UF IFAS Hillsborough Extension

Description

An educational service provided by University of Florida and Hillsborough County that provides information through workshop, publications, and mass media. Hillsborough Extension is a joint venture between the University of Florida and Hillsborough County Government. We offer the world class expertise and resources of UF on a local level. 30+ staff faculty and staff provide county residents and visitors with a host of information and resources. Visit our website at http://hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu to find out more about: 4-H and Youth Development - includes organizing community and school 4-H clubs, leadership training for teens and adults, learning life skills, animal and pet care and more than 50 project areas. Agriculture - includes commercial nursery production ad marketing, fruit and vegetable production and marketing, pesticide training, education for small farm owners, and agribusiness management. Horticulture - includes topics for both residents and professionals like landscape design installation and maintenance, plant selection and placement,sustainable irrigation practices, and sustainable management practices and the popular Master Gardener program. Family and Consumer Topics - including family and parenting, child development, money management, food safety, nutrition education, disaster preparation, and energy conservation. Natural Resource Management - includes, urban forestry, wildlife management, and master naturalist training among others.