UF/IFAS Extension
Pasco County
Extension provides non-biased, research-based information to America's citizens. We are an off-campus branch of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and serve as a bridge between the research labs of the university and the local community.
Contact
greich@pascocountyfl.net
(352)-518-0156
36702 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525-5198
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Eggplant is Growing in Pasco–Make Eggplant Pizza Bites!
Vegetable gardens around Pasco County might be seeing their eggplant come in. At not even 40 calories a cup, zero fat, a good source of fiber, and with potassium, iron, protein, and antioxidants, eggplant has grown in popularity over the years in both home kitchens and restaurant dishes
08/21/2020
Plan Healthy Budget-Friendly Meals
Most people like to save money when grocery shopping. A good way to save time and money is to plan meals for the week
11/06/2020
What's Going on Near You
Dade City Watson Park Community Gardens are Open for Planting!
January 26, 2018 was a great day for the UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office. County Extension Director/Urban Horticulture Agent, Dr
01/26/2018
Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Sometimes we forget that water is an important drink that needs to be consumed everyday. Especially here in Florida where the hot and humid climate causes us to sweat and reach for other drinks that may not be so healthy
09/23/2020
Home-grown lettuce for the holidays
Set it and forget it…until the holidays. UF/IFAS Extension will teach you how to grow greens just in time to serve at your holiday meal
11/18/2020
Eat and Stay Active
Usually when we eat, we think about taste and satisfying hunger pangs. Often we don’t think to eat for our activity level
10/19/2020
Cooking at Home for Healthier Eating
Between the lack of time in the work day and the convenience of ordering prepared foods, some families may find that cooking at home is a challenge. With the ease of picking up or delivery of these foods on a regular basis, health can be affected negatively
10/16/2020
Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Sometimes we forget that water is an important drink that needs to be consumed everyday. Especially here in Florida where the hot and humid climate causes us to sweat and reach for other drinks that may not be so healthy
09/23/2020
Upcoming ServSafe class in Pasco: October 21 2020
The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam session will be offered again Pasco County. ServSafe is the national food safety certification for those working, or planning to work, in the food industry
09/21/2020
