UF/IFAS Extension
Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County is located in South Central Florida. Okeechobee is home to a diverse group of agriculture industries. Okeechobee's populations has a large seasonal fluctuation. Lake Okeechobee fishing attracts visitors from around the state and country.
Contact
jdorriety@co.okeechobee.fl.us
(863) 763-6469
458 US Hwy 98 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Florida Agricultural Policy Conference to focus on Farm Bill and crops
Agricultural policy such as the Farm Bill pending before Congress, commodity outlooks and environmental management issues will lead the topics for the eighth annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference on March 2 at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center or via Zoom.
Registration for the event can be found
02/08/2023
How Inflation Hurts our Budget
What most people know about inflation is that it makes things more expensive. A simple definition of inflation is that it’s the increase in the cost of goods and services over a time period in an economy
02/08/2023
For Valentine’s Day, Invest in Being Better Together
Valentine’s Day is near and love is the air. For many, February 14th is the one day we set aside to celebrate love and the relationships in our lives
02/06/2023
Financial Review for the New Year
With hope springing into the New Year, now is a good time to review our financial situation for the upcoming year.
First, is our emergency fund big enough?
Many of us have had to use some or all of our emergency fund during the uncertainty of the last year or so, so now is a good time to ensure we are prepared or at least building that reserve fund for emergencies
02/08/2023
Achieving Health with Fiber
It’s not anything new, we know we should have it as part of our daily eating pattern, but why? Fiber can keep our digestion on track, contribute to heart health, help us achieve a healthy weight, and prevent and manage many chronic diseases. Fiber can be found in fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and whole grains
02/08/2023
For Valentine’s Day, Invest in Being Better Together
Valentine’s Day is near and love is the air. For many, February 14th is the one day we set aside to celebrate love and the relationships in our lives
02/06/2023
Reducing Risks of Homelessness for Former Foster Care Youth
Life is a series of expectations, milestones, and numbers. It can be quite the balancing act, even in stable circumstances
02/06/2023
