Extension Administration

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Sowing Sustainability

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

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UF/IFAS study: Non-native trees quietly invading our U.S. forests, causing decline in native trees

A new University of Florida study tracking more than 5 million trees over nearly three decades reveals a troubling trend for the future of forests in the United States – the loss of native trees. According to findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers reveal how non-native tree species are gaining ground, gradually Read More

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Create a native landscape: Tips for beginners

April is National Native Plant Month, and a great time to consider adding some of Florida’s wonderful native plants to your landscape. Let us help you create your own living landscape filled with birdsong, butterflies and native bees and more! Read on for tips on gardening and landscaping with native plants: Think about your design Plan for diversity by planting trees, large and small shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers. Do you live in 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...