UF/IFAS Extension
Polk County
UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners.
Contact
polk@ifas.ufl.edu
(863) 519-1041
1702 Highway 17 South
Bartow, FL 33830
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Hurricane Prep: Securing Your Boat
Hurricanes are incredibly violent storms that can bring intense winds, heavy rain, floods, a storm surge, landslides, tornadoes, and coastal erosion. These storms are capable of causing incredible damage, and the key to protecting your boat is planning and preparation
03/06/2019
Preparing Your Landscape for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season starts June 1st. You are probably aware of preparations you need to make inside the home, but what do you need to do in your landscape? Survey your property now and look for things that may be an issue such as:
Flooding
Erosion
Wind directions
Tree failure (and the potential impacts to your property)
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05/13/2019
What's Going on Near You
Beeswax Food Wrapper “Make & Take” with Film Screening
In celebration of Microplastics Awareness Month (September), UF/IFAS Extension Polk County's Natural Resources program is excited to announce a new event with DIY Beeswax Food Wrappers!
Join us for a film screening of "Smog of the Sea" and a DIY Beeswax Food Wrapper "Make & Take" project.
Beeswax food wrappers can help reduce your use of plastic by replacing plastic clingwrap for bowl covers, sandwich wrappings, and more
08/20/2018
Canning Under the Cottage Law
Did you know certain foods can be prepared in a home kitchen and sold direct to consumer without needing a certified kitchen?
Learn more about how to produce cottage foods, such as jams and jellies, during the Canning Under the Cottage Food Law class coming up March 1, 2019 at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County office.
We'll review what can and can not be sold under the cottage food law and provide additional info for
01/28/2019
Let’s Walk Florida is Coming to Pasco County!
We all know by now that living a sedentary lifestyle is not healthy. Countless studies show its association with obesity, cancer, and other chronic conditions
07/17/2019
DIY Recycled-Paper Mardi Gras Necklace
Mardi Gras beads and other plastic beaded necklaces are used to celebrate events all over the world. Unfortunately, they can contribute to plastic pollution if they wind up discarded and in the environment
03/05/2019
Polish Sausage Sauerkraut Recipe & Growing Cabbage in Central Florida
This recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser and is greatly welcomed at Master Gardener potlucks. The recipe originally came from my dad’s family, but my mom improved on it!
Into a large pot (or crockpot), put:
1 Polish sausage (or summer sausage), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 can of sauerkraut, rinsed well (Refrigerated sauerkraut may be used; be sure to rinse it!)
1 can of V8 juice (You may substitute tomato juice
02/18/2019
Canning Under the Cottage Law
Did you know certain foods can be prepared in a home kitchen and sold direct to consumer without needing a certified kitchen?
Learn more about how to produce cottage foods, such as jams and jellies, during the Canning Under the Cottage Food Law class coming up March 1, 2019 at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County office.
We'll review what can and can not be sold under the cottage food law and provide additional info for
01/28/2019
Whole grain dinner salad with fresh herbs
Printer-friendly recipe: Grain Salad Recipe
Main Ingredients (prepare the night before):
2 cups cooked whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, wheat or spelt berries)*
1 pound green beans (or broccoli or cauliflower or zucchini)
1 pound (large box) mushrooms
Dressing:
Your favorite salad dressing, or this.
01/08/2019
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