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.
Seasonal Shopping
The close of summer is near, but before it ends, we still get to enjoy some of our favorite summer fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes and sweet corn. And then September brings a new season filled with all of our Florida fall favorites!
Shopping seasonally can make your diet more healthy, add variety, and help you spend less at the store
08/28/2019
Warm up for Winter
Winter in Central Florida is here; warm up with some healthy food and beverage choices. Though most days are quite comfortable with day time high temperatures averaging in the 70s, we can still experience a few days of chilly weather and nights accompanied by frost
12/10/2019
What's Going on Near You
Orange County Adopt-A-Tree Program
Trees are so cool! Not only do they provide shade and oxygen but many other benefits as well. From reducing energy use and improving water management to providing wildlife habitats and improved well-being for humans, trees are an important and necessary asset to our lives and communities
10/15/2019
Financial Woes During Life Transitions
As summer comes to an end, families transition into new stages in their lives. Some people are celebrating the birth of their first child, retirement, going back to school, relocating or at a new job
08/23/2019
CALS Graduating Student Profile: Marlena Moore
Marlena Moore always wanted to be a part of agriculture. With an affinity for numbers, majoring in food and resource economics was a perfect fit
12/11/2019
The New Nutrition Facts Label
Eating healthy starts with buying healthy foods. When buying your groceries, you can use the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods to help find the best food choice
10/21/2019
Prevent Falls In Your Home
Is your home a safe haven or a trap for accidents?
An unsecured carpet or cluttered areas in your home can put your loved ones at risk of falling. In addition to physical strain, a fall can also contribute to financial strain
09/27/2019
Financial Woes During Life Transitions
As summer comes to an end, families transition into new stages in their lives. Some people are celebrating the birth of their first child, retirement, going back to school, relocating or at a new job
08/23/2019
Healthy Habits for Kids
Everyone wants kids to develop habits that lead to healthy lifestyles. Unfortunately, statistics show the current trend is toward less healthy children
07/31/2019
