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
cporter@pascocountyfl.net
(352)-518-0156
36702 County Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525-5198
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10/12/2021
Antioxidants
In Honor of National Nutrition Month, let’s talk about antioxidants. If you’ve ever tried to improve your diet, chances are, you’ve heard of this
03/08/2023
National Ag Day: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow
March 21st is National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the men and women who produce our food, fuel and fiber. Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the theme for this year’s Ag Day is “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow”
03/20/2023
Upcoming ServSafe class in Pasco County
The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam session will be offered again in Pasco County at our Dade City office. ServSafe is the national food safety certification for those working, or planning to work, in the food industry
02/20/2023
Upcoming Water Bath Canning Class Spring 2023
Last year during strawberry season, did you pick a little too many strawberries? Were you looking for ways to cook and bake with them, freeze them, or finding other ways to eat them before they went bad? This year, pick as many strawberries as you want, but make sure to first attend this workshop on canning strawberry preserves so that you’ll have other options for your excess berries again this season! This hands-on class will show you.
02/14/2023
Track old spending habits to ensure a successful 2023
Now that we made it 30 days past Christmas, you likely have received your latest credit card statement(s) with your holiday spending by now. If you are one of the 35% of Americans who took on holiday debt, you be may in financial stress
02/02/2023
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
By Syreeta McDonald, Extension Intern
Carbohydrates, or carbs, are an essential part of our diet. Carbs are broken down into glucose, which is the primary source of energy for our bodies
11/01/2022
