Extension Administration

Welcome UF/IFAS Extension partners with communities to provide quality, relevant education
and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy.

Sowing Sustainability

Florida rancher Dyllan Furness discusses how UF/IFAS Extension delivers science.

Agribusiness

Agroecology at the 2025 Summer Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting

Florida farmers are increasingly voicing their concern to UF/IFAS Extension about the negative impacts of conventional farming on the environment, including soil degradation, pesticide use, and water quality. As a result, some farmers are exploring agroecology as a viable, sustainable alternative. Agroecology offers a way to rethink farming by working with natural processes and by aligning food production with the health of the environment and Read More

Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Protecting Your Community: Hurricane-Ready Landscape Tips, Rain Season, Tropical Season.

As summer ends, Hillsborough County should prepare for peak hurricane season. Historical data from 1944 to 2020 shows a sharp rise in storm activity after August, peaking through September and October. The graph below highlights this trend, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures now. With a few proactive steps, your HOA can minimize storm damage and speed up recovery. Read More

UF/IFAS Extension Happenings

Welcome

At the University of Florida, Extension is located in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), along with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and is called UF/IFAS Extension. More...

Find a District/Local Office

Our Extension agents are here to help. UF/IFAS has Extension offices in each of Florida's 67 counties, as well as 12 Research and Education Centers (RECs), 5 Research and Demonstration Sites (RDSs), and several other offices located throughout the state. More...

IFAS Office of Human Resources

The office of IFAS Human Resources provides leadership and support for personnel related actions and activities for all units of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. More...

Pathway to Creating Engagement Through Innovation & Excellence

This document is the result of a years-long process of development, and it will continue to evolve over time. With input from citizens, stakeholders, faculty, staff and leaders, Florida Cooperative Extension: Pathway to Creating Engagement Through Innovation & Excellence will guide our efforts for the next five years. More...