsolicited calls to your home phone or your mobile phone where you hear some cryptic recorded message designed to keep you on the line or make you call a number for more information. As someone who is registered on both the federal and Florida Do Not Call List, I don’t expect to get them
08/18/2017
Your Credit Report is Really Free – and Really Important
I saw a meme the other day on social media that seemed to say that someone was glad they were nearly broke because at least they wouldn't be a victim of identify theft. It was all I could do to refrain from commenting with all the reasons why this post wasn't accurate! Although I felt it my duty, I also realize that no one appreciates the various grammar and content 'nazis' found on facebook - best to just keep calm and scroll on
08/10/2017
