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
Guidelines Before the Storm: Hurricane Prep
It is important to be prepared to help ensure your family’s safety while reducing levels of distress. Being prepared—and calm—is crucial in times of emergencies
08/29/2019
Upcoming Canning Class
It's strawberry season. In addition to getting ready to attend the strawberry festival, why not make your own strawberry jam as well? UF/Pasco Extension will be offering its first canning class at the One Stop Shop building (formerly known as Stallings) on making your own strawberry jam
01/17/2020
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
Pumpkin Spice Lattes
In Florida, you can’t tell that it’s fall by watching the local weather report. Instead, you know that it’s fall based on the amount of pumpkin-flavored products found at coffee shops, bakeries, and the grocery stores
09/19/2019
UF Students Compete as Finalists in National Product Development Baking Competition
A team of University of Florida food science and human nutrition graduate students have been selected as one of three college groups to compete as finalists for the nation’s most prominent scholarship competition for students pursuing careers in food technology and science, baking and culinary arts.
The students will compete in the final round of the American Society of Baking (ASBE) Product Development Competition on March 1, 2020 at
01/16/2020
ServSafe Class Coming Soon to Pasco
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, including running your own food business
01/17/2020
Target Heart Rate for Weight Loss
What intensity level are your workouts? Once you get the all-clear from your doctor, make sure you know what intenstiy level of exercise you are doing, as this can help you reach your health goals. Your level is determined by your target heart rate, and then using that number to get an intensity range
10/31/2019
Pumpkin Spice Lattes
In Florida, you can’t tell that it’s fall by watching the local weather report. Instead, you know that it’s fall based on the amount of pumpkin-flavored products found at coffee shops, bakeries, and the grocery stores
09/19/2019
Upcoming ServSafe class in Pasco County
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
09/10/2019
