UF/IFAS Extension
Osceola County
UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County is a partnership between the University Of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, The United States Department of Agriculture, and Osceola County Government.
Contact
ci.gonzalez@ufl.edu
(321) 697-3000
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744-6107
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sanitizing Solution: Taking the Extra Step
How do you clean your kitchen when you're done preparing a meal? Do you wipe down the countertop with soap or another cleaner? Do you use store-bought sanitizing wipes or home-made sanitizer? Or do you do both?
When we are at home, we may not think about cleaning beyond wiping down countertops with soap and water. But it's good practice to take it one step further by using sanitizing solution
06/21/2018
What’s In Your Milk? It’s Not What You Might Have Heard
Psst, I have a secret to tell you. Your milk is full of something
02/20/2019
What's Going on Near You
Spring Festival and Plant Sale is around the corner
The Osceola County Master Gardeners have been working really hard to bring our First Spring Festival and Plant Sale to the community. This year we have vendors selling plant, honey, garden products and more
02/15/2019
The FITT Principle
If you are active daily, you may notice that certain activities get easier over time. Maybe you don't breathe as hard as you used to; maybe you can engage in that activity for a longer period of time; maybe you feel less tired
07/13/2018
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
Balance Alone Time with Social Time During the Holidays
The holidays are traditionally seen as a time to get together with family and friends, attend gatherings, and be social. For some, though, the holidays are spent alone
12/13/2018
There’s More Than One Way to Thaw a Turkey
Around this time of year, I usually get questions about how to safely thaw a turkey. It's a big bird
11/15/2018
The FITT Principle
If you are active daily, you may notice that certain activities get easier over time. Maybe you don't breathe as hard as you used to; maybe you can engage in that activity for a longer period of time; maybe you feel less tired
07/13/2018
So You Want to Join a Gym: What You Need to Know
I have a confession to make: I am a gym rat. I was introduced to the gym when I was 13 years old and have made it my second home over the past 20+ years
06/06/2018
