Send a Child to 4-H summercamp

Help fund a scholarship for one child to attend a week of summer camp More...

Hurricane Prep for Families

Hurricane season is here! Make plans now to protect your loved ones during storms and other disasters. Hurricane Preparation Quiz --- Are you prepared?

Credit Scores & Reports

Tracking your credit scores and reports lets you keep on top of your credit history and any bad credit you may have. More...

Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference July 27, 28 & 29

Educating Enterpreneurs to Strengthen Local Food Systems. The Conference ( at Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744) will be useful and important to small farmers, allied industry representatives, researchers, educators,   More...

Weather Resources

Look here for sources for weather reports and climate information for residents and agricultural producers in Florida. More...

Backyard Flocks

The Orlando City Council approved a pilot program limited to 25 families. Residents of districts 3, 4 and 5 will be able to participate in the program. Learn more about Backyard Flocks...

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

Florida-friendly landscapes are all about using less—less water and fertilizer, which also means less money. More...

Watering Restrictions

How should you prioritize your water use when your area is under watering restrictions? We tell you how. More...

Planning Your Landscape

Water conservation can be especially easy if you design it into your landscape from the start. More...

Reclaimed Water FAQ

Unlike "grey water," recycled water has been treated and has many uses. Learn more through this FAQ. More...

Water for Wildlife

You can help out birds, frogs, butterflies, lizards, and more with a few well-placed sources of fresh, clean water. More...

Urban Irrigation Tool

You've heard us say not to water when it's not needed. Now we give you a tool to figure out exactly when to water. More...

Saving Money

Saving money seems simple, but setting money aside can be difficult in practice. Here are our tips. More...

Get Involved with 4-H

Join a 4-H club, or volunteer with us! Volunteers are the key to providing 4-H programs for youth. More...

Water Your Lawn Wisely

Did you remember to set your irrigation controller to water up twice a week now that we are in Eastern Standard Time? Did you check your irrigation system to see if it needs some adjustment? Are you applying 3/4" - 1" of water per week? More...

Lovebugs

May and September are Lovebug seasons. Learn more about this nuisance insect and what you can do about them. More...

Florida Vegetable Garden Guide

Are you using the best varieties of vegetables that grow well in Florida? Check out this listing on pages 9-11. Also includes the Orange County Warm Season/Cool Season Planting Charts. Get the Guide...

Managing in Tough Times

Follow these guidelines for successful money management during these tough financial times. More...

Energy Efficiency at Home

UF Extension's new statewide energy conservation campaign targets Florida’s current and new residents. More...