If the thought of eating fruits and vegetables gives you a sour face, you are in the majority. According to a recent poll by the CDC, 90% of Americans are not getting the recommended servings from fruits and vegetables in their diets. Coincidentally, almost… Read More
As managers and stewards of the state’s urban forests we missing an important value of the urban forest, intangible social service. We have a responsibility to not only provide technical assistance in the conservation and restoration of the… Read More
Is Fresh Produce Best? When we decide to start eating a healthy diet, often we start by stocking up on lots of fresh produce. While this is a great way to kick off healthy habits, sometimes we make these… Read More
Fairs can be a great learning opportunity for children and adults alike! While many people think of the rides and cotton candy first, attending a fair is actually a really great opportunity to get familiar with Florida agriculture,… Read More
Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum Dunal) Tropical soda apple (TSA) is a common weed in South America, India, the West Indies, Honduras, and Mexico. The plant is native to Argentina and central Brazil and has been introduced in… Read More
Free tax preparation assistance is available at the Hillsborough County Extension office in Seffner for individuals or families with Adjusted Gross Incomes (AGI) of $66,000 or less. AGI does not include money contributed to tax deductible retirement plans… Read More
The new tax law federal income tax law includes an increase in the standard deduction amount. A tax deduction reduces your taxable income. For example, if your income is $50,000, but you have tax deductions of $5,000, then… Read More
The IRS has confirmed that it will begin processing 2018 tax returns on Jan 28, 2019 and they plan to provide refunds as scheduled. There are a variety of options and resources to make completing your tax return… Read More
Live, Interactive Online Personal Finance Classes University of Florida/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension invites you to attend these educational webinars. All are 12:00pm -1:00pm EST. Cost = Free. Jan 29: Updates on the New Federal Income Tax Law We… Read More
Hillsborough County residents can receive free one-on-one financial education on basic personal finance topics from University of Florida Master Money Mentor volunteers. Mentors can meet at a time and community location that fits an individual’s needs. Residents who… Read More
