UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County
The Smith/Lever Act of 1914 established the Cooperative Extension Service (Orange County - February 23, 1914). Since then, numerous Extension professionals have dedicated their lives to help identify county needs and develop results oriented programs to help solve those needs.
Contact
orange@ifas.ufl.edu
(407) 254-9200
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
Hours
Monday - Friday
8a.m. - 5p.m.
Plant Clinic
Monday - Friday
8a.m. - Noon; 1p.m. - 5p.m.
Mark Your Calendars…
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County is kicking off March with two of our biggest events of the year - come out and enjoy the fun!
The Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer Garden Festival & Plant Sale is on Saturday, March 7th from 9am-4pm. It's a FREE fun educational day for the entire family, featuring educational seminars, plant vendors, artisans, "talk plants" with a Master Gardener Volunteer, free soil pH testing, children’s
02/28/2020
Making Meals from your Pantry
The ability to make quick, simple, nutritious meals from your pantry is something that can easily be mastered and only requires a dash of creativity! This becomes easy to do once your pantry has been stocked with the essentials.
Pantry Essentials
When thinking of what to stock your pantry with, think of getting foods from each of the five MyPlate food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy
04/02/2020
What's Going on Near You
Programs, Meetings Postponed or Cancelled — COVID-19
Out of an abundance of caution to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, we have cancelled or postponed many of our classes, workshops and other activities until May 1st. We are still in the process of evaluating our current schedule but we are making efforts to avoid group situations
03/16/2020
March is National Nutrition Month. The theme? Eat Right, Bite by Bite
Happy National Nutrition Month, everybody!
National Nutrition Month is celebrated nationally every March, with a theme set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year's theme "Eat Right, Bite by Bite" encourages us to take small, actionable steps toward eating in a healthier way overall
02/28/2020
Show of Hands: Extension’s Role in the 2020 U.S. Census
Among the many parts of our lives that are complicated by COVID-19, add the U.S
03/30/2020
COVID-19 Blues — Enjoy a Daily Walk — It will be good for you
Has the latest news gotten you confused, angry, upset or bored. Take a walk
03/27/2020
COVID-19 Stress: Maintaining a Healthy Home Environment
Is your family struggling with Coronavirus uncertainties that are causing high levels of stress? Are your kids at home due to mandatory school closures? To reduce stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to start by listening and being empathetic towards each other's needs. According to the Center for Disease Control, "children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them
03/24/2020
March is National Nutrition Month. The theme? Eat Right, Bite by Bite
Happy National Nutrition Month, everybody!
National Nutrition Month is celebrated nationally every March, with a theme set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year's theme "Eat Right, Bite by Bite" encourages us to take small, actionable steps toward eating in a healthier way overall
02/28/2020
Cost of Exercise
Florida is ranked second in costs associated with diabetes at $18.9 billion
02/26/2020
