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
Tree safety tips
Trees add value to our communities. But our recent windy weather serves as a good reminder that storm season is just around the corner
04/13/2020
Dining Out During COVID
Many people like dining out for the experience (whether it’s for a get together with friends or family, a date night, a celebration, or just wanting a night off from cooking and dishes). And during this time of COVID, many of us want to support our local economies by eating at our favorite local food businesses
07/10/2020
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
Please Don’t Hoard
What is more contagious than the coronavirus? Fear, panic, and paranoia. While it's natural to fear what we don't know, we want to make sure we are reacting in a way that will help us, not hurt us
03/31/2020
Feeling cooped up in quarantine? UF releases new guide to raising backyard chickens
In the early days of the pandemic, as bare grocery store shelves prompted concerns about the food supply, many became interested in producing more of their food at home. Some flocked to local agricultural feed stores in search of baby chicks that would grow up to produce eggs fresh from the backyard
07/09/2020
Protect Yourself From the Heat
Protecting yourself from the sun isn’t the only thing we should be concerned about when being outside. With the Pasco region seeing temperatures in the 90s for the past several days, it’s important to protect yourself from dehydration, which can lead to other serious health issues such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke
06/30/2020
Keep Your Home Organized
Being stuck at home doesn’t have to mean more video games or binge watching TV shows. Instead, make use of this stay-at-home order by keeping your home organized
04/20/2020
Please Don’t Hoard
What is more contagious than the coronavirus? Fear, panic, and paranoia. While it's natural to fear what we don't know, we want to make sure we are reacting in a way that will help us, not hurt us
03/31/2020
Other Options For Some Food Businesses During Outbreak
Pasco County is home to many food entrepreneurs. I get calls all the time asking about ServSafe classes and cottage food questions
03/26/2020
