Tag: finances

November is National Entrepreneur Month: Celebrating America’s Enduring Entrepreneurial Spirit

by Britta Kellner
November 1, 2025

From small business owners to innovative startups, shifts in age demographics and the role of women, military, and foreign-born U.S. citizens, the face of  American entrepreneurship continues to evolve. According to the latest Global Entrepreneurship ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Brittakellner, Business, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Finances, Small Business, Sustainability
Cap and gown on top of textbooks.

Investing in Tomorrow: Planning and Saving for Higher Education

by Britta Kellner
September 9, 2025

September is National College Savings Month. The pursuit of higher education, whether through a university, college, technical, or vocational program, typically requires substantial funding. Securing resources to pay for tuition and related ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Brittakellner, College Savings Month, Education, Finances, Personal Finance, Youth
Palm trees in a storm

Prevention Pays! The True Cost of Flying Storm Debris

by Britta Kellner
August 15, 2025

Iconic palms define our tropical Florida landscape, but beautiful palm fronds can become dangerous and even deadly during a storm.  Strong  winds from hurricanes and other storms often turn everyday items like palms and loose branches, patio ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Britta Kellner, Environment, Family Safety, Finances, Hurricane, Storm Debris
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Smart Planning to Weather the Storm

by Britta Kellner
August 6, 2025

Hurricane Season: A Yearly Reality for Brevard and Beyond Living on Florida’s Space Coast means hurricanes, tropical storms, and emergency alerts are a part of life. Preparation is essential—not just for peace of mind, but for the safety ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Emergency, Family Safety, Finances, Health, Hurricane, Preparedness, Tax Free, Weather

Gardening, backyard poultry, money matters and more: Open house reveals what’s on tap at UF/IFAS Extension Duval County

by Megan Winslow
August 5, 2025

What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Duval County Open House. When: Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: UF/IFAS Extension Duval County office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Backyard Chickens, Canning, Duval County Canning Center, Extension Duval County, Finances, Florida 4-H, Gardening, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jacksonville, Megan Winslow, Money Matters, Open House, Program, Programming, Stephanie Toelle, Tracy Akers Williams, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

Mastering Holiday Spending: 7 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Season

by Jenny Rodriguez
December 4, 2024

The holiday season brings joy and celebrations, but it can also lead to unexpected expenses. Without a solid plan, the festivities might end up costing you more than you intended. Here are some tips to help you stay financially savvy while still ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Finances, Financial Management, Financial Strategies, Financial Stress, Holiday Budget, Holiday Spending, Ocextension

Is Financial Stress Making you Anxious?

by Jenny Rodriguez
March 28, 2023

Financial stress can come about from being in debt, low earnings, the expense of raising kids, or even being married to someone who mismanages money. Reducing your financial concerns will allow you to focus on essential areas and relax, knowing ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Budget, Expenses, Finances, Financial Strategies, Financial Stress, Income, Money Manangement, Ocextension, Orange County Fl, Spending Plan, Taking Control Of Your Money
Classes and events at Brevard County Extension

April 2023 Class List

by Morgan Roth
March 24, 2023

Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences this April! Below is our current class list for the month. Brevard County 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction April 1  |  9 am – 1 pm Join Brevard County ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: 4-H, Air Frying, Auction, Business, Business Finances, Bycatch, Bycatch Reduction, Bycatch Reduction Devices, Canning, Car Seats, Child Passenger Saftey, Child Safety, Coastal Systems, Commercial Kitchen, Commercial Landscaping, Cottage Food, County Fair, Crab Traps, Finances, Fitness, Florida Friendly Fishing, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Food Business, Gardening, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Hunter Safety, Hunting License, Jams, Jellies, Pesticide Exam, Pesticide License, Pesticide Workshop, Poultry, Preserving Food, Pressure Canning, Pressure Cooking, Silent Auction, Soil, Soil Health, Soil Improvement, Spring Into Fitness, Urban Farming, Water Bath Canning, Youth Development

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