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Introducing Florida’s Small Farm Livestock School

by David Campbell
October 30, 2026

Choosing or expanding a livestock enterprise requires more than an interest in animals. Producers should consider infrastructure, nutrition, threats (e.g. pests and diseases), animal health, labor, markets, natural-resource management, production ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Animal Sciences, BAERS, Brevard County, Budgeting, Cattle, CFLAG, Chickens, Columbia County, DeSoto County, Family Youth And Community Sciences, FAMU, Florida Farms, Food And Resource Economics, Forages, Goats, Hardee County, Hernando County, Honey Bees, Horses, Horticultural Sciences Department, Indian River County, Lee County, Marion County, Martin County, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Osceola County, Pasco County, Pasture, Pests And Disease, Polk County, Pond Management, Sarasota County, Sheep, Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UFHoneyBeeLab, Volusia County

Managing Credit Card Debt: Practical Steps and Realistic Options

by Lisa Leslie
June 11, 2026

If your credit card balances aren’t going down— or you’ve fallen behind —you’re not alone. Many households are balancing debt alongside increasing living costs. The steps below can help you evaluate your situation and identify realistic ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Budgeting, Credit Card, Credit Counseling, Debt, Financial Counseling, Financial Management Classes, Money Management

What the New 2026 Tax Brackets Mean — and What You Should Do Now

by Alicia Betancourt
April 20, 2026

As we head into the 2026 tax year, the IRS has rolled out updated tax brackets, deductions, and limits. While these changes may look minor on the surface, they can directly impact how much you keep in your paycheck—and how much you owe when ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Budgeting, Financial Literacy, Income Tax, IRS Changes 2026, Monroe County, Standard Deduction, Tax Brackets 2026, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, UF/IFAS Extension

Budgeting Made Simple: Free Tools to Help You Manage Your Money

by Alicia Betancourt
March 11, 2026

Managing money can feel overwhelming, especially when bills, groceries, and unexpected expenses compete for attention. A budget is one of the most practical tools available to help individuals and families plan ahead, reduce financial stress, ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Budgeting, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Household Budgeting, Money Management, Personal Finance

Plugging Spending Leaks

by Samantha Kennedy
October 6, 2025

When it comes to managing money, most people focus on the big-ticket items: rent or mortgage, car payments, or student loans. But it is often the small, unnoticed expenses – known as spending leaks – that can really make a big impact ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Budgeting, Spending Tips

How Do I Plan Meals? – A Food Budgeting Series

by Josey Keener
September 25, 2025

How Do I Plan Meals? - A Food Budgeting Series – Article 1 Planning meals is a personal process—what works for one person may not work for another. Finding a system that fits your lifestyle, preferences, and budget often takes trial and ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Budgeting, Food Budget, Josey Pearce Keener, Meal Planning, Save Money

An Open Heifer: To Keep or Not To Keep

by Hannah Baker
August 20, 2024

One question that arises every year for cattle producers is what to do with weaned heifers. Should they be retained or sold at weaning? Retaining heifers or buying replacements are both costly ways to build and expand a herd. Therefore, it is ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Beef Cattle Management, Budgeting, Hannah Baker, Heifer Development, Marketing

March 2023 Class List

by Morgan Roth
February 24, 2023

Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this March! Below is our current class list for the month. Limited Structural Pest Control Certification Review & Exam [CANCELLED] March 3 | ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: 4-H, Backyard Chicken, Budgeting, Car Seat Safety, Child Safety, Communication Skills, Day Camp, Dehydrating, Equine, Finances, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Horse, Horse Nutrition, Hunter Safety, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Mayors Fitness Challenge, Personal Finance, Pest Control, Pesticide License, Preserving Foods, Pressure Canning, ServSafe, Spring Into Fitness, Urban Farming, Water Bath Canning, Youth Development

Track old spending habits to ensure a successful 2023

by Shari Bresin
February 2, 2023

Now that we made it 30 days past Christmas, you likely have received your latest credit card statement(s) with your holiday spending by now. If you are one of the 35% of Americans who took on holiday debt, you be may in financial stress. ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Budgeting, Pasco, Spending, Spending Leaks, Tracking

February 2023 Class List

by Morgan Roth
January 23, 2023

Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this February! Below is our current class list for the month. Right of Way Pest Control Certification Review & Exam February 1 | 8 am – 5:00 ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Backyard Chicken, Better Money Habits, Budgeting, Canning, Car Seats, Cheese, Cheese Making, Child Safety, Equine, Finances, Fitness, Fitness Challenge, GIBMP, Horse Trailer, Horses, Hunter Safety, LCLM, Mayors Fitness Challenge, My Brevard Yard, My Brevard Yard Site Visits, Personal Finance, Pest Control, Pesticide License, Poultry, Pressure Canning, Soil Health, Soil Improvement, Spring Into Fitness, Trailer Safety, Urban Farming, Water Bath Canning

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