UF/IFAS Extension
Volusia County
UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County is a partnership between State, Federal and County governments for the purpose of providing scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.
Contact
volusia@ifas.ufl.edu
(386) 822-5778
3100 E. New York Avenue
DeLand, FL 32724
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Get Your Teen a Florida Job! – Wages and Restrictions
Are you a teen looking for a summer job? There are a few legal limitations that you need to be aware of before applying. The Fair Labor Standards Act is the federal law controlling child labor
06/21/2019
Colorful Talavera Planters
Spending a lot of time at home in the outdoors lately due to COVID 19? We all are! And what better time to assess your outdoor surroundings and update it with an added splash of color and interest in your patio and porch pots. Talavera planters are just the perfect additions to your outdoor design
03/24/2020
What's Going on Near You
Here is What’s Trending in Wineries
As the Baby Boomer generation ages, they are drinking less wine due to health reasons. So too, with the Millennial's
07/17/2019
2019 Foliage Trends and Color of the Year
Foliage Trends: Tiki Culture and Rainforest
Tiki culture once again continues to inspire in flowers and foliage trends in 2019 as it did in 2018. This hot style celebrates Monstera – Philodendron leaves in fabric decor, and accessories
07/30/2019
Show of Hands: Extension’s Role in the 2020 U.S. Census
Among the many parts of our lives that are complicated by COVID-19, add the U.S
03/30/2020
Garden Centers with Food Options
Food Pays in UK Garden Centers
In the United Kingdom, garden centers are diversified. Historically, loan institutions in the UK were wary of loaning money to seasonal business operations like plant sales, and Christmas trees
12/02/2019
The Teal Pumpkin Project
October is the month that most of us seek out pumpkins for our festive dishes and decor. Fortunately, there are so many to choose from
10/01/2019
2019 Foliage Trends and Color of the Year
Foliage Trends: Tiki Culture and Rainforest
Tiki culture once again continues to inspire in flowers and foliage trends in 2019 as it did in 2018. This hot style celebrates Monstera – Philodendron leaves in fabric decor, and accessories
07/30/2019
How can Florida Agriculture influence what you buy?
Who do you trust when deciding what to buy? According to the recent ExpertVoice Consumer Trust Panel, when deciding what to buy, only 4% of consumers trust celebrity endorsements and only 7% trust sponsored athletes. When a 500 consumer panel was surveyed, Eighty-three percent indicated that close relationships from friends and family members were trusted the more for recommendations followed by 52% from co-workers
08/24/2018
