UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County
A county, state and federal partnership, we translate research into community initiatives, classes, and volunteer opportunities related to 4-H youth development; agriculture; gardening and landscaping; natural resources; nutrition and healthy living; and sustainability.
Contact
sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu
941.861.9900
6700 Clark Road (Twin Lakes Park, Green Building)
Sarasota, Fla. 34241
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Food safety: Dine outdoors, minus the dangers
Who doesn’t enjoy a summer picnic or barbecue with family and friends? Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy these warm weather events but these events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As our food heats up with summer temperatures, bacteria multiply rapidly
06/19/2019
Food safety: Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot
Keeping food at their proper temperatures is critical in preventing the growth of foodborne bacteria. The key is to never let your picnic food remain in the “Danger Zone
07/17/2019
What's Going on Near You
EVENT: Ramp up to recycle
"Recycle Right" is a new, open-discussion class focused on the issues we face in Sarasota County. The first offering in this free-and-open-to-the-pubic series comes June 26, and focuses on recycling, with waste reduction, recycling, composting, and other topics on tap through the course of 2019
06/03/2019
Food safety: Tips for picnic site preparation
Food safety always begins with proper hand washing, and this includes the outdoor setting. Washing your hands for 20 seconds and drying them on a clean towel or paper towel is the first step in preventing a food borne illness
06/26/2019
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
Food safety: Safe grilling tips
Many times when we think about outdoor eating, we are grilling our foods. And just like cooking indoors, we need to follow guidelines for cooking on the grill to ensure the foods reach the table safely
07/10/2019
Food safety: How to pack and transport food
Keeping your food safe from the time you take your food item out of the refrigerator or freezer until you serve the food item on the table takes some food safety awareness
Let’s take a look at the steps you should follow to keep your food safe.
Keep cold foods cold
07/03/2019
Food safety: Tips for picnic site preparation
Food safety always begins with proper hand washing, and this includes the outdoor setting. Washing your hands for 20 seconds and drying them on a clean towel or paper towel is the first step in preventing a food borne illness
06/26/2019
Save the Date!
- Oct. 12, 2019
14th Annual UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Master Gardener Plant Sale + EdFest
Family-friendly event runs 8 am. to 1 p.m. with thousands of plants for sale, sustainable gardening education and advice, and information on all Extension has to offer you!
Learn more at sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/plantsale or call 941-861-5000. - Nov. 14, 2019
14th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop
Help build a better future, with this one-day event that features expert advice on key sustainability topics
Learn more at www.scgov.net/sustainability or call 941-861-5000.
