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
ServSafe Class Coming to Dade City March 26th
The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam session will be offered again Pasco County. ServSafe is the national food safety certification for those working in the food industry
03/11/2019
Sustainable Food Systems and the Role of Cattle
With the current world population at 7.7 billion, food production is of major concern and puts increasing pressure on the agriculture community to provide that food
06/07/2019
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
Declutter Your Home
Have you tackled your spring cleaning yet? While most of us think of spring cleaning as doing the more deep cleaning that isn’t normally done during a routine housework, like cleaning the windows and baseboards, there is another important part: decluttering. After all, when your home is cluttered, your mind gets cluttered, and it’s hard to get even basic cleaning done when you feel mentally drained or overwhelmed
04/19/2019
Eight Months Later, Reflecting on Hurricane Michael and UF/IFAS Extension’s Role in Recovery
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As each June brings a new hurricane season, the people of Florida begin to ready themselves for any storm that may target the state’s shorelines
06/13/2019
Upcoming Blood Pressure Series
Have you checked your blood pressure lately? If not, you should! Roughly 46 percent of Americans have high blood pressure, yet many of them don’t even realize it. Even if you’re not sure what your blood pressure reading is, certain risk factors will let you know if you’re more at risk than you thought
05/28/2019
Drinking Water Week
Did you know that there is a week that is dedicated to drinking water? It's through the American Water Works Association, and this year, it is May 5-11. It's not just about recognizing the health benefits of water, but also about the infrastructure of the water system, sanitation, water fluoridation, hygiene, and in any other way water is used in our daily lives
05/06/2019
Declutter Your Home
Have you tackled your spring cleaning yet? While most of us think of spring cleaning as doing the more deep cleaning that isn’t normally done during a routine housework, like cleaning the windows and baseboards, there is another important part: decluttering. After all, when your home is cluttered, your mind gets cluttered, and it’s hard to get even basic cleaning done when you feel mentally drained or overwhelmed
04/19/2019
Be Smart with Your Tax Refund
Money Smart week is March 30th through April 6th. This week is meant to promote personal financial literacy
04/01/2019
