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
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
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
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
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
Lynnette Jean Named Family Nutrition Program Associate Director
By Stella Harbilas
Lynnette Jean has been named the new associate director for the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program. She began her official duties July 10, 2020
“My focus in leading the Family Nutrition Program is on leveraging our strengths and expertise with those of our community partners,” said Jean
10/12/2020
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
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
