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
Cool-season Legumes
Cool-season legumes grow during the late fall and spring. During winter the warm-season perennial grasses go dormant making cool-season legume and grasses a helpful source of forage for livestock operations
02/02/2023
Spring Plant Market 2023 in Osceola County
UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Master Gardeners will hold their annual Plant Market on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a
02/03/2023
This Arbor Day, Plant an Investment in a Greener Future
January 20 is Arbor Day in Florida, and this Friday, Extension offices throughout the state will be hosting tree planting workshops and tree giveaways. Florida gets a jump on national arbor day, which isn’t until April, because this is the time of year when young trees are easiest to transplant in our warmer climate
01/18/2023
2023 Market Animal Show and Sale Dates
The Osceola County Fair is everyone’s favorite time of year! The Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show and Osceola County Fair is held February 10-19th. The Osceola County Fair is a great place to come out and support Osceola County 4-H and FFA members who work very hard all year to raise and show their market animals
02/02/2023
Starting Your Florida Farm
In Osceola County, Florida:
Need help with crops, bees, food businesses, agritourism? Contact Jessica Sullivan, 321-697-3040
Need help with livestock, pastures? Contact Brittany Justesen
Find your county's UF IFAS Extension Office.
12/08/2022
Florida Fall Foliage
Bring out the pumpkin spice and apple cider – autumn is here! However, nothing screams autumn more than fall-colored leaves. Despite Florida’s warm climate, there are some trees here that turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall
12/05/2022
The True Snowbirds: How to Support Migrating Birds
Snowbirds of all kinds flock to Florida during the cooler months – both people and birds travel south to escape the harsh northern winter. Florida has many birds that spend the entire year here, but additional birds can be spotted in the fall and winter months
12/05/2022
